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A Scandalous Swimsuit
Meet Annette Kellerman, a trailblazing Australian swimmer and actress who made quite a splash in the early 1900s. In 1907, she was arrested in Revere Beach, Massachusetts, for wearing this daring one-piece swimsuit. At the time, women were expected to wear cumbersome, modest swim attire that covered most of their bodies.
Annette’s form-fitting suit was considered scandalously inappropriate. The public reaction was mixed. While some were shocked, others admired her bravery and practicality. Annette argued that her swimsuit allowed for better movement and was more suited to swimming.
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