New England Bathing Beauties

Bathing beauties were a favorite subject. Playful, carefree, and seductive, they probably appealed to both male and female customers. Bias-cut silk ribbons mimic ocean waves lending movement to the beach scenes. Complete set of 25 from B. Morris & Sons LTD, 1915.

Silk taffeta, hand-dyed silk ribbon.

31-1/2 x 37 inches