(Digital Image. Photograph Privately Held By Cynthia Shenette. Photograph and Text, Copyright (c) 2012 Cynthia Shenette) Here is a lovely young lady in her beach costume. I don't know who she is, but I do know she was a friend or relative of my grandmother, Antonina (Bulak) Szerejko. She was probably from Worcester, MA and a member of Worcester's Polish immigrant community. I don't know exactly when the photo was taken, but I suspect about 1918 or 1919 given hints I have from other photos in my collection. Notice the high breakwater in the background. Does that look familiar to any of my New England Geneablogger friends?
If you recognize this bathing beauty or can place the location of photo please let me know. I'd love to hear from you!
I sure bet those stockings were comfortable when wet...
Submitted for the 119th edition of the Carnival of Genealogy.
I have photo envy on this one. I just adore these old period photos. I sure hope you make a connection with someone who can identify the bathing beauty. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteJasia - I hope I make a connection, too! Thank you so much for your comment, and I'm always happy to participate in the COG!
DeleteThose socks really caught my eye! What a wonderful swim outfit your mystery gal had.
ReplyDeleteCarol - Thank you for your comment! The socks really do catch the eye. I think some of those old bathing suits were made out of wool, and maybe the socks, too. I can't imagine either were very pleasant to wear, wet or dry!
DeleteSure wish I could help! I do have to say I love the photo too! I have MA roots, but I have never been there so I can't even help with the break water.
ReplyDeleteJulie - Thank you for your comment! Massachusetts is lovely, especially along the coast. I hope you get to visit some day...
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