Bathing Costumes Collection

Beach bathing machines, 1913
Beach bathing machines with bathers. These huts on wheels were developed in the Victorian era to allow bathers to change and be wheeled down to the sea for private and secluded bathing

Quels affreux galets... 1853. Creator: Honore Daumier
Quels affreux galets... 1853. - Quels affreux galets...impossible de marcher la dessus...ce n'est reellement que sur les bords de la mer que l'on apprecie et que l'on regrette le macadam

Entrez donc dans la mer sans crainte... 1856. Creator: Honore Daumier
Entrez donc dans la mer sans crainte... 1856. Entrez-donc dans la mer sans crainte, Monsieur Potard, vous voyez bien qu'il n'y a pas de danger puisque j'y suis

Westchester Country Club, 1932. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Westchester Country Club, 1932

Westchester Country Club, 1932. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Westchester Country Club, 1932

Unidentified group of people, possibly members of the Jewett family, standing on the...c1911-1942
Unidentified group of people, possibly members of the Jewett family, standing on the beach watching the waves, between 1911 and 1942

Unidentified group of people, possibly members of the Jewett family, at the beach, c1911-1942. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Unidentified group of people, possibly members of the Jewett family, at the beach, between 1911 and 1942

Entrez donc dans la mer sans crainte... 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Entrez donc dans la mer sans crainte... 19th century. Aquatic Sketches - Enter the sea without fear

Group of people at Long Beach, New York. between 1896 and 1942. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Group of people at Long Beach, New York. between 1896 and 1942

Group of people at Long Beach, New York, between 1896 and 1942. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Group of people at Long Beach, New York, between 1896 and 1942

Group of people at Long Beach, New York, between 1896 and 1942. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Group of people at Long Beach, New York, between 1896 and 1942

Arnold Genthe with two women friends in Long Beach, New York, between 1911 and 1942. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Arnold Genthe with two women friends in Long Beach, New York, between 1911 and 1942

Les bains a quatre sous, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Les bains a quatre sous, 19th century. Public baths which cost 4 sous - (overcrowded and dangerous)

Nymphes des bords de la Marne, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Nymphes des bords de la Marne, 19th century. Nymphs bathing in the River Marne. (View taken from near Nogent)

Military Training, 1917 or 1918. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Military Training, 1917 or 1918. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Military Training, 1917 or 1918

Military Training, 1917 or 1918. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Military Training, 1917 or 1918. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Military Training, 1917 or 1918

Daily Mirror Beach Beauty contest at Blackpool. The participants line up on the beach before the competition, Lancashire. 29th August 1963

Young children running in the sea as they enjoy themselves on the beach at Bognor during a hot summers day on the South coast. July 1933

Sun bathing on Lake Tiorati, Camp Christmas Seals, Haverstraw, New York, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
Haverstraw, New York. Interracial activities at Camp Christmas Seals, where children are aided by the Methodist Camp Service. Sun bathing on Lake Tiorati

Rumors should not be spread, Camp Christmas Seals, Haverstraw, New York, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
Haverstraw, New York. Interracial activities at Camp Christmas Seals, where children are aided by the Methodist Camp Service. Rumors should not be spread

Barbara Layne on her vacation at Camp Christmas Seals, Haverstraw, New York, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
Haverstraw, New York. Interracial activities at Camp Christmas Seals, where children are aided by the Methodist Camp Service. Barbara Layne on her vacation

Mrs. Addie C. Cox, director, Camp Christmas Seals, Haverstraw, New York, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
Haverstraw, New York. Interracial activities at Camp Christmas Seals, where children are aided by the Methodist Camp Service. Mrs. Addie C

Recreation at Camp Christmas Seals, Haverstraw, New York, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
Haverstraw, New York. Interracial activities at Camp Christmas Seals, where children are aided by the Methodist Camp Service. Recreation includes swimming, fishing, and boating

The end of a swimming period, Camp Christmas Seals, Haverstraw, New York, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
Haverstraw, New York. Interracial activities at Camp Christmas Seals, where children are aided by the Methodist Camp Service. The end of a swimming period

The Bathers, 1895. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley
The Bathers, 1895. Alternative title: On Dieppe Beach. From The Savoy No. I..It illustrates Arthur Symonss article on Dieppe. Published in " The Best of Beardsley" edited by R. A

