Five Models Gain Cup at Tidal Bathing Beach Costume Show.
With five models displaying the most modern bathing costumes, Lansburgh & Brother won the prize cup at the first annual style show, held yesterday afternoon at the Tidal bathing beach. The models who represented Lansburgh's -- all local girls -- were Mary Lee, Iola Swinnerton, Thelma Spencer, Hattie Spencer and Julia Cunningham. The suits which they wore were special importations, brought to Washington for exhibition at this show ... -- Washington Post, 6/26/1921Posted by gerardvanderleun at February 8, 2017 5:59 PM
The one in the middle is a boxer and to the right of her is Miss Saggy.
Posted by: ghostsniper at February 8, 2017 7:13 PMId've hit'em.
Posted by: Bradoplata at February 8, 2017 9:11 PMThe one of the far right is wearing heels!
Posted by: Dr. Mabuse at February 9, 2017 6:18 AMOoookey dokey.
Do standards of beauty evolve, or just arbitrarily change?
Posted by: Joel at February 9, 2017 7:32 AMJust love the gal on the far left. She's carrying an umbrella, just in case it rains.
After all, these beautiful bathing suits aren't supposed to get wet!
Posted by: Eskyman at February 9, 2017 11:18 AMThat silver cup was for the winner of the knobbly knees competition.
Posted by: Frank P at February 9, 2017 1:34 PMI'd like to see the winners of the gents' competition.
Posted by: PA Cat at February 9, 2017 6:12 PMWell, yanno....
Posted by: pbird at February 9, 2017 6:58 PMTrannies have been around far longer than I thought!
Posted by: Bill in Tennessee at February 10, 2017 7:46 AMYeah, the boxing boots don't do anything for me, either, but overall, I've seen far worse. The gal on the middleweight contendah's own left could also use a few more rounds in the gym, but hey, I'm not as svelte as I used to be, so it's a wash.
Stupid clothes that are supposedly high-fashion are nothing new. If you're ever in London, stop in at the Victoria & Albert Museum and see their clothing collections from the 17th & 18th Centuries. Among other things, it will become immediately clear why women have been the ones who've kept podiatrists in business over the years.
Posted by: waltj at February 10, 2017 2:08 PMOh NOOOOO Is that Mr. Bill's grandfather being held by the super model on the left?
Posted by: madtntaxpayer at February 10, 2017 7:16 PMStop and consider who organized the competition, the League of Women Voters.
Posted by: james wilson at February 11, 2017 10:48 AMRodney Dangerfield fourth from the left. He looks so young...and in drag.
Posted by: twolaneflash at February 11, 2017 11:04 AM
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