Woollen swimwear, popular a century ago, might soon make a splash on Australian beaches again. In the 19th century, when natural fibers were the only option, beach-goers donned costumes made of wool ...

Bathing, from the early 19th to the early 20th centuries, required stamina and fortitude. Without indoor plumbing, bathing involved filling small portable tubs with water, bucket by bucket. This, as ...

During the late 19th century, a few families in Carroll County began to explore the possibilities of travel for a summer vacation. Extended trips to the beach, mountains, other states, and foreign ...

Image: 9 3/8 x 6 3/8 in. (23.8 x 16.2 cm) : 11 1/8 x 8 1/2 in. (28.3 x 21.6 cm) ...