Inspired by the muse of the glorious sunny weather, we’ve been reading ‘bathing costume’ stories in The Archive.
Here is a fascinating article, published in 1883, about the evolution of women’s bathing outfits during the Victorian era.
We’ve also included a cartoon from 1935 that passes sage comment on the protean nature of bathing costumes for women across the decades.
Exeter Flying Post – Wednesday 19 September 1883
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http://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000103/18830919/022/0006
Derby Daily Telegraph – Thursday 10 October 1935
Image © Northcliffe Media Limited. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.
http://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000521/19351010/146/0002
2 comments On The Evolution of the Female Bathing Costume – as Reported in 1883
Many thanks I did enjoy reading what the female bather had to waer whilst swimming .
glad I live in this century!!
NG
We’re glad you liked this article, Norma – yes, changed days indeed! Regards, Grant.