Swimwear Collection (page 9)

A sketch of a lady with an umbrella in the summer sun on a beach in a bathing suit, 1926 Date: 1926

Some ideas for summer beach wear - bathing dresses, wraps and caps, 1926 Date: 1926

A bathing beauty wearing a bathing suit and wrap from Selfridges, London, 1926 Date: 1926

Captain Boytons Voyage from Westminster to Greenwich (engraving)
1611685 Captain Boytons Voyage from Westminster to Greenwich (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Captain Boytons Voyage from Westminster to Greenwich)

Young, muscular man on the beach
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Colour photograph of a family on the beach at Bognor Regis, 1920s. Date: 1920s

The Striped Blazer, (watercolour and pencil on buff paper)
985421 The Striped Blazer, (watercolour and pencil on buff paper) by Demuth, Charles (1883-1935); 28x21.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Striped Blazer. Charles Demuth (1883-1935)

Bathers at Breakwater, (oil on canvas)
985253 Bathers at Breakwater, (oil on canvas) by Potthast, Edward Henry (1857-1927); 61x76.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Bathers at Breakwater. Edward Henry Potthast (1857-1927)

Outdoor Swimming Pool, (oil on canvas)
984948 Outdoor Swimming Pool, (oil on canvas) by Glackens, William James (1870-1938); 45.8x61 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Outdoor Swimming Pool. William James Glackens (1870-1938)

At Treport Beach, c. 1939 (oil on canvas)
1769116 At Treport Beach, c.1939 (oil on canvas) by Luce, Maximilien (1858-1941); 49.2x65.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: At Treport Beach. Maximilien Luce (1858-1941). Oil on canvas

Beach Scene, (oil on panel)
1767326 Beach Scene, (oil on panel) by Potthast, Edward Henry (1857-1927); 31.8x40.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Beach Scene. Edward Henry Potthast (1857-1927). Oil on panel

The Beach, Newport, c. 1919 (oil on panel)
650959 The Beach, Newport, c.1919 (oil on panel) by Bellows, George Wesley (1882-1925); 66x81.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Beach, Newport. George Wesley Bellows (1882-1925)

Annette Kellerman
Annette Marie Sarah Kellerman (1886 - 1975), Australian swimmer, film star, and writer. One of the first women to wear a one-piece bathing costume, causing a minor scandal at the time

Lady Lettice Lygon by Olive Snell
Lady Lettice Cotterell (nÚÑáLygon) (1906-1973), Wife of Sir Richard Charles Geers Cotterell, 5th Bt; daughter of 7th Earl Beauchamp. Lygon family possible inspiration for Waughs Brideshead Revisited

Ponds Cold Cream as sun protection
Advertisement for Ponds Cold Cream, suggesting that, if applied before exposure (to the sun), prevents the skin from becoming dry and burnt. I m not entirely convinced by this claim. Date: 1930

Civilians filling sandbags for air raid shelters 1939
Civilians, including females in bikini tops and a man in a suit, working together to fill sandbags for use in the construction of public air raid shelters. September 1939

Bathers at the rooftop pool of the Piccadilly Hotel
A group of bathers, having taken advantage of the bathing-pool at the Piccadilly Hotel, taking a cooling drink during the heat wave in London in August 1932. Date: 1932

Hot Weather Habits At Major J. B. Paget s
Page from The Tatler with photographs recording a bathing party held at Ibstock Place, Roehampton, home of Major and Mrs J. B. Paget

Water Frolics, the Weir Pool at Pangbourne (litho)
3637808 Water Frolics, the Weir Pool at Pangbourne (litho) by Macbeth, Robert Walker (1848-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Water Frolics, the Weir Pool at Pangbourne)

Ensign Print Wallet for Photographs and negatives - processed by T W Salmon & Son, Photographic Chemists, Norton and Stockton-on-Tees. circa 1920s

Jolly crowd in the sea
A jolly crowd of bathers wave at the camera as they stand in the sea at an unidentified seaside resort. Date: 1920s

The Taverna of the Excelsior Palace, Venice Lido
Luncheon at the Taverna restaurant of the Excelsior Palace Hotel at the fashionable Venice Lido. Diners were encouraged to visit the Taverna in their swimwear or beach pyjamas

Impromptu dance to gramophone at river resort
Impromptu dance to the gramophone at a river resort. Date: 1933

Miss S. T. Phillips playing tennis at the Venice Lido
Keeping cool in the lawn tennis court: Miss S. T. Phillips has a game in her bathing suit. Those staying at the Venice Lido regularly went from beach to tennis court in their bathing suit. Date: 1927

Bar at the Chambre D Amour, Biarritz
Beach bar at the Chambre D Amour, Biarritz. Note the picture of the pelato player behind the bar, the traditional game of the Basque region. Date: 1934

Personalities on the beach -- Hon Mrs Richard Norton, the wife of Lord Grantleys heir. Date: 1930

Personalities beside the pool and on the beach -- Lady Cynthia Mosley by the bathing pool, Cap d Antibes (top) and Cocktail Time

