History of Swimsuits
By Mary Bellis, About.com
Around 1855, swimsuits consisted of bloomers and black stockings while drawers were added to prevent the problem of exposure.
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- History of Swimsuits - Introduction
- Swimsuits 1855
- Swimsuits Circa 1915 to 1930
- Swimsuits 1922
- Bikini Swimsuit 1946 - Jacques Heim and Louis Reard
- Slimsuit Swimsuit Patent 1990 - Carol Wior
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