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Ocean Bathers At the Beach Resort

Trouville, France
c. 1845 TF184510

Costume
Long skirts and pants, hats.

   Face and hands.

Actions
   After changing into bathing gear, the men and women of all ages head into the waves--some to swim and some hauling their boats into the deeps (1).

Commentary
   Note the row of bathing wagons and beach tents arrayed on the beach.

Source
   Mozin, "Les Cabines de Bains," 1845. Reproduced from Institute Francaise d'Architecture, Trouville, Pierre Mardaga Editions, Rue Saint-Vincent, 12-4020 Liege, Galerie des Princes 2-4, 1000 Brussels, 1989, p. 340. 1 picture.
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