Bathing is a sport
Enjoyed by great and small
In suits of any sort
Though better none at all
[Anonymous, 19th-century poem]
It was in the early
1800's that people began to flock to the beaches for seaside amusement. With the
introduction of railroads, ocean side beaches became even more popular for sunny
recreations. Along with this new outdoor pastime came the need for a stylish garment for
the privileged lady of fashion. Click to follow the path of the fashionable bathing
suit.
