The Victorian Seaside in Photographs
Rose Heichelbech
The ladies with parasols, the fellas in 3 pieces suits, and the the bathers in wool swimsuits make for some wonderful times letting loose at the beach. This was relaxation at its finest in an era when beach activities were quite reserved by today’s standards.
Palm Beach, 1896. Via/ Flickr
Long Island beach, New York, 1900. Via/ Library of Congress
Long Island beach, New York, 1910. Via/ Library of Congress
Long Island beach, New York, 1915. Via/ Library of Congress
Coney Island bathing costumes from 1898. Via/ Library of Congress
Coney Island water chute ride, 1900. Via/ Library of Congress