Policeman measuring length of early 1900s bathing suit to determine if the suit is in accordance with 1933 Redondo Beach, Calif. ordinance

Item Overview

Title: Policeman measuring length of early 1900s bathing suit to determine if the suit is in accordance with 1933 Redondo Beach, Calif. ordinance
Photographer: Malmin, John
Date Created: June 24, 1964
Date: 1964-06-24
Publisher: Los Angeles Times
Language: No linguistic content
Collection: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Notes

Caption: PRECAUTIONARY MEASURE-Policeman Chuck Peyton checks to see if the old-fashioned bathing suit worn by actress Myrna Ross complies with 1933 Redondo Beach ordinance banning women's suits that are more than 3 in. above knee. The city attorney warned enforcement may be necessary if topless suits appear on beaches. Male swimmers would also be required to wear more discreet attire.

Physical Description

Extent: 1 photograph
Dimensions: 5 x 5 cm.
Medium: b&w negative

Keywords

Genre: news photographs
Names: Ross, Myrna, 1939-1975
Location: Redondo Beach (Calif.)
Resource type: still image
Subjects: Bathing beaches--Law and legislation--California, Southern
Legal
Ordinances, Municipal--California--Redondo Beach
Lifestyle
Bathing suits--California--Redondo Beach
Bathing beauties
Dress codes--California--Redondo Beach

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Local Identifier: uclalat_1429_b529_224719
ARK: ark:/21198/zz0002smn0
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