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In the bad old summer

In the bad old summer

Date1930s
Object numberANMS0460[038]
NameMagazine page
MediumInk on paper
DimensionsOverall: 290 × 210 mm, 4 g
ClassificationsEphemera
Credit LineANMM Collection Gift from Dale O'Sullivan
DescriptionMagazine page with an article titled 'In the bad old summer'. Further text reads 'Do's and don’ts to keep your complexion and figure lovely when old Sol smiles". Four photographs on the bottom half of the page, with caption "There is nothing the Hollywood gals don't know about care of the skin, hair and figure in summer. Left, Dolores Del Rio and Anita Louise, tennis advocates. Next, the sylph-like Betty Furness and Gladys Swarthout, who says if you want body grace, swim".SignificanceSwim wear was synonymous with Hollywood glamour in the 1930s and Hollywood celebrities were often featured in swim suits for publicity shoots.