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Gift; Mrs. Peter Grant; 1940; (DLC/PP-1940:008).

Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).

In 1860s, a bathing outfit could weigh as much as 20 pounds and cover up as much as the full street dress. Later, lighter-weight version features a knee-length gored skirt that buttons over a one-piece romper, topped off with a jaunty cap appeared. By the end of the 19th-century people were flocking to the oceanside beaches for popular seaside activities such as swimming, surf bathing, and diving. A need for a new style bathing suit that retained modesty but was free enough to allow the young lady to engage in swimming was obvious. By 1910 bathing suits no longer camouflaged the contours of the female body. The yards of fabric used in Victorian bathing skirts and bloomers were reduced to show a little more of the figure and to allow for exposure to the sun.

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bathing beauties devil women drawings color illustrations girls suits vintage illustration cabinet of american illustration oliver herford photo drawing old pictures library of congress public domain comics
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01/01/1910
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Herford, Oliver, 1863-1935, artist
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Bathing Beauties

In 1890s, the clumsy Victorian-style bathing costumes were becoming burdensome.
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Publication may be restricted. For information see "Cabinet of American Illustration," http://www.loc.gov/rr/print/res/111_cai.html

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