Bathing Collection (page 4)

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

Un Bon Coup de Pied by Nick
A twenties bathing belle in a fetching red swimsuit, energetically kicks a beach ball as she splashes around in the surf. Date: 1927

The Bath Houses - Barranco, Peru. Date: circa 1910s

Public schoolboys at Tidworth Pennings camp
Boys enjoying the camp bath at Tidworth Pennings camp on Salisbury Plain, where four thousand public schoolboys of the Junior Division of the Officers Training Corps were put through their paces by

Flappers (litho)
7148641 Flappers (litho) by Heilemann, Ernst (1870-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Flappers. Illustration from Die Berliner Pflanze (Albert Langen, Munich)

Advertisement for Pears soap depicting a child at bath time (chromolitho)
6030602 Advertisement for Pears soap depicting a child at bath time (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

In the Harem (colour photogravure)
3657076 In the Harem (colour photogravure) by Bredt, Max Ferdinand (1868-1921); Private Collection; (add.info.: In the Harem)

The beach at Juan-les-Pins, 1929
Photograph of the beach at Juan-les-Pins on the French Riviera showing how popular the resort, and the rest of the Cote d Azur, had become during the summer months. Date: 1929

Allegory of Chastity, c. 1330 (fresco)
741526 Allegory of Chastity, c.1330 (fresco) by Giotto (Giotto di Bondone) (c.1266-1337); San Francesco, Lower Church, Assisi

Paddling at Heyst
A group of children in striped bathing costumes paddle happily in the surf at Heyst sur Mer, Belgium. Date: circa 1905

Swainsons Thrush (Catharus ustulatus) taking bath Marion Co. IL

The North Bay Bathing Pool, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Date: circa 1920s

Mellneraggen beach, Memel, Lithuania
Mellneraggen beach, Memel (now Klaipeda), Lithuania, with bathers. Date: circa 1930s

Whittey Bathing Beach - Black & white Row of bathing huts - very crowded beach. Part of Box 145 Boswell Collection - East Coast. Date: circa 1900

The Serpentine Lido
Bathers using the diving board and paddling pool at the Serpentine Lido, Hyde Park, central London, England. Date: early 1930s

Not Every Bathing Dress Spells a Plunge in the River! by Barribal. 1925

Young man wearing bathing trunks, leaning against a concrete wall

Lago di Ledro and Lake Ledro, Ledro, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy

Picture No. 11071698
Children swimming - Lake Tanganyika, Gombe Stream National Park, Tanzania. Date:

Coastguard Station and Promenade, Cromer, North Norfolk. Now the site of the wonderful RNLI Henry Blogg Museum and Rocket House Cafe (I recommend the dressed Cromer crab salad...). Date: circa 1905

Coogee Beach, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Date: circa 1910s

The Bathing of a Red Horse, 1912. Oil on canvas. Kuzma Petrov-Vodkin (1878-1939) Russian painter. Boy Youth Nude Male Riding Bareback Water Horse Power

The Peachcomber by Rick Elmes
A dapper chap in a sharp white suit and cane enjoys the attentions of several young women in bathing suits on a beach. Date: 1927

Caricature of Annette Kellerman - Swimmer and Actress
Annette Marie Sarah Kellerman (18861975) - Australian swimmer, film star, and writer. One of the first women to wear a one-piece bathing costume

Medieval frolics: wine, women and song
An alfresco medieval social gathering, with mixed bathing and music making. Date: c.1430

Bas de Soie by Harold Earnshaw
An elegant girl in a swimming costume chases gracefully after a small terrier dog who has run away with her head scarf on the beach, an essential part of the 1920s swimwear look. Date: 1927

Poster, Don t be afraid of Soap and Water. Showing a little boy welcoming a humanised jug and a bar of soap. Issued by the Health and Cleanliness Council. 20th century

RENOIR: BATHER ON A ROCK. Oil on canvas, 1892, by P. A. Renoir
RENOIR: BATHER ON A ROCK. Oil on canvas, 1892, by P.A. Renoir

CEZANNE: BATHERS, 1892-94. Oil on canvas by Paul Cezanne, 1892-94

Proboscis Monkey JPF 10496 Adult male crossing Kinabatangan River, Riverine forest
JPF-10496 Proboscis / Long-nosed MONKEY - Adult male crossing Kinabatangan River, Riverine forest Borneo (Malaysia - Sabah)

