Photographs of women modelling Jantzen swimsuits and a cartoon by John Rosol, circa 1935-1960

PXE 1201

fonds

1935-1960

Graphic Materials, Photographs, Drawings

914118

15 photographs - 25 x 19.3 cm and 12.2 x 9.9 cm - Silver bromide, black and white
1 drawing reproduction - 29 x 40 cm - cartoon, on board

Jantzen was established in the U.S in 1902, selling swimsuits internationally including in
Australia, releasing Australian designed Jantzen swimwear for over 40 years.
The Bank of New South Wales was the first bank of Australia, established under Governor Macquarie in 1817. The Bank introduced a staff magazine in 1951, which continued until 1968, and focused on providing commentary on contemporary issues of the day.

The photographs were used for an article on women's fashions in the staff magazine of the Bank of NSW, 'The Etruscan', June 1953, Vol.3, No.1, p.36., 'The Way to Modern Dress' by Marjorie Burke, 1953.

1. 6 4 x 5 inch or smaller photographs of various women modeling swimwear on or near the beach. Master prints for publication.

2. 9 8 x 10 inch photographs of various women modeling swimwear on or near the beach. Master prints for publication.

3. Mounted reproduction of a John Rosol(owicz) (US) cartoon addressing the changing nature of swimsuit fashion.

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