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Bertha F. Beasely Wading in the Surf

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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