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Chillin': 1925
Submitted by Dave on Sun, 07/05/2009 - 5:51am.
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Washington, D.C. April 29, 1925. "Girls from Keith's at Arlington Beach." Showgirls from the local B.F. Keith vaudeville house taking a dip in nippy weather. National Photo Company Collection glass negative. View full size.
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Submitted by MrMitch on Mon, 07/06/2009 - 9:13pm.
Left to right:
1. Same to ya, Bud!
2. Ain't this fun?
3. I hope this pic makes it big time.
4. Let's get it over with.
5. Yup ... I'm cold. Hope it doesn't show.
6. Any one else think I'm cute?
7. Oh! So embarrassing!
Prymaat's mom
Submitted by spanish boy on Mon, 07/06/2009 - 4:14pm.
The third from the left is an authentic Conehead girl!
Cold Comfort
Submitted by Alypius on Mon, 07/06/2009 - 2:57pm.
I suspect wool was the bathing suit material of choice because, unlike cotton, it tends to retain its insulating power when wet. It's also resilient.
Nevertheless, the insulating power of these suits seems to be insufficient in some regards.
We have a large Roman statue-fountain in our garden that we've named "Nippy" (or perhaps "Nipi") for similar reasons.
Ten Hut!
Submitted by Anonymous Tipster on Sun, 07/05/2009 - 9:06pm.
Yup, the weather is nippy, and they're standing at attention! My personal favourite is the third one from the left. Nice hair.
"Close visual inspection"
Submitted by Anonymous Tipster on Sun, 07/05/2009 - 5:15pm.
What do you mean, Dave? Goose bumps on their arms and legs?
[Something like that. "Nippy" -- such an apt description. - Dave]
Color Them Blue
Submitted by willc on Sun, 07/05/2009 - 4:09pm.
If the weather was as nippy as assumed, these women were real troupers to look so cheery for the camera.
[Nippiness is revealed by close visual inspection. - Dave]
Good news bad news
Submitted by War Eagle on Sun, 07/05/2009 - 2:18pm.
The bad news: I am going to learn colorization! The good news: I am starting with flesh tones on this photo.
Just kidding!
Swimsuit Fabric
Submitted by landtuna on Sun, 07/05/2009 - 2:18pm.
I thought it looked like wool but I can't imagine getting that wet. Wifey thinks it might be gingham. My daughter just laughed.
[Swimsuits back then were generally wool. - Dave]
Far Left
Submitted by Rip on Sun, 07/05/2009 - 11:23am.
" All right, Mr.Keith, I'm ready for my close-up."
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