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Faux beach (studio), California 1890 C189001 Costume Cole of California medium color wool serge bathing dress shortsleeved bloomered, with a hat tied, black hose, and black shoes. Only the face and arms. Actions This restage models sits in a beach chair in authentic attire (1). Commentary This "bathing house suit" is fashioned of wool serge as are most garments of the time. The skirt is noticeably shorter and tease with bloomers showing. The natural waist is tightly drawn in. Source Courtesy Cole publicity picture, circa 1984, demonstrating a reconstruction of an 1890s swimsuit. Some copy lifted from the Cole caption. 1 picture. |
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