People on Copacabana Beach, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Date: circa 1950

Knitted swim wear 1940
Page from a magazine showing a model wearing a knitted bikini. Date: 1940

Woman in a swimming costume on the beach at the seaside. Date: circa early 1920s

Bright Young Things at the Venice Lido
From left, Alan Parsons, drama critic for the Daily Mail and husband of Viola Tree, Zita Jungman, Mr Robin D Erlanger (formerly Myrtle Farquarson)

The Lido-Laters by Howard K. Elcock
Fashionable society bathing and lying in the sun at the equally fashionable Venice Lido, under the familiar striped cabanna and parasols. Date: 1929

Lunch at Taverna of the Excelsior Palace Hotel, Venice Lido
Impression of the Taverna restaurant, part of the huge Excelsior Palace Hotel on the beach at the Venice Lido. Diners rarely dressed for lunch

Sea Suits for Sunning and Swimming 1931
Clothes for swimming and sunbathings, two leisure preoccupations of the 1930s. The gaily coloured outfit on the left in striped blue and white heavy cotton has braces to the trousers

Beach fashions for women 1930
Model wearing the latest fashionable beach wear. 1930

Advert for Lillywhites beach fashions 1930
A model wearing three styles for beach wear for summer 1930. 1930

Beach fashions, 1938
A variety of beach fashions for 1938 worn by smart society in the smartest holiday resorts. Top left is Miss Jeannette Fuqua at Biarritz in a two-piece

Gibson - different styles in bathing suits - 1900s
Illustration by Charles Dana Gibson showing different styles in bathing suits circa 1907. Date: circa 1907

Womens swimwear 1909
Woman wearing a daring swimming costume for the time, with criss-cross ties to the sides. 1909

Fashionable bathing costume 1911
Woman wearing a soft emerald-green satin decorated with white braid, available from Debenham and Freebody s. Date: 1911

Harold Whitey Packman, deep sea diver, Santa Catalina, USA
Harold Whitey Packman, deep sea diver, Santa Catalina Island, USA, Date: circa 1926

Women paddling in the sea 1906
" Is it fun having the men to teach you to swimming?" " Fun! Why, rather! I ve been taught five times". Date: 1906

Two women bathing in the sea, Normandy, France
Two women (probably mother and daughter) bathing in the sea, Riva Bella, Normandy, France, August 1921. Date: 1921

SWIMWEAR / BELGIUM 1913
Bathing beauties in polka dot headscarves and clinging one- piece bathing costumes take a stroll in the sea. One costume has side lacing on the legs & a deep V -neck. 1913

JANTZEN SWIMWEAR 1930
Two athletic blondes in their Jantzen bathers. A green tank costume with matching cape & a belted costume in 2 shades of blue. Date: 1929

The Trippers, 1933 (pencil and watercolour)
657996 The Trippers, 1933 (pencil and watercolour) by Southall, Joseph Edward (1861-1944); 15x25.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Trippers. Joseph Edward Southall (1861-1944)

The entertainment of the bathing season (Colour Litho)
2777797 The entertainment of the bathing season (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The leisures of the beach season)

Advertisement for DuPont Acele Yarn, 1936 (colour litho)
615503 Advertisement for DuPont Acele Yarn, 1936 (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Hagley Museum & Library, Wilmington, Delaware, USA; (add.info.: E.I)

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"Swimwear through the Decades: A Captivating Journey into Fashion and Fun" Step back in time to July 13th, 1971, as Miss UK contestants sizzle at the sauna baths on Kensington High Street. These confident ladies showcase their stunning swimwear choices, setting trends for generations to come. On board the luxurious Mauretania, a jazz orchestra serenades poolside guests in their stylish swimwear. The harmonious melodies blend with the vibrant colors of swimsuits, creating an atmosphere of pure relaxation and elegance. Intrigue fills the air as a young woman fearlessly balances on a diving board blindfolded. Her poised stance captures both grace and bravery, leaving spectators in awe of her daring act. The sun-kissed shores come alive with excitement during a lively Beach Party. Laughter echoes along sandy beaches as friends gather wearing fashionable swimwear that reflects their unique personalities. Rewind to June 1955 when Joyce Lewis from Isle of Man was crowned Beach Beauty. Her radiant smile illuminates the coastline as she confidently struts her stuff in timeless swimwear that exudes classic charm. Transporting us further back in time is a captivating image of a Navy pin-up girl posing alongside a vintage Corsair aircraft during the 1940s. Her flirtatious gaze and alluring swimsuit embody an era defined by strength and femininity. Fast forward to modern times where even Audi Quattro Germany joins the swimwear scene. Their sleek design seamlessly merges high-performance cars with fashion-forward beach attire, making waves wherever they go. Soho Fair and Carnival kick off with record-breaking participation in its colorful procession. Revelers don eye-catching swimwear creations while celebrating community spirit amidst joyous festivities filled with music, dance, and laughter. Actress Gail Grainger captivates audiences not only on stage but also by showcasing Shirley Hughes' impeccable style from "The Man Most Likely to.