Beauty and the Beach
Date1930s
Object numberANMS0460[046]
NameMagazine page
MediumInk on paper
DimensionsOverall: 290 × 210 mm, 4 g
ClassificationsEphemera
Credit LineANMM Collection Gift from Dale O'Sullivan
DescriptionA page from an unidentified magazine titled 'Beauty and the Beach' featuring photographs of actors Gene Raymond and Frances Farmer wearing swimwear. On the reverse side are images of Paramount actors Rene Bennett, Gail Sheridan, Ann Evers, Louise Small, Wilma Francis and Jill Deen at the beach wearing the latest in swimwear fashion. Below is a photograph of Helen Vinson seated wearing a Tahitian patterned swimsuit.
Attached to this page is another magazine extract featuring actor Patricia Ellis wearing four nautical inspired dresses.SignificanceSwim wear was synonymous with Hollywood glamour in the 1930s and Hollywood celebrities were often featured in swim suits for publicity shoots. 'Sailor style' outfits were popular as being both contemporary and yet classic and patriotic.
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