Skimpy Collection (#2)

Cleaner wearing fancy dress. 1966 E25-011

Cleaner wearing fancy dress. 1966 E25-003

Pat Bolton seen here with her pet poodle dog. 1964 E298-004

Pat Bolton seen here with her pet poodle dog. 1964 E298-008

Model Carol Gardener as Eve about to take a bite from the apple. 1960 E421-007

Cleaner wearing fancy dress. 1966 E25-005

Women dressed as She Devil. Model: Pamela Dennis. May 1957 E270

Woman wearing chefs hat holding loaf of bread. 1959 E61-002

Bathing Beauty - Red Cap
Pretty young woman standing up to her calves in the sea, wearing a skimpy white corset- style swimsuit and a red scarf: Miss Red-Cap. Date: circa 1915

Mind the Step, Empire Theatre, Islington, North London, a Frank Rubens production. 1910s

Past and Presnt Fashions - The difference
Past and Present Fashions: Past Fashion - Covered everything and touched nothing; Present Fashion - Touches everything and covers nothing ! Date: circa 1910

The Cult of Nudity - sunbathing fashions, 1930s
Page from The Sphere reporting on the growing vogue for sunbathing fashions, particularly backless swimsuits - a style that began at the fashionable French resorts of the Riviera

Vignette design, Mexican women in their underwear. Date: circa 1910s

Estelle Lingerie Glamour Wear - Back to the Cave... as shapely as Eve. 1971

Sheer stockings packaging design by David Wright
Packaging for Glamour Girl sheer stockings from the Sherwood Knitwear Company, Burbage, Leicestershire, designed by pin-up artist David Wright

Young girl in underwear poses by the river
A pretty young girl tiptoes along the riverbank wearing only the briefest of undergarments! Date: circa 1904

Advertisement for Felco chain block. 1938

Advertisement for Felco bearing block. 1949

Advertisement for Felco equalising and adjuster sling. 1947

Estelle Lingerie Glamour Wear - Pantie Extravaganza! 1971

Young woman in a blue bikini, West Country
Young woman in a blue bikini, standing in the surf, West Country. Date: circa 1980s

Italian lady in skimpy see-through nightgown
Italian lady posing in a rather skimpy and decidely see-through nightgown, with pale blue stockinggs and balck high-heeled shoes. Date: circa 1910s

CM10 6355 Richard Wilson, Squire 1500 SC, Skimpy
Richard Wilson, Squire 1500 SC, Skimpy, UD 6784, Brooklands Trophy, Goodwood Revival 2015, 2015, Brooklands Trophy, Chris McEvoy, circuit racing, CJM Photography, classic cars, Goodwood

Woman running on a beach, Cornwall. Date: circa 1980s

Couple on a beach, West Country
Couple hugging on a beach, West Country. Date: circa 1980s

Young woman jumping in a grass skirt, West Country
Young woman jumping on a beach in a grass skirt, West Country. Date: circa 1980s

Woman and child on a rock -- one of a series of images taken by Adams for the British Councils postwar Peacetime Britain campaign. circa 1946

I ve only got to put my hat on! by Bevan Petman. circa 1920s

Startling Stories - Sci Fi Mag - Shadow Over Mars
The front cover of Startling Stories magazine, showing a man and a woman (in skimpy gold costume) being attacked by three red ape-like monsters with fearsome teeth

Lya del Velez and Mr Brookes costumes for Chelsea Arts Ball
Mlle. Lya del Velez, the well-known dancer and her partner, Mr Brookes, in the costumes they wore at the Chelsea Arts Ball which took place on New Years Eve at the Albert Hall, 1932. Date: 1932

Advertisement for Felco products. 1946

Music cover, O-Kay for Sound, from a London Palladium production by George Black, with words and music by Jimmy Kennedy and Michael Carr. 1936

Couple running on a beach, West Country
Couple running hand in hand on a beach, West Country. circa 1980s

Woman in two poses in Paris Plaisirs
Woman in two poses wearing a skimpy costume in Paris Plaisirs magazine, photos by Sobol. Date: circa 1920s

Young woman in pink bikini, West Country
Young woman in pink bikini, posing with a beach ball on sand dunes, West Country. Date: circa 1980s

Miss Dora Dubey, one of the company appearing in Dollys Revels at the Piccadilly Hotel in London in 1924. The Bystander comments that she is

New Fashions for 1918 by William Heath Robinson, WW1
New Fashions for 1918 - designed to meet the shortage of tweeds. A series of revealing menswear outfits suggested by Heath Robinson during the First World War. Date: 1918

Female singer in concert, Penwith, Cornwall
Unidentified female singer in concert with Meat Loaf at the Penwith Rock Festival, Cornwall. Date: 1983

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"Skimpy: A Journey through Time and Fashion" Step back into the roaring 1920s with a flapper donning a bonnet, exuding an air of rebellion and freedom. Intriguing posters from the Retail industry urge us to "Eat More Fruit for Health and Vitality, " reminding us of the importance of nourishing our bodies. A playful image captures a girl in her underwear riding a large Easter egg, symbolizing the joy and innocence associated with this festive season. Discover that not every bathing dress spells a plunge in the river as women challenge societal norms by embracing more daring swimwear choices. The Print Users Yearbook introduces us to a captivating red-haired woman, leaving us curious about her story within its pages. Enter the world of comedy with an actress from Mack Sennett Comedy Studios, where laughter knows no bounds. Witness the bond between humans and animals as we encounter a woman surrounded by dogs in 1929, showcasing love and companionship beyond words. Rosalba's beauty shines through as she graces us with her presence as a stunning bathing beauty - embodying elegance at its finest. Travel forward to the vibrant 1970s where basketball takes center stage, capturing both athleticism and style in one frame. Anna May Wong captivates audiences in A E Dupont's Piccadilly, breaking barriers for Asian representation on screen during that era. Explore The Cult of Nudity through sunbathing fashions from the 1930s - revealing how society's perception towards nudity has evolved over time. Delve into Mexican culture through vignette design featuring women confidently posing in their underwear - celebrating diversity and body positivity. From bonnets to bikinis, fruit to laughter-filled studios; these images tell stories of fashion revolutions, cultural shifts, individual expression, and timeless allure. Step into this captivating journey where history meets artistry.