Plaque made from an illustration advertising Surf Bathing, 1913

Object/Artifact

Alameda Museum & Meyers House and Gardens

Name/Title

Plaque made from an illustration advertising Surf Bathing, 1913

Entry/Object ID

2017.27.1

Description

Acc. No. 17.27.1 Subject Category: Beaches of Alameda Date or Period: 1913 Object: Plaque Description: An illustrated newspaper image pasted on a wooden board with beveled edges. The illustration of a "bathing beauty" in an early-style 1-pc bathing suit with a skirt. The illustration is printed in green, black and gold-colored type. It appears to have an overlay of a protective hand varnished surface. Size: L-20 1/2 x W-16 1/2 inches. History of Object: An illustrated page from the Oakland Tribune dated August 17, 1913. A caption on the image reads: "Surf Bathing in Alameda". Acquired from: Alameda Museum Acquisition Fund. Date: 07/08/17

Interpretative Labels

Label

The sailor suit and sailor dress design expanded to early sea-bathing outfits, such as seen here in an advertisement from 1913.