Name/Title
Douglas Dunes Resort 1983Entry/Object ID
2019.47.01Description
Framed poster advertising the Douglas Dunes Resort. A line drawing shows a man wearing red bathing trunk laying face down on a towel on the beach. The water (with a tint of blue) and dunes are in the background. It is framed with a 2" blue mat and a black 1" plastic frame for a total dimension of 21.25" w. 27.5" h. The poster was signed by Steve Rosselet with the year 1983 and numbered 73/100.Context
The poster is referencing the so-called nude beach that was popular with LGBTQ+ and other summer visitors. The beach was semi-secluded and a popular spot to meet, hang out or rest in the sun. The poster is referring to the pleasures of a day spent on the beach, that was often followed by a night of dancing and socializing at the Douglas Dunes Resort. The beach was north of Oval Beach and is now part of the Saugatuck Harbor Natural Area.Collection
Commercial businesses, 1960 Gay/LGBTQ+ cultureCataloged By
Voss, MaryAcquisition
Accession
2019.47Source or Donor
Gammons, LarryAcquisition Method
DonationNotes
Item previously had a duplicate catalog entry 2018.07.03Made/Created
Artist
Rosselet, Steve ?-?Date made
1983Lexicon
Search Terms
Douglas Dunes Resort PosterDimensions
Dimension Description
without frameHeight
24 inWidth
18 inLocation
Room
Century of Progress ExhibitCondition
Overall Condition
ExcellentRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Rosselet, Steve ?-?, Saugatuck Harbor Natural Area/South Denison Property/Gay/Nude Beach;General Notes
Note
Status: OK
Status By: Mary Voss
Status Date: 2019-12-23Create Date
December 23, 2019Update Date
May 18, 2025
