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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
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

Datec 1936
Object numberANMS0446[025]
NameNewspaper clipping
MediumInk on paper
ClassificationsEphemera
Credit LineANMM Collection Gift from Dale O'Sullivan
Image Not Available for Article from the Warrnambool Standard titled Fighting on migrant liner' dated 30 June 1959 regarding MONTSERRAT being declared unseaworthy on arrival at Fremantle after a troublesome voyage from Europe
Article from the Warrnambool Standard titled Fighting on migrant liner' dated 30 June 1959 regarding MONTSERRAT being declared unseaworthy on arrival at Fremantle after a troublesome voyage from Europe
30 June 1959
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 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 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 The Sun article titled 'Govt ban on brassiere costumes- Beach rules Spooner is strict leg and chest for next season'
The Sun article titled 'Govt ban on brassiere costumes- Beach rules Spooner is strict leg and chest for next season'
1935
Image Not Available for Newspaper clipping titled 'The star relaxes' with photograph captioned 'Shirley Ann Richards, star of Cinesound's Tall Timbers, is charming in an up-to-date bathing costume'
Newspaper clipping titled 'The star relaxes' with photograph captioned 'Shirley Ann Richards, star of Cinesound's Tall Timbers, is charming in an up-to-date bathing costume'
4 April 1937
Image Not Available for Photograph captioned 'Ruth Seeley, selected as Miss 1937 Long Beach, California, displays America's latest bathing costume'
Photograph captioned 'Ruth Seeley, selected as Miss 1937 Long Beach, California, displays America's latest bathing costume'
c1930
Image Not Available for Photograph captioned 'They're ok on the Sydney beaches, with the possible exception of Cronulla, but Melbourne authorities are inclined to sponsor the substitution of the 'neck-to-knee' costumes'
Photograph captioned 'They're ok on the Sydney beaches, with the possible exception of Cronulla, but Melbourne authorities are inclined to sponsor the substitution of the 'neck-to-knee' costumes'
c 1936
Image Not Available for Newspaper clipping with photograph captioned 'A touch of tropical Hawaii on St Kilda beach was noticeable yesterday when these three bathers appeared in the latest sea costumes, designed from Hawaiian flowers and colors'
Newspaper clipping with photograph captioned 'A touch of tropical Hawaii on St Kilda beach was noticeable yesterday when these three bathers appeared in the latest sea costumes, designed from Hawaiian flowers and colors'
1936
Image Not Available for Black and white illustration of young woman wearing one-piece swimsuit standing on beach captioned 'That peculiar feeling of insecurity had not been noticeable when she had worn the costume previously'
Black and white illustration of young woman wearing one-piece swimsuit standing on beach captioned 'That peculiar feeling of insecurity had not been noticeable when she had worn the costume previously'
1930s 1930s
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