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Everett Adargo Native Diver

Catalina Island, California
c. 1920 PC2020

Costume
   Maillot skirted pantaloon.

   TL. Bare feet.

Actions
   Diver Adargo poses on a wooden cleat, probably on a pier at Catalina Island, hands behind back (1)

Commentary
   Bare legs, but a swimsuit silhouette identical to that of a female is the bathing costume of the male in the early 1920s.

Source
   Postcard, "What we Saw at Catalina--Everett Adargo," The postcard contains a list of marine specimes which may be viewed and lists Adargo's diving record of 3:11 to a depth of 56 feet. Date is estimation. Postcard purchased flea market, Syracuse, NY, 2003. 1 picture.
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