Beachwear Collection

Graceful Line Of Beach Dancers
Long Beach, California: March 16, 1934. Dancers trained by Lillian Newman staging an outdoor tableux on the beach

Its the minikini. The tiny strapless triangle which is spring-loaded so that it seems to stay up by magic. Student teacher, Jackie Kerr-Moller and her friends, Vera and Kate from Germany and Belgium

Soho Fair and Carnival started to-day with a record entry in the the Carnival procession and the waiters race. (Picture shows) Carnival procession driving through the streets. 11th July 1960

Spandau Ballet, music group, have been in the Bahamas for the last two weeks, recording their next album (True), and taking whatever time allows, to relax and enjoy the local surroundings

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

1917 Bathing Suit Fashion
Hollywood, California: c. 1917. Silent screen actress and Mack Sennett Comedy beauty Vera Stedman poses in the latest beach wear

Daily Mirror Mini Car contest at Blackpool. Models Gaynor and Joan stands beside one of the mini cars. 29th August 1963

Printed matching shorts and shirt outfit, 1956
Gaily patterned Italian shorts and shirt in a multi-coloured cotton from Finnigans. Date: 1956

Just going for a wet (colour litho)
8656828 Just going for a wet (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Just going for a wet. Women sea bathing)

Lucky buoy! (colour litho)
8656786 Lucky buoy! (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lucky buoy! Woman in a bathing costume sitting on a buoy)

1920s-era bathing beauty (b/w photo)
7133810 1920s-era bathing beauty (b/w photo); (add.info.: 1920s-era bathing beauty); GG Vintage Images; UIG.

Woman and her admirers at the beach (colour litho)
8656756 Woman and her admirers at the beach (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman and her admirers at the beach. Postcard, early 20th century)

A labour of love (colour litho)
8656728 A labour of love (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A labour of love. Woman mending a man's swimming costume. Postcard, early 20th century)

David Billington, champion swimmer of the world (b/w photo)
8655977 David Billington, champion swimmer of the world (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: David Billington (1885-1955)

Couple slipping on grease and falling into the water (colour litho)
8656721 Couple slipping on grease and falling into the water (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Couple slipping on grease and falling into the water)

This is more in my line than working (colour litho)
8656702 This is more in my line than working (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

This is the place for life (colour litho)
8656700 This is the place for life (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: This is the place for life)

Men taking photographs of a woman in her swimsuit (colour litho)
8656691 Men taking photographs of a woman in her swimsuit (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Men taking photographs of a woman in her swimsuit)

CWS Crumpsall Swimming Club (b/w photo)
8656046 CWS Crumpsall Swimming Club (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: CWS Crumpsall Swimming Club)

Photographer in the sea taking a photograph of two women having fun in the water in swimsuit. photograph around 1920
IMB4936609 Photographer in the sea taking a photograph of two women having fun in the water in swimsuit. photograph around 1920; (add.info)

Large woman in her bathing costume (colour litho)
8656623 Large woman in her bathing costume (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Large woman in her bathing costume)

It's so jolly to go for a paddle (coloured photo)
8656607 It's so jolly to go for a paddle (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: It's so jolly to go for a paddle. Girl and a parasol)

Having a good time at Skegness (coloured photo)
8656600 Having a good time at Skegness (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Having a good time at Skegness. Women on the beach)

Look what the seaside has done for me! (colour litho)
8656554 Look what the seaside has done for me! (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: "Look what the seaside has done for me)

The funniest sight you've ever seen (colour litho)
8656530 The funniest sight you've ever seen (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The funniest sight you've ever seen)

Shy Suzanne's bath (colour litho)
8656483 Shy Suzanne's bath (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shy Suzanne's bath. Busty woman swimming at the beach)

Women dancing around a man in the sea (colour litho)
8656695 Women dancing around a man in the sea (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Women dancing around a man in the sea)

Letres G and H: patty and lobster, c.1920 (print)
DUV4205946 Letres G and H: patty and lobster, c.1920 (print); 15.5x24.5 cm; (add.info.: image from "The alphabet of Mimi" Illustrations by J. M. Porta. 8 pages.); Photo © Duvallon.

