When I saw these I knew they would make a wonderful addition to the shop.
All of the suits are from the 1920's and '30's. They are in perfect condition and the colors are amazing.
I think vintage pieces like these bring so much character to a home.
Each suit has its own unique personality. I love this little flirty 1930's suit.
I bought a couple of child sized bathing suits with unique detailing.
This navy child's suit has the same Junior LSS patch on the front.
This suit is a great shade of blue....
with the diving Jansen logo!
There is something about these suits that just make me smile. Hope they made you smile too!
xo
Brooke
Those are so Great! How fun to have them! And they look so nice in those frames! I am loving your blog by the way!
Posted by: Sunshine Design | November 10, 2009 at 07:24 AM
Really makes me miss the summer right about now, on our cloudy cool morning!
Thanks for bringing some sunshine my way ....
Leslie
Posted by: La maison fou | November 10, 2009 at 07:29 AM
THose are FAB!!! Love the child size one... my son used to wear a suit similar to these... loved it!
Posted by: Fifi Flowers | November 10, 2009 at 07:31 AM
Yep, they definitely made me smile :)
Posted by: Therese Long | November 10, 2009 at 07:41 AM
Wonderful! Did you find these at Round Top? I admired some there.........very similar! Love them!
Posted by: Ann | November 10, 2009 at 07:48 AM
What a great collection!
Posted by: Miscelaney | November 10, 2009 at 07:56 AM
Brooke,
I love the colors and of course would love to have modern version of those to wear to the beach.
Great for some one building a house on the beach they would even look good in that house in Maine.
xxoo
Melissa
Posted by: melissa lee | November 10, 2009 at 08:04 AM
Ohhhh the third one! The black one with the belt, I'm sure I've seen a photograph of my grandmother wearing one exactly like that! Now I'll have to start rummaging through our photo box and find it!
Posted by: Kifus | November 10, 2009 at 08:09 AM
Absolutely darling! I definitely need a beach house now! ;-)
Posted by: Wendy@ The Shabby Nest | November 10, 2009 at 08:12 AM
I love vintage bathing suits..., and not just for wall decor. I thought they were back and fashionable again..., but really didn't see any on the beach this summer.
Posted by: Maya@Completely-Coastal | November 10, 2009 at 08:13 AM
Cute...xv
Posted by: Vicki Archer | November 10, 2009 at 08:22 AM
oh they are SO lovely! don't know which one to choose!
Posted by: caroline - patagonia gifts | November 10, 2009 at 08:24 AM
I love them too, especially the turquoise one (of course!)...I've never seen on in that shade! So perfect!
Posted by: Erin | November 10, 2009 at 09:22 AM
So chic! Love all of them. Great addition to the shop!
Posted by: camila | November 10, 2009 at 09:55 AM
These bathing suits are great! I love to imagine the period in time that items like these were worn in. Who were the people and how they lived thier lives. Great find.
~jamilyn
Posted by: Jamie | November 10, 2009 at 11:40 AM
Hi Jamilyn.
That's exactly what went through my head the first time I saw them.
They really do have so much character!
xo
Brooke
Posted by: velvet and linen | November 10, 2009 at 03:09 PM
beautiful, they are in such fantastic shape!! such a great find!!
xx
callie
Posted by: callie grayson | November 10, 2009 at 07:07 PM
These are great. It's a nice reminder of the warm weather as those of us on the east coast get ready for the cold! By the way, love the basket hiding the printer-genius.
Posted by: brocantess.blogspot.com | November 10, 2009 at 07:11 PM
brooke.............brilliant!
how did you ever get the idea to do this? LOVE, LOVE it
debra
5th and state
Posted by: debra phillips | November 10, 2009 at 07:15 PM
I especially loved the baby ones :) I can see why you bought them, they are fabulous!
Posted by: Maria Killam | November 10, 2009 at 09:16 PM
Hi Brooke, Love, love these I am helping a friend design her guest bath and she has a home on the river and we thought something like this would be perfect in her bath. Do you share your resource so we could find one, if it is in her budget??? Kathysue
Posted by: kathysue | November 10, 2009 at 09:25 PM
I'm still smiling! Love the colors.
Posted by: mary | November 10, 2009 at 09:31 PM
I really love theses bathing suits.
It would be perfect for my "frames wall"!
I search and search some in france but it seesm impossible to find that kind in France!
Have a good day
Alexandrine
Posted by: Alexandrine - Broc & Stock | November 10, 2009 at 10:10 PM
Ahh! These are perfect for a lakeside cottage we are working on. Too bad it is on hold - we can only hope for the best after the holidays! Great suits!!!!
Posted by: Michelle DiMauro | November 11, 2009 at 12:16 AM
So stylish and cover up. Love the character they could add to a room!
Ruthie
Posted by: Ruthie Staalsen | November 11, 2009 at 05:08 AM
Ooooh I love those itchy looking wool suits! I would love one for this casa! That Jansen sign is soo cool! Now you need those funky and flowery swim caps framed!
Posted by: linda@LimeintheCoconut | November 11, 2009 at 05:11 AM
I saw these on your website the other day. They are wonderful.
Posted by: Julia | November 11, 2009 at 06:09 AM
I love these! Can you imagine us all wearing them now? funny!
Posted by: Laura Casey Interiors | November 11, 2009 at 06:13 AM
How fun Brooke...but I have to say they made me think of my Gym suit I had to wear in school...Man did I hate wearing those things !!! LOL
Kathy :)
Posted by: Kathy | November 11, 2009 at 10:57 AM
Hi,
Yes, I like them and they makes me smile too ! It's fun to have something different to decorate your home with.
xo
Anci
Posted by: Anci | November 11, 2009 at 11:31 AM
My mom has one of these in her pool house. Isn't that perfect? It's one of my favorite things in her house! I'm so glad to see more!
Posted by: Blayne Beacham | November 14, 2009 at 03:11 PM
Brooke- these are great, I love your site. I thought you may be interested in my friends work-
www.samanthafrench.com
She is an amazing painter and focuses on swimmers/bathers with a vintage feel.
-Megan
Posted by: Megan | November 24, 2009 at 10:21 AM
These are so fun! I really love vintage clothing. These would make a wonderful addition to a sunroom.
Posted by: down comforter | November 24, 2009 at 09:40 PM