Swimsuits and Soldiers

By on March 20, 2013 in Vintage

Happy Spring Equinox! Today marks the first official day of Spring (though you’d never know it based on all the snow we’re still getting here in Vermont). To celebrate the coming season, here are some awesome photos from a Spring picnic in 1944.

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original photo series titled “Abalone Picnic” captured by John Florea in April 1944

via Google LIFE archives

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10 Responses to Swimsuits and Soldiers

  1. jelly andrews April 5, 2013 at 5:36 am #

    Oh! It seems a great escapade especially rafting. I am glad you shared these photos. I had a great time looking at them. Thanks for sharing.

    SwimmersChoice.com

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  2. Miss Crayola Creepy March 21, 2013 at 1:45 pm #

    That raft looks fun!!!

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  3. Tasha @ By gum, by golly! March 21, 2013 at 12:34 pm #

    Those are so adorable, I love it!The suits are amazing. And 40s hair in more of a mostly-natural state, I love to see that. :)

    Now if only it would hurry up and get warm!

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  4. Caitlin A. March 21, 2013 at 10:33 am #

    I love all those swimsuits. What awesome photos!

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  5. sallieforrer March 21, 2013 at 9:49 am #

    Happy Spring!! Love those suits – especially the brunette’s!

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  6. Rebecca Wagner March 20, 2013 at 10:34 pm #

    Look at their prefect hair, even at the beach. Jealous:)

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  7. Deborah H March 20, 2013 at 10:02 pm #

    I love those beautiful swimsuits, they are just fantastic! Everyone looks like they are having so much.

    Deborah
    Hellcat Vintage

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  8. Monica Swift March 20, 2013 at 9:53 pm #

    Yes, happy Spring. We shared that same last storm, I think we have more snow on the ground now than at any point during the actual winter. These photos are amazing….what an era!

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  9. cowroad March 20, 2013 at 9:46 pm #

    Oh my, these are just marvelous! ;-)

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  10. Thimble & Cork March 20, 2013 at 9:43 pm #

    What amazing pictures!! These girls look so elegant don’t they? Like they own the world…and they clearly do with those bathing suits!

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