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June 17, 1922. "Washington Advertising Club bathing costume contest at Tidal Basin." Our second look at the stylish entry of Miss Anna Niebel, the "former Follies girl" who took first place. Harris & Ewing glass negative. View full size.
...from here to the first Bikini.
Odd to see a swimsuit photo without Shorpy pinup favorite Miss Iola Swinnerton being represented.
Our award-winning seamstress looks like she fell into a barrel of licorice sticks.
I think this suit won because it covers everything yet conceals nothing.
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