Langley Laboratory annual picnic, Buckroe Beach, Hampton, Virginia, USA, July 1, 1929. On the barrel to the left is Ray Sharp

Leapfrogging on Brighton Beach (b / w photo)
729664 Leapfrogging on Brighton Beach (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A woman wearing a bathing costume leapfrogs over a second woman)

Ammeer, Outfits by Gerard Bresser, from Styl, pub. 1922 (pochoir print)
3496750 Ammeer, Outfits by Gerard Bresser, from Styl, pub.1922 (pochoir print) by German School, (20th century); The Stapleton Collection; German, out of copyright

Bathing Costumes, French Style (engraving)
3628647 Bathing Costumes, French Style (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bathing Costumes, French Style)

Ammeer, Outfits by Gerard Bresser, from Styl, pub. 1922 (pochoir print)
3496747 Ammeer, Outfits by Gerard Bresser, from Styl, pub.1922 (pochoir print) by German School, (20th century); The Stapleton Collection; German, out of copyright

Summer by the Sea, the Diving Raft (engraving)
1050860 Summer by the Sea, the Diving Raft (engraving) by Hopkins, Arthur (1848-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Summer by the Sea, the Diving Raft)

Women and children playing leap frog on the beach. Eastney, located in the south east corner of Portsmouth, Hampshire. 12th July 1935 Lensman study. P013683

Miss World 1969. Miss France (foreground) wears an open-fronted costume at todays rehearsal. November 1969 Z11217-003

Miss World 1969. Miss France (foreground) wears an open-fronted costume at todays rehearsal. November 1969 Z11217-002

Miss World 1969. (right) Miss United States, and Miss U. K
Miss World 1969. (right) Miss United States, and Miss U.K. (Left) pictured at the Waldorf today. November 1969 Z11217-004

Miss World 1969. (left to right) Miss South Africa and Miss Austria pictured at the Waldorf today. November 1969 Z11217-005

Miss World 1969. (left to right

Miss World 1969. (right) Miss United States, and Miss U. K
Miss World 1969. (right) Miss United States, and Miss U.K. (Left) pictured at the Waldorf today. November 1969 Z11217-007

Miss World 1969. (left to right - front row) The Misses, Argentine, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cyprus, Czechoslovakia, Denmark, Dominican Republic

Ammeer, Outfits by Gerard Bresser, from Styl, pub. 1922 (pochoir Print)

Children having fun in the sea at Exmouth

Happy scenes at Margate. 4th June 1922

Sir Kingsley Wood, the Postmaster General, opens Finsburys new bath. He is here seen with the Mayor Councillor Henry Kennett. 3 May 1933

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"Bathing Costumes: A Journey Through Time and Joy" Step back in time to 1913, where beach bathing machines were the epitome of seaside luxury. These peculiar contraptions allowed individuals to change into their fashionable bathing costumes discreetly before emerging onto the sandy shores. Fast forward to a bustling Blackpool beach, where the Daily Mirror Beach Beauty contest took place. The participants lined up eagerly, showcasing their stunning bathing costumes as they vied for the coveted title. Meanwhile, at Bognor beach, young children ran joyfully in the sea, relishing every moment of their carefree playtime. Their laughter echoed through the air as they splashed around in their vibrant bathing costumes. In 1943 at Camp Christmas Seals in Haverstraw, New York, sunbathers gathered on Lake Tiorati's shore. Gordon Parks captured this serene scene as people lounged comfortably in their stylish bathing costumes while basking under the warm rays of summer. However, amidst all these moments of relaxation and enjoyment came rumors that should not be spread. At Camp Christmas Seals during that same year, caution was urged against idle gossiping – reminding everyone to focus on creating cherished memories rather than spreading falsehoods. Barbara Layne embraced her vacation at Camp Christmas Seals with delight. In Gordon Parks' photograph from 1943, she radiated happiness while donning her chic bathing costume – a testament to how fashion played an integral role even during leisurely getaways. Mrs. Addie C. Cox stood proudly as director of Camp Christmas Seals; her dedication ensured that visitors had unforgettable experiences by organizing various recreational activities such as swimming sessions adorned with fashionable bathing costumes. Recreation thrived at Camp Christmas Seals. As depicted by Gordon Parks' lens capturing moments from 1943 - people engaged enthusiastically in games and sports while sporting trendy swimwear that reflected both comfort and style.