Young girl in a swimming costume and cape (coloured photo)
8656028 Young girl in a swimming costume and cape (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Young girl in a swimming costume and cape)

One of Walter Trier's Crazy People (colour litho)
8646633 One of Walter Trier's Crazy People (colour litho) by Trier, Walter (1890-1951); Private Collection; (add.info)

Women swimming up to a man in a rowing boat (colour litho)
8656694 Women swimming up to a man in a rowing boat (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Women swimming up to a man in a rowing boat)

I need thee every hour (colour litho)
8656588 I need thee every hour (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: "I need thee every hour." Married man looking at a young woman at the beach)

Women running along the beach at Tower Bridge, 1947 (photo)
7340361 Women running along the beach at Tower Bridge, 1947 (photo); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: PA Reuter Photos Ltd Six women running along the beach at Tower Bridge)

Cigarette card of Patricia Ellis, American film actress (b/w photo)
8673082 Cigarette card of Patricia Ellis, American film actress (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Film stars, second series of 54)

Man slipping on grease and falling ito the water (colour litho)
8656723 Man slipping on grease and falling ito the water (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man slipping on grease and falling ito the water)

Man floating in the sea, buoyed up by alcohol (colour litho)
8656722 Man floating in the sea, buoyed up by alcohol (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man floating in the sea, buoyed up by alcohol)

Summer Happening at Harvey Nichols
Shoot for Harvey Nichols - Summer Fashions ('Summer Happening') - swimsuit with bold colourful paisley effect pattern in turquoise and gold Date: circa late 1960s

Summer Happening at Harvey Nichols
Shoot for Harvey Nichols - Summer Fashions ('Summer Happening') - beachwear with floral print - bikini and short mini dress Date: circa late 1960s

Tourists swimming in the sea in France, c.1900 (chromo)
3665467 Tourists swimming in the sea in France, c.1900 (chromo) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); (add.info.: French Leibig card dated circa 1900)

Every girl knows the height of a man's ambition (colour litho)
8656593 Every girl knows the height of a man's ambition (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Every girl knows the height of a man's ambition)

Letter H: lobster, c.1920 (print)
DUV4205958 Letter H: lobster, c.1920 (print); 15.5x24.5 cm; (add.info.: image from "The alphabet of Mimi" Illustrations by J. M. Porta. 8 pages.); Photo © Duvallon.

People playing Mahjong, 1924 (b/w photo)
8626582 People playing Mahjong, 1924 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: People playing a game of Mahjong, 1924)

Bad form at the seaside (colour litho)
8656583 Bad form at the seaside (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bad form at the seaside. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn.

My new bathing costume is rather attractive (colour litho)
8656542 My new bathing costume is rather attractive (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: My new bathing costume is rather attractive)

What is syntax? Goodness, are they going to tax that? (colour litho)
8656537 What is syntax? Goodness, are they going to tax that? (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: "What is syntax)

I have just caught the post (colour litho)
8656824 I have just caught the post (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: "I have just caught the post." Man holding onto a post in the sea)

The diver (colour litho)
8656724 The diver (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The diver. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn.

Wetting oursleves (coloured photo)
8656035 Wetting oursleves (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wetting oursleves. Two women lying in the waves at the beach)

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"Beachwear: Embracing the Graceful Line of Beach Dancers" Soho Fair and Carnival started today with a record entry in the Carnival procession, showcasing vibrant beachwear that captivated onlookers. The Daily Mirror Mini Car contest at Blackpool featured models like Gaynor flaunting their printed matching shorts and shirt outfits, setting new trends for 1956. Looking back to 1917 bathing suit fashion, we see how far we've come. But it was the pretty young lady making a splash with a dive into the sea that truly embodied the carefree spirit of beach days. In 1954, a towelling tunic for the beach emerged as a must-have item complete with patterns to make it oneself. Summer fashion ideas for women included plage suits with lozenge-patterned jerkins and two-piece swimsuits - all designed to turn heads along sandy shores. Illustrating the season's fashions in 1954 were women on a picturesque beach scene, radiating confidence in their cotton summer ensembles. Liz Fraser, an English actress, showcased her impeccable style at Durnsford Road Baths in Bounds Green while Valli Kemp, an Australian actress and model, stole hearts during her photocall promoting the start of 1972. Whether you're embracing vintage vibes or seeking inspiration from contemporary trends, it has always been about expressing individuality under sunny skies. So grab your favorite swimsuit or don your most fashionable cover-up because there's no better time than now to make waves at the shore.