Olive Thrush - bathing in birdbath - East and southern Africa, especially highland areas
ASW-4850 Olive Thrush - bathing in birdbath Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa. Turdus olivaceus East and southern Africa, especially highland areas. Alan J. S

Landlady discovers the lodger in the bath
The Lodger was in the bath. A landlady receives a nasty surprise as she comes across the lodger taking a bath

Bognor Regis - Bathing Huts / Wagons
A wonderful photograph by William Pankhurst Marsh of the horse-drawn bathing Wagons at Bognor. The Royal Pier Hotel can be seen

When the Hot Water Tap Runs Cold
Ingenious invention for improving the level of bath water, especially when hot water runs out, whereby the occupant inflates a large balloon to order to displace water and raise the level

Morocco - Moulay Yacoub, close to Fez
A Sulphur water Spring. Moulay Yacoub, close to Fez, Morocco

Maid Washes Ladys Feet
A maid dries her mistresss feet after washing them

Blonde in Bath 1960S
A blonde model sits in a trendy, but miniscule bubble bath, covering her embarrassment with a sponge whilst taking a phone call

Man in Bath
Just when he starts to enjoy a relaxing bath, a mouse enters the room and tries to steal his towel; luckily theres a bell- pull so he can call the maid and have her remove it

Bathing Machine 1900
A rather formidable looking lady stands on the steps of a bathing machine at Walton-on- the-Naze, Essex, England, probably wondering if its to chilly for a dip in the sea

Striped Bathing Costume
Edwardian bathing beauty in a striped one-piece bathing costume & espadrilles with embroidered linen uppers & ribbon lacing

Bathing / Rowlandson 1803
Glowcocks Bagnio

Woman enjoying the healing water of the blue lagoon, Reykjavik, Iceland, Polar Regions

Sea Otter - grooming in water (Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, Tacoma, WA) B2A5726
TOM-1438 Sea Otter - grooming in water Enhydra lutris (Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, Tacoma, WA) Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Elephants bathing in the river, Pinnewala Elephant Orphanage near Kegalle, Hill Country, Sri Lanka, Asia

Morning religious rituals in the Ganges river, Makar San Kranti, Varanasi (Benares), Uttar Pradesh State, India, Asia

Women Sunbathers 1930S
Three young women sunbathing in bathing caps, holding their faces up to the sun and sitting on wicker chairs

Seaside Fashions 1878
Princess line dresses: one is short & more practical for walking, the other has a stand up collar, lacing down the central back seam, buttoned panels at the sides & a train

Ostend Bathing Machines
The bathing machines pulled out into the water for the benefit of the bathers who nearly all wear striped costumes

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"Bathing: A Timeless Pleasure Unveiled" Indulge in the epitome of luxury and relaxation at Reids Palace Hotel. As the sun sets over Surfers on the beach in Perranporth, Perranzabuloe, Cornwall, immerse yourself in a world where time stands still. The year is 1922, and you find solace by deceiving the invader as to the state of the tide. In Portobello, Edinburgh, Scotland, discover a haven where tranquility meets elegance. Let your worries melt away as you step into a French Bathroom from 1906 - an opulent sanctuary that transports you to another era. Immerse yourself in artistry with CHABAS: SEPTEMBER MORN. Oil on canvas by Paul Chabas from the 20th century. Feel captivated by its ethereal beauty as it captures women bathing amidst nature's embrace. Travel back further in time to witness The Bathing Pool created by Hubert Robert. Lose yourself in this idyllic scene where serenity reigns supreme. Experience pure bliss at Southport's Sea Bathing Pool (Lido) in Lancashire, England. Dive into crystal-clear waters that beckon for rejuvenation and renewal. Relive history with Bathing Machines at Worthing - an ode to Victorian-era sophistication and modesty while enjoying seaside pleasures. Embark on an unforgettable journey aboard Transvaal Castle cruise ship with its poster advertising promises of exotic destinations and unparalleled adventures on vast oceans. Finally, be enchanted by timeless beauty embodied by a Bathing Beauty from 1924 - an icon of grace and allure that transcends eras. Bathing is not merely about cleansing; it is about embracing moments of sheer indulgence for mind, body, and soul. Whether seeking respite or adventure through various epochs or destinations worldwide – let bathing become your gateway to ultimate blissful escape.