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Bathing Beauties Collection

"Bathing Beauties: A Century of Sun, Sand, and Teasing in the United States" Step back in time to 1880s New Jersey's Atlantic City

Background imageBathing Beauties Collection: AD: MOVING PICTURE, 1913. American advertising poster for the Pastime Moving Picture

AD: MOVING PICTURE, 1913. American advertising poster for the Pastime Moving Picture Show on Thomas Edisons kinetoscope. Lithograph, 1913

Background imageBathing Beauties Collection: Teasing, Beaches, Bathing beauties, United States, New Jersey, Atlantic City, 1880

Teasing, Beaches, Bathing beauties, United States, New Jersey, Atlantic City, 1880

Background imageBathing Beauties Collection: Come on in, the waters fine, Beaches, Bathing beauties, 1905

Come on in, the waters fine, Beaches, Bathing beauties, 1905

Background imageBathing Beauties Collection: WOMAN, c1920. A woman holding a megaphone. Photograph, c1920, digitally colored by Granger

WOMAN, c1920. A woman holding a megaphone. Photograph, c1920, digitally colored by Granger, NYC -- All rights reserved

Background imageBathing Beauties Collection: Woman Sun Bathing At The Beach

Woman Sun Bathing At The Beach
United States: c. 1958. A pretty woman on the beach in a one piece bathing suit closes her eyes and soaks in the suns rays

Background imageBathing Beauties Collection: A Man Proposes On The Beach

A Man Proposes On The Beach
Schroon Lake, New York: c. 1958. A young man is on bended knee in front of a striking blonde in a bathing suit at the Schroon Manor beach in the Adirondacks

Background imageBathing Beauties Collection: Six attractive young women in two piece bathing suits sit in a row on modern stools

Six attractive young women in two piece bathing suits sit in a row on modern stools
United States: c. 1952. Six attractive young women in two piece bathing suits sit in a row on modern stools

Background imageBathing Beauties Collection: Nine Women In Bathing Suits

Nine Women In Bathing Suits
United States: c. 1924. Nine bathing beauties pose for a group portrait photograph on the beach

Background imageBathing Beauties Collection: A Measured Beauty Queen

A Measured Beauty Queen
California: 1958. Sonja Landsen shows how she mesuares up for celebrating American Health Month. She was recently voted Miss Silhouette Form

Background imageBathing Beauties Collection: Ship-To-Shore Radio Display

Ship-To-Shore Radio Display
Arlington Heights, Illinois: March, 1973 A young woman in a self-inflating raft holds the latest in ship-to-shore radios at the Midwest Boat Show

Background imageBathing Beauties Collection: A Woman And Her Camera

A Woman And Her Camera
California: c. 1924. A bathing beauty and her new camera

Background imageBathing Beauties Collection: Silent Film Still: Woman

Silent Film Still: Woman

Background imageBathing Beauties Collection: Silent Film Still: Beaches

Silent Film Still: Beaches

Background imageBathing Beauties Collection: SILENT STILL: BATHER. Vera Reynolds, photographed c1915

SILENT STILL: BATHER. Vera Reynolds, photographed c1915

Background imageBathing Beauties Collection: SILENT STILL: BATHERS. Mack Sennetts Bathing Beauties, c1916

SILENT STILL: BATHERS. Mack Sennetts Bathing Beauties, c1916

Background imageBathing Beauties Collection: Silent Film Still: Bathers

Silent Film Still: Bathers

Background imageBathing Beauties Collection: Silent Film Still: Beach

Silent Film Still: Beach

Background imageBathing Beauties Collection: Silent Still: Bathing

Silent Still: Bathing

Background imageBathing Beauties Collection: BATHING BEAUTIES, 1916. Silent film, produced by Mack Sennett (1884-1960)

BATHING BEAUTIES, 1916. Silent film, produced by Mack Sennett (1884-1960), American film producer and director

Background imageBathing Beauties Collection: Film Still: Beach

Film Still: Beach
FILM STILL: BEACH

Background imageBathing Beauties Collection: Silent Still: Bather

Silent Still: Bather

Background imageBathing Beauties Collection: Silent Still: Bathers

Silent Still: Bathers

Background imageBathing Beauties Collection: Silent Still: Beach

Silent Still: Beach
SILENT STILL: BEACH

Background imageBathing Beauties Collection: FASHION: WOMENs SWIMSUIT. Photographed c1940

FASHION: WOMENs SWIMSUIT. Photographed c1940

Background imageBathing Beauties Collection: MYRTLE LIND (1901-1966). American actress, holding a Graflex camera on a beach, c1919

MYRTLE LIND (1901-1966). American actress, holding a Graflex camera on a beach, c1919



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"Bathing Beauties: A Century of Sun, Sand, and Teasing in the United States" Step back in time to 1880s New Jersey's Atlantic City, where the concept of "bathing beauties" first emerged. The Pastime Moving Picture AD from 1913 captures the essence of this era perfectly - a vibrant American advertising poster showcasing these alluring figures. As beaches became popular destinations for leisure and relaxation, bathing beauties took center stage. In 1905, their teasing allure was undeniable as they beckoned everyone with their playful invitation: "Come on in, the waters fine. " These women knew how to make heads turn and hearts skip a beat. Fast forward to the roaring twenties when a woman holding a megaphone symbolized empowerment and confidence. This c1920 photograph showcases her boldness as she commands attention amidst sun-soaked shores. Meanwhile, another woman indulges in some well-deserved sunbathing at the beach - epitomizing carefree bliss under clear blue skies. But it wasn't just about beauty; love found its way onto sandy shores too. Imagine witnessing a man proposing against an idyllic backdrop - capturing hearts forever with his heartfelt gesture. In later years, six attractive young women donning two-piece bathing suits sat gracefully on modern stools while exuding charm that transcended time itself. Their elegance was matched by nine other women confidently flaunting their fashionable bathing suits - proving that style knows no limits when it comes to enjoying beach life. Amidst all this splendor stood measured beauty queens who captivated audiences with their grace and poise during pageants held along coastal towns across America. Technological advancements also played a role in shaping this era's beach culture; ship-to-shore radio displays allowed people to stay connected even while basking under the warm sun or frolicking in refreshing waves. And let's not forget those who captured these moments of joy and beauty.