Beach scene, Long Branch, NJ, 1929

safety negative

PHOTOGRAPHS
Rosenfeld and Sons
USA, NJ, Long Branch
1929-07-31
safety film, Kodak
overall: 8 x 10 in.; 20.32 x 25.4 cm

8 x 10 Kodak safety negative taken by Rosenfeld and Sons on July 31, 1929. Beach scene at Long Branch, NJ. Five women seen posed under two large beach umbrellas with large spectator crowd surrounding. Large beach ball rests in the sand by one of the women. Lifeguard visible in center of image, swimmers in surf in background. Wide range of bathing suits styles of interest. Photograph commissioned by the Western Electric Company, probably for promotional reasons. Typed on original negative: "35841 / 7/31/29 / WECo - 110 Central Ave-Kearn, NJ / Mr. CMBonnell / Long Branch, NJ".

1984.187.35841

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