Ocean beach, New England c. 1900 BB0120 Costume White trim and solid color bathing dress shortsleeved bloomered. Bare arms. Actions Bertha wades in the surf (1). Commentary Things to see in this picture: The trim on the bathing dress, the pantaloons down to the ankles, the hemline slightly below the knees, the short sleeves, the high collar. Judging by other pictures in her scrapbook, Bertha probably still has her shoes and hose on. Source Photos from Bertha's scrapbook, date estimated. Bertha F. Beasely, "Family Album," Horizon, November 1958, p. 121. 1 picture. |
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