Swim Collection (page 7)

Two girls bathing in a stream with a rubber ring

Soldiers in swimwear
British soldiers stationed in India, in swimwear, some with towels, on a beach. Date: C.1914

Advert for J. Roussel swim suits for women 1936
You must look slim and shapely in a swim suit by J. Roussel. In airollasta, a weave of pure elastic wool. 1936

Woman Diver 1929
A trim lady dives from a board into the sea, catching the eyes of two male bathers who look on in admiration. Date: 1929

French WW2 Propaganda postcard - Siegfried Line leaking
French WW2 Propaganda postcard showing the German Defensive Siegfried Line having been attacked and sprung a leak! The fish is wittily asking the bashed-up German soldiers

Young boy admonished for fishin on the Sabbath
Clergyman - " My Boy, do you know its wicked to fish on the Sabbath?" Youngster - " I isn t fishing; I m teachin this ere wurm ter swim." Date: 1895

Manx Cats go for a swim. This card bears the Manx text " Kys ta Shiu?", which translates as " How are you?". Date: 1907

Advert for J. Roussel swim suits for men & women 1935
The new swim suit by Roussel in airollasta Swim suits by Roussel gently control the figure and mould it to slim beauty without the least restriction to the most vigorous movement. 1935

Oh, Mother, may I go out to swim?. Illustration shows Uncle Sam dressed as a woman holding a switch of bound rushes in his left hand

A bare chance. Date 1879. Published by Currier & Ives. A bare chance. Date 1879. Published by Currier & Ives

Learn to swim campaign Classes for all ages forming in all pools. Poster for New York Department of Parks announcing classes forming for swimming lessons

The embankment and Kursaal, (i. e. Cursaal), Ostend, Belgium
The embankment and Kursaal, (i.e. Cursaal), Ostend, Belgium. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

The embankment, west part, Ostend, Belgium. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Blankenberghe, baigneurs. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

The beach and Kursaal, (i. e. Cursaal), Blankenberghe, Belgi
The beach and Kursaal, (i.e. Cursaal), Blankenberghe, Belgium. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

The hotels, Blankenberghe, Belgium. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

The beach at high water, Ostend, Belgium. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

The beach and hotels, Blankenberghe, Belgium. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

The beach and the Kursaal, (i. e. Cursaal), Ostend, Belgium
The beach and the Kursaal, (i.e. Cursaal), Ostend, Belgium. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

What are the Wild Waves Saying by Blam
A couple steal a quick kiss while swimming in the sea. Date: 1927

The beach, Dinard, France. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Beach and casino, Dinard, France. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

The seashore and Kursaal, (i. e. Cursaal), Blankenberghe, Be
The seashore and Kursaal, (i.e. Cursaal), Blankenberghe, Belgium. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

The pier and shore, Blankenberghe, Belgium. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

The beach and the sea, Blankenberghe, Belgium. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Sea Scouts swimming off the side of a dinghy
Sea Scouts swimming off the side of a sailing dinghy. circa 1920s

A fish swimming in a river
A fish swims along a river, lush scenery in the background. 1925

Hastings Baths, Barbados, West Indies Date: circa 1920

Advert for Kestos brassiere 1934
Advert for Kestos lingerie, to be worn under swimwear. 1934

Advert for Jantzen swimming suits 1934

Angry Swan & Hound
An aggressive swan disputes the right of way when an Otter Hound attempts to swim in a river! Date: 1950s

Swimming medal, Nottingham Evening News Big Swim
Swimming medal for the Nottingham Evening News Big Swim. The swim apparently took place in the River Trent -- an outdoor scene is featured

Pin, Olympic Games Cross Channel swim
Pin for the Olympic Games Cross Channel swim. Date: 1928

The Bather - Domergue
" The Bather" Woman in swimwear holding a large parasol sitting on the pier, getting ready to go for a swim

Seychelles Scouts Bathing
The scouts have two sea baths a day. The Scoutmaster in the centre. August Camp, Seychelles. circa 1931

Four Men Swimming
Four young men enjoy a swim in the sea. Date: 1950s

Webb Near Calais (Iln)
Captain Webb just before reaching Calais, where he becomes the first person to swim the English Channel Date: 24 August 1875

Ethel Shipley, long distance champion swimmer
Miss Ethel Shipley, Long Distance Lady Champion swimmer, and First Lady Home in the " Weekly Dispatch" swim through London (15 miles). Date: 1910s

London / Bermondsey / 1813
A south view of London St, Dockhead (Bermondsey). A small child gets ready for a swim. Date: 1813

A cold reprimand
A young lad faces a reprimand from a tall and imposing-looking London Metropolitan Police Officer after deciding that a naked swim in a London lake was the best idea for a sunny summers day!

WWII adaption: barrage balloon / W H Robinson
Adaption of a barrage balloon for peace time requirements, by helping with swimming lessons. Please note: Credit must appear as (c)

Modesty bathing car / W H Robinson
Ideal for those who hold no illusions about their physique, and are reluctant to display it in a bathing suit. Incorporating a collapsible canvas tunnel attached to the back of the car down which

What to wear in the sea
Three sketches showing the latest in summer beach wear, . The womans bathing suit in the middle is described as a most charming and useful gown, with an emphasis on simplicity and light

William Thomas Burgess, Channel swimmer
William Thomas Burgess (right) at Walmer after his successful channel swim, which took place on 5-6 September 1911. He was the second person to swim the channel after Captain Matthew Webb in 1875

Sambo takes a swim
One very hot day Sambo went for a swim Left his clothes on the bank which was foolish of him For a pelican ate them without much ado Said Sambo I m off- or he ll swallow me too!"

Children at Queen Marys Childrens Hospital, Carshalton
Children in the hot water bathing pool at the Queen Marys Childrens Hospital, Carshalton, Surrey. The hospital was opened in 1908 by the Metropolitan Asylums Board

Boys Club swimming circa 1930
A group of boys from a Boys Club take a swim in a river, doubtlessly cold. Most wear one piece costumes

Boys Club swimming 1930
A group of ten boys from a Boys Club take an afternoon swim in a river, doubtlessly cold. All wear one piece costumes. Two boys on the bank look slightly apprehensive

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