GRAND RAPIDS, MI -- On a warm, sunny day Reeds Lake in East Grand Rapids is dotted with paddle boards, kayaks and water skiers. Rewind to the late 1800s and you would see hot air balloons floating ...
Woollen swimwear, popular a century ago, might soon make a splash on Australian beaches again. In the 19th century, when natural fibers were the only option, beach-goers donned costumes made of wool ...
Lorinda Cramer receives funding from the Australian Research Council, and as Redmond Barry Fellow for the State Library of Victoria's Fellowships Program 2022. Woollen swimwear, popular a century ago, ...
Do you prefer a one-piece or a string bikini? Swim trunks or a snug Speedo? Whatever you select, your choice isn't made in a vacuum under the florescent lights of a fitting room. History has informed ...
Just in time for bathing suit season, the HistoryMiami Museum is opening a new exhibit that examines the relationship between the evolution of swimwear and the growth of South Florida over the past ...
The sudden advancement in women’s swimwear is thanks to female athletes. Professional women swimmers complained that their suits slowed them down in the water. The streamlined silhouette created less ...
Let's talk about pockets for a second. When I wear a suit, I've got two front pockets and two back pockets on my pants. On my jacket, I've got the two pockets on the side, and there's the breast ...
Girl's wool beige bathing suit worn at camp. Beige knit, maillot-style with narrow shoulder straps; appliqued brown sailboat with white sails, top-front; measures, shoulder to leg openings, 21"; ...
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