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Image Not Available for Advertisement captioned 'For your holiday surf this 12/6 backless surf suit - Backless surf suits with full skirts that conform to the new regulations'
Advertisement captioned 'For your holiday surf this 12/6 backless surf suit - Backless surf suits with full skirts that conform to the new regulations'
Image Not Available for Advertisement captioned 'For your holiday surf this 12/6 backless surf suit - Backless surf suits with full skirts that conform to the new regulations'

Advertisement captioned 'For your holiday surf this 12/6 backless surf suit - Backless surf suits with full skirts that conform to the new regulations'

Date1936
Object numberANMS0459[045]
NameNewspaper clipping
MediumInk on paper
ClassificationsEphemera
Credit LineANMM Collection Gift from Dale O'Sullivan
Image Not Available for Advertisement captioned 'For your holiday surf this 12/6 backless surf suit - Backless surf suits with full skirts that conform to the new regulations'
Advertisement captioned 'For your holiday surf this 12/6 backless surf suit - Backless surf suits with full skirts that conform to the new regulations'
1936
Image Not Available for At the time you want them! 9'6 backless surf suits
At the time you want them! 9'6 backless surf suits
1936
Image Not Available for Advertisement captioned 'Men's reliable all wool elastic knit - Men's latest backless swimsuits'
Advertisement captioned 'Men's reliable all wool elastic knit - Men's latest backless swimsuits'
1936
Image Not Available for Advertisement captioned 'Men's quality swimsuits - Very latest backless swimsuits, good weave and splendid fit'
Advertisement captioned 'Men's quality swimsuits - Very latest backless swimsuits, good weave and splendid fit'
1936
Image Not Available for Article titled 'Backless but beautifu'l with photograph captioned 'The latest bathing dress for sun and sea bathing that is worn at Le Touquet by the beautiful holiday-makers at this famous French seaside resort'
Article titled 'Backless but beautifu'l with photograph captioned 'The latest bathing dress for sun and sea bathing that is worn at Le Touquet by the beautiful holiday-makers at this famous French seaside resort'
1930s
Image Not Available for Over rubber bathing suits, Emily Lane and Janice Jaratt find protection for their legs by wearing transparent rubberized silk skirts which may also be worn as a cape to cover a bare back
Over rubber bathing suits, Emily Lane and Janice Jaratt find protection for their legs by wearing transparent rubberized silk skirts which may also be worn as a cape to cover a bare back
c 1938
Image Not Available for Advertisement for Pacific surf suits for sale at David Jones department store, 1936
Advertisement for Pacific surf suits for sale at David Jones department store, 1936
1936
Image Not Available for Advertisement for surf suits at special sale-end savings
Advertisement for surf suits at special sale-end savings
1936
Image Not Available for The Sun article 'A troublesome costume' with photograph captioned 'Backless and troublesome - the Harbourmaster at West Bay, Dorsetshire, objected to this costume and was assaulted by the husband of the woman who wore it
The Sun article 'A troublesome costume' with photograph captioned 'Backless and troublesome - the Harbourmaster at West Bay, Dorsetshire, objected to this costume and was assaulted by the husband of the woman who wore it
c 1936
Image Not Available for Newspaper clipping depicting woman with surf-ski captioned 'Holiday, and Miss June Ashley Wilson, avisitor The big board behind her is a surf-ski
Newspaper clipping depicting woman with surf-ski captioned 'Holiday, and Miss June Ashley Wilson, avisitor The big board behind her is a surf-ski
1930s 1930s
Image Not Available for Newspaper clipping titled 'Suits for the surf'
Newspaper clipping titled 'Suits for the surf'
1930s 1930s
Image Not Available for Meritas Hidden Feature Swim Suits 'It's in the Meritas' with image of Jim Reilly, Australia's surf champion
Meritas Hidden Feature Swim Suits 'It's in the Meritas' with image of Jim Reilly, Australia's surf champion
1936