Unwarranted intrusion
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Unwarranted intrusion
Forward young man in a striped swim suit eyeing up the young girls as they appear from their bathing machine. Date: circa 1908
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Media ID 14139988
© Mary Evans Picture Library / Peter & Dawn Cope Collection
Bathing Carter Eyeing Forward Intrusion Striped Swim Sydney
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph, titled "Unwarranted Intrusion," captures a moment in time from the early 1900s, circa 1908, at a Sydney beach. The image presents a forward young man in a striped swimsuit, intently eyeing up three young girls as they emerge from their bathing machine. The girls, dressed in modest bathing costumes, seem unaware of the man's gaze, engrossed in their own activities. The photograph offers a glimpse into the past, highlighting the social norms and mores of the time. Bathing machines, which allowed bathers to change and enter the water discreetly, were a common feature of British and Australian beaches during this era. However, the privacy they offered was not always respected, as seen in this image. The forward young man's actions may have been considered unwarranted and inappropriate by today's standards, but it was a different story in the early 1900s. The photograph serves as a reminder of the evolution of social norms and attitudes towards privacy and public behavior. The image, taken by an unknown photographer, is a valuable historical document that captures a moment of intrigue and curiosity. It invites us to reflect on the past and consider how societal expectations and values have changed over time. The photograph is a testament to the power of images to transport us to another era and provoke thought and discussion.
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