Towelling Collection

Buxom Blonde in Bikini
Confident, buxom blonde in a white terry towelling strapless bikini, strikes a classic pose for the camera

Training robe worn by Muhammad Ali at the 5th Street Gym, 1964
White terry cloth Everlast robe worn by Muhammad Ali at the 5th Street Gym, a boxing gym in Miami Beach, Florida. Ali became World Heavyweight Boxing Champion the same year

Young Man dries himself off with a towel at Taormina, Sicily, Italy. Date: 1939

A towelling tunic for the beach, complete with a pattern to make it oneself. Date: 1954

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Dear Darlin Mine
The Caption is Dear Darlin Mine - I m feeling fine! The romantic message on the back emphasises the first three words.Cute Kids WW2 Wartime humour Date: 1944

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

Study of a Male Nude Figure (w / c & pencil on paper)
5910385 Study of a Male Nude Figure (w/c & pencil on paper) by Sargent, John Singer (1856-1925); 50.2x35.5 cm; UCL Art Museum, University College London, UK; eUCL Art Museum

White stretch towelling cat suit
Sixties nightwear: a white stretch towelling cat suit trimmed with green, at Neatawear. Date: 1966

Lady Bridget Poulett by Madame Yevonde
Lady Bridget Elizabeth Felicia Henrietta Augusta Poulett (1912-1975), daughter of the 7th Earl Poulett, by Madame Yevonde. She was a popular model with all the leading photographers of the day

Towelling verandah suit for men, 1928
A verandah suit in turkey or terry towelling - the very latest idea at Oxford in 1928, according to the caption, where they were having great success. Date: 1928

Sixties fashion
Sea siren Scoutfits: Dazzlingly striped cat suit in jersey by Jean Varon and pirate-red towelling shorts with white piping and matching vest at Harrods, Simpson, Piccadilly. Date: 1966

Plump baby crying in a garden
A plump baby crying in a garden. Date: circa 1960s

Advert for Debenham & Freebody bathing wear 1937
Pure wool low cut leg swimwear for women, with rope tie around the waist. 1937

People leaning against a breaker on a beach
People on holiday, leaning against a breaker on a pebbly beach. The woman on the left is holding up some food for a little dog. Date: 1930s

Man in bath robe outside bathing hut
A man wrapped from head to foot in a towelling bath robe, sitting on the steps of a bathing hut on a sandy beach. Date: July 1911

Large Seated Nude, 1912 (oil on canvas)
XIR430518 Large Seated Nude, 1912 (oil on canvas) by Renoir, Pierre Auguste (1841-1919); Museu de Arte, Sao Paulo, Brazil; (add.info.: Grand Nu Assis; ); French, out of copyright

Three labrador puppies in a wooden box look sleepily at the camera

Baby in Towelling Nappy
A baby wearing a towelling nappy looks up in astonishment

Pin-Up / Bathrobe & Hay
Self-assured, confident brunette gazes at the viewer as she leans against a haystack with her terry towelling bathrobe falling off her shoulder

Brunette in Boat
Dimple-cheeked brunette model wearing a red & black outfit of strapless, terry towelling sun-top & shorts (or bathing costume) sips orangeade as she sits in a rowing boat

Clover Leaf Beach Robe
A short, sleeveless, step-in, zip fronted beach robe in two colours of terry towelling with a decorative four leaf clover motif

Dark Beach Robe 1960S
A long sleeved terry towelling wrap-over, beach robe with contrasting two colour border detail and tie belt

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"Towelling: A Timeless Essential for Style and Comfort" In the summer of 1954, a buxom blonde in a bikini could be seen drying off with a vibrant towelling tunic at the beach. This unique garment not only provided practicality but also allowed individuals to express their creativity by making it themselves. Fast forward to 1964, and even boxing legend Muhammad Ali recognized the benefits as he sported a training robe at the renowned 5th Street Gym. The thermogram-like patterns on this robe added an extra touch of style to his already impressive presence. Towels have been essential throughout history, as depicted in a captivating photograph from Taormina, Sicily in 1939. Here, a young man dries himself off after taking a refreshing dip in the Mediterranean Sea, and is evident that even back then, towels were indispensable companions for beachgoers seeking comfort and convenience. The versatility extends beyond just regular use; it has found its way into various fashion trends over time. In 1999's film "The Hurricane, " Denzel Washington donned both a robe and trunks made from this absorbent fabric while portraying Rubin Carter. These pieces not only showcased his character's style but also highlighted how they are effortlessly merge functionality with fashion. Even during World War II era hardships, humor prevailed through comic postcards like "Dear Darlin Mine. " Towels featured prominently here too – reminding soldiers stationed far away from home about simple pleasures such as wrapping themselves up in soft towelling after long days on duty. Looking back further into history reveals fascinating glimpses into early beach fashions captured in photographs from 1938. Beachgoers embraced stylish ensembles featuring white stretch towelling cat suits that accentuated their figures while providing ultimate comfort under the sun's rays. Artistic expressions have also celebrated the allure of towel-clad bodies throughout the ages.