I just love this real-photo postcard of two women in their sailor suits on the beach in Newport, Oregon in 1913. There are some interesting details, including the headband, and the bracelet worn above the elbow. There also appears to be a car on the beach. You can see it if you look off in the distance between the two young women. For whatever reason, what thrills me the most is that they are clearly sitting on a classic Pendleton Mills wool blanket. It doesn't get any better than that.
Great photo and I agree totally that it is the details that make these orphaned photos so special.
ReplyDeleteSailor-themed attire...Beach time...
ReplyDelete"I will never let wind give me a bad hair day!"
That's her...blanket statement.
I agree about the details, and also the fact that one woman is looking into the distance and the other one is looking away from the camera, so much better than looking directly into it.
ReplyDeleteIt's funny, but I noticed that blanket right away. Odd to notice such a small detail when the rest of the card is so interesting.
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Weren't there swimsuits designed like sailor suits?
ReplyDeleteWhat A Sweet Picture! I Love The Lass's Headband!
ReplyDeleteThat's about the speed of I want to wear to the beach.......
ReplyDeleteThose were some interesting fashion days at the beach, almost like wearing a burqa... The woman dressed all in white with the big hat on the right of the picture adds another interesting dimension to the scene.
ReplyDeleteBob, you're probably right, although it has to be really hot before you want to step in that cold water...and it very rarely gets hot on the Oregon Coast. So, those bathing suits would have stayed fairly pristine.
ReplyDeleteThat's a great photo. I like their sailor suits, the blanket, and their relaxed poses.
ReplyDeletefabulous photo!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great shot. Wish I knew which Pendelton that is. I bought two used ones at a trading post in Gallup many many years ago. It was a post where the local Navajo came to trade in saddles and such. Wondrous place off the beaten path. And along the Oregon Coast that Pendelton would feel might good.
ReplyDeleteWonderful composition in this photo. Unusual for what I think must be another photo by a travelling or itinerant beach photographer, judging by the fact that it's printed on an AZO postcard. Nice to have a year for this, because David Playle's index only gives a date range of 1904-1918 for this style (4 triangles in the corners, all pointing upwards).
ReplyDeleteThis is a great photo, and I kind of stayed stuck on the beach as well, sort of...my post is all about summer though! These girls had it made in the sun!
ReplyDeleteCharming, utterly charming. Great find!
ReplyDeleteI used to help my Mum make real sailor suits for Naval Cadets, so your picture shot me back in time!
ReplyDeleteI love the hairstyles too. I remember my grandmother telling me she learned to drive on the beach (Ireland).
ReplyDeleteThey say fashion keeps repeating, but I have yet to see a comeback of these sailor's outfit.
ReplyDeleteI love this post card. Sailor outfits where quite in vogue back then. I have old family photos with sailor uniforms. Thanks for visiting my blog and all your nice comments. :)
ReplyDeletewhat fascinates me is the woman with her head down. her hair would be fun to draw. i used to... back in college.
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I love this, it's very "in the moment"
ReplyDeleteNice card. I never understood the dark color for such early seaside suits. Seems like they would heat up too easily, at least on America's summer shores. Why not white?
ReplyDeleteMike, I can only think that they might have shown dirt.
ReplyDeleteOr something else ... you don't see many white swimming outfits, even now, for good reason.
ReplyDeleteHi Christine,
ReplyDeleteAre you eluding to the fact they might be Native Americans? I have a special place in my heart for Native Americans. Love the postard, and have never seen one quite like it. It might amuse you to know, because of you and Triscia at French Kissed, I have started my own collection of vintage postcards!!!
Christine
Swim suits, maybe? Hard to imagine having to swim in something like that though-
ReplyDeleteDas ist ein wirklich tolle photography. Ein kleiner privater Moment wurde perfrkt eingefangen.
ReplyDeleteChristine W.,
ReplyDeleteI don't think these ladies were Native American, but the Pendleton Mills are located here in Oregon - and have been popular for a long time. It's just great to see an early one.
P.S. Have fun with the postcard collecting!
The headband is very practical and the bangle above the elbow seems very modern to me. Lovely picture.
ReplyDeleteI have to tell you I like this one quite well. Its quiet yet somewhat magical, don't you think?
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