Striking Old Snapshot of Swimmers at Asbury Park, NJ full plate tintype making for a whole rainbow

making for a whole rainbow

and even dreamed about them

with hand-colored pink cheeks on the portrait to boot

This one has a nice round threaded lid

Striking Old Snapshot of Swimmers at Asbury Park, NJ full plate tintype making for a whole rainbowA relatively rare snapshot of bathers on the beach at Absury Park, New Jersey, c. 1920 I believe, complete with the woman at center sporting a swim suit bearing the name of the seaside resort, which was established in 1871. Just outside the frame of the photo to the left would be the crowded boardwalk above. What I love about this snapshot, though, is its intimacy and specificity. What a strong looking pair of women standing at center and directly