The photograph of the beach with an overview of the water and sand. People are are visible in the distance walking along the surf and swimming in the ocean. Pylons belonging to a wooden pier are visible behind the swimmers. Written on the cardstock below the photo: "Surf bathing, Long Beach, Cal. [California]." DATE NOTES: Circa 1900's. ORIG. IMAGE: 4.5" x 3.75" B&W snapshot mounted on heavy cardboard. NEGATIVE: no. KEYWORDS: Recreation, Pacific Ocean, water, sand, sun, sunbathers.
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