Bathing Suits in the 1920's

Bathing Suits of the 1920's

Here for your browsing pleasure is a majestic photo of Col. Sherrell, Supt. of Public Buildings and Grounds, has issued an order that bathing suits at the Washington bathing beach must not be over six inches above the knee .. It was made in 1922.

The illustration documents Bill Norton the bathing beach policeman measuring distance between knee and bathing suit on woman, Washington, D.C.

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Image ID# A3E67920
Ref: loc/National Photo Collection

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This Photograph Comes from the Collection:

• United States History 1900s - 1930s

And is Part of the Following Theme Groups:

• American Life in the 1920s