Her First Dip 1893
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Her First Dip 1893
HER FIRST DIP - a young lady emerges from a bathing machine to face the ordeal of her first immersion in sea water : note the bathing-woman in attendance
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1893 Attendance Bathing Emerges Machines Note Ordeal Sea Side Immersion
EDITORS COMMENTS
Step back in time to 1893 with this print titled "Her First Dip." The image captures a young lady emerging from a bathing machine, ready to face the ordeal of her first immersion in sea water. As she stands on the sandy beach, a bathing-woman is seen in attendance, perhaps offering words of encouragement or guidance.
This historical snapshot transports us to a bygone era when seaside holidays were a popular pastime for those seeking relaxation and rejuvenation. The look of anticipation and trepidation on the young lady's face is palpable, as she prepares to take that momentous plunge into the cool waters of the sea.
The bathing machines lined up along the shore serve as a reminder of how different beach culture was over a century ago. These contraptions provided privacy and modesty for bathers, ensuring they could enjoy their dip without prying eyes.
Mary Evans Picture Library has preserved this piece of history for us to admire and reflect upon. It serves as a window into the past, allowing us to appreciate how far we have come in terms of travel, leisure activities, and societal norms.
Immerse yourself in this evocative scene from 1893 and imagine what it must have been like for that young lady taking her first dip in the sea.
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