Bathing Suit Day

Bathing Suit Day

In 1952, the town of Myrtle Beach, SC, decreed "Bathing Suit Day," during which non-compliers would be "arrested" and "jailed."

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All from the Life archives.

Posted By: Paul | Date: Sat Nov 21, 2009 | Comments (1)
Category: Fashion, Parades and Festivals, Regionalism, 1950's

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