9th Ann Bathing Girl Revue Galveston, Texas, 1928 – Antique Photo Print
(Originally scanned by the Library of Congress. Each image is professionally and digitally cleaned of artifacts such as color bars and extra borders prior to printing.)
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This rare historic image captures 9th Ann Bathing Girl Revue Galveston, Texas, 1928 in remarkable detail. The original is held by the Library of Congress, so what you hang is a true record of its time.
Library of Congress record: Third International Pageant of Pulchritude and Ninth Annual Bathing Girl Revue, June 3, 4, 5, 1928, Galveston, Texas
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9th Ann Bathing Girl Revue Galveston, Texas, 1928
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Galveston, Texas, in 1928 was a Gulf port still rebuilding from the 1900 hurricane, which killed thousands and left the island's business district and homes wrecked. The city had since raised its grade and built a massive seawall, and by the late 1920s its economy leaned on shipping through its harbor, cotton and grain exports, and a growing trade in seaside tourism. The ninth annual bathing girl revue belonged to that beach culture, staging swimsuit contests and stage shows that drew visitors to the water's edge. During Prohibition, Galveston also had a reputation along the Gulf Coast for more open entertainment than many Texas towns, which made its summer pageants a popular draw.
| Created / published | 1928 |
|---|---|
| Creator | maurer, joseph m. |
| Notes | Panoramic photograph. |
| Subjects | Panoramic photographs--Texas |
| Source | Library of Congress, Panoramic Photographs |
| Original scan | 5,400 × 900 px · prints to 18 × 3 in at 300 dpi |
| Library of Congress title | Third International Pageant of Pulchritude and Ninth Annual Bathing Girl Revue, June 3, 4, 5, 1928, Galveston, Texas |
| Reference | TX 1928 9th Ann Bathing Girl Revue Galveston |
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