I’m not sure which Brooklyn beach this is—Brighton? Coney Island?
Wherever we are, it’s clear that this tight circle of ladies in their summer frocks and elaborate hats appears to be enjoying the seashore. So is the next group, a coed clique with two men wearing what look like dark hats and suits!
[Bettman-Corbis, 1900]
Tags: Bathing Suits 1900, Brooklyn beach 1900, Brooklyn Seashore 1900, Coney Island Beach Scene 1900, women's bathing suits 19th century
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June 17, 2019 at 2:26 pm |
At the very edge of the right side of the photo there appears to be a boy about 10 – 12 years old, with very short pants or bathing trunks on. SACRE BLEU!! What a scandal,where is his mother?
June 17, 2019 at 6:31 pm |
How beautiful! This looks like Brighton Beach and in the background is the tail end of the giant Brighton Hotel or the bathing pavilion.
https://www.heartofconeyisland.com/brighton-beach-coney-island-history.html
June 18, 2019 at 12:13 am |
Thanks Lady G, great eye
June 18, 2019 at 1:22 am
Thank you! 🙂
June 17, 2019 at 7:47 pm |
Hope it was a Spring like day.