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Four prize winners in annual beauty show, Washington Bathing Beach (1922)

Capturing Timeless Beauty: A Look Back at the 1922 Annual Beauty Contest at the Washington Bathing Beach

Step back in time to the 1922 Annual Beauty Contest at the Washington Bathing Beach. Explore the stunning winners and fashion trends of the era.

Bathing Suit Police at the Tidal Basin

The photograph is Washington police officer Bill Norton measuring the distance between the knee and the swimsuit.

June 28, 1923. Washington, D.C. "Girl in bathing suit." National Photo Company Collection glass negative.

The Uncomfortable Heat Wave: The Poor Girl Who Had to Pose for a Photo in 1923 Washington, D.C.

This poor little girl had to pose for a photo in the unbearable heat of 1923 Washington, D.C. She had to hold a doll, a B.F. Keith's sign, and a parasol, while sitting on the sand, and the expression on her face is heartbreaking.

Potomac bathing beach - May 28, 1923 (Shorpy)

Kicking Off Summer in 1923: Potomac Bathing Beach (Shorpy)

Relive Memorial Day weekend 1923 at Potomac Bathing Beach! This amazing photo from Shorpy shows kids in the waters, kicking off summer in style. Click on the image for a closer look.