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

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Title: Policeman measuring length of early 1900s bathing suit to determine if the suit is in accordance with 1933 Redondo Beach, Calif. ordinance
Contributor: Malmin, John
Date Created and/or Issued: June 24, 1964
1964-06-24
Publication Information: Los Angeles Times
Contributing Institution: UCLA, Library Special Collections, Charles E. Young Research Library
Collection: Los Angeles Times Photographic Archives
Rights Information: US
UCLA Library Special Collections, A1713 Charles E. Young Research Library, Box 951575, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1575. Email: spec-coll@library.ucla.edu. Phone: (310) 825-4988
Description: 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.
Type: image
Format: b&w negative
Identifier: uclalat_1429_b529_224719
ark:/21198/zz0002smn0
Language: No linguistic content
Subject: 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
Ross, Myrna, 1939-1975
Source: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

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