Interior, America c. 1899 LM189995 Costume Swimdresses. None. Actions Swimming lessons at the turn of the century were assisted with machines like this one which suspended the students from gymnasium ropes. Commentary Compare this technique to another example (SA189301). Source Toni Robin and Roger Angell, "That Loveable Garment, The Bathing Suit," possibly Life, 1948. Purchased flea market, Syracuse, NY, 2003. 1 picture. |
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