About This Item

  • Call NumberHOSP_0013
  • TitleB'rrr, water was cold
  • SummaryCaption: "B'rrr, water was cold--In 1870, Grandma slithered over Coney Island sands in nifty, rick-rack and striped cotton dipper on Mrs. Jeanne Friedman, second from left. By 1910, sun-loving gals had arms bared, left, [on] Mrs.Linda Taller. When Mom got franchise after GreatWar, she took dips in daring item, right, on Mrs. Reva Friedman. For Ike inaugural at Miami, Sis will have on realistic job worn by Mrs. Natalie Rosenberg. Event was fashion show and luncheon of Junior League of Beth-El Hospital. Proceeds went to $2,700,000 expansion program."
  • Date1953
  • Formatstill image
  • Physical Description1 photographic print : black & white ; 10 x 8 in.
  • Genregelatin silver printsphotographic printsportraits
  • NoteCropped and retouched. Stamped on verso: date: Jan.16, 1953; "Brooklyn Eagle;" "Llewellyn Ransom." Title from caption on verso.
  • CreatorRansom, Llewellyn
  • Publisher[Brooklyn Eagle]
  • SubjectBathing suits -- New York (State) -- New York ; Fashion shows -- New York (State) -- New York
  • CollectionBrooklyn Daily Eagle photographs
  • PlaceBrooklyn (New York, N.Y.)
  • Cite AsBrooklyn Daily Eagle photographs, Brooklyn Public Library, Center for Brooklyn History
  • RightsCopyright restrictions apply to the use of this work. For more information or to obtain a reproduction of this work, contact the Center for Brooklyn History at Brooklyn Public Library.
  • FolderFolder: Hospitals: Beth-El: 1950--