Vintage Beach and Swimwear Moments
Join us as we explore these classic beach moments that capture a simpler time, and imagine the scent of salt air, the sound of an old transistor radio, and the feeling of sun-warmed sand.
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At Long Beach
A woman with her beach wear enjoying the day.
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Beach Pajama
In the 1930s, a “beach pajama” was a stylish, loose-fitting women’s wear, designed for comfort and to cover up during the summer and was worn on the beach.
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A Young Swimmer
Swimmer at the beach receiving his trophy.
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Stamie’s Beachwear Jantzen Sign
Stamie’s Beachwear Jantzen in Daytona Beach, Florida, 1990.
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Olympic Swimmers
Swimmers from the 5th Olympic Games, held in Stockholm, Sweden, in 1912.
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Young Swimmers
Japan team holding a trophy cup, 1926.
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At the Swimming Pool
Swimmers training, 1936.
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Beach Wear
Two girls wearing beach wear in front of beach backdrop, around 1902.
Beach Day
Busy beach day at Long beach, around 1915.
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Public Bathing Beach
A postcard of a public bathing beach along Rainbow Strand. Long Beach, California, 1950s
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