Actress Edna Aslin modeling political bathing suit, Santa Monica, 1931

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Actress Edna Aslin modeling political bathing suit, Santa Monica, 1931

Text from nitrate negative sleeve: 1054-1055, Edna Aselin 19[struck out: 28] 1931 516 BA THE POLITICAL BATHING SUIT IS INTRODUCED IN CALIFORNIA. Santa Monica, Cal...Miss Edna Aselin one of those real California beauties, introduces the newest in beach attire, the political bathing suit. Her chic one piece knitted suit is adorned with elephants and donkies, the symbols of the principal American parties.

IMDb lists Edna Aselin as an alternate name for actress Edna Aslin, appearing in movies from 1929 to 1935

Edna Aslin, in medium shot with hands behind head, modeling bathing suit embellished with donkeys and elephants

Handwritten on edge of negative: Edna Aselin 1054

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Donkeys in art

Signs and symbols -- Political aspects -- United States

Fashion models -- California -- Santa Monica

Elephants in art

California Digital Library

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Donkeys in art

Signs and symbols -- Political aspects -- United States

Fashion models -- California -- Santa Monica

Elephants in art