1928 bathing suit

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Donna

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I have a bathing suit that had been in my grandmother's possession. The suit is in excellent condition and does not look as if it has ever been worn. The label says "San Clemente Beach Club 1928 Manufactured by Pacific Knitting Mills Los Angeles Calif." I would like to find what the value for this might be and how would I go about finding a good home for it?

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Whoa... my great-grandmother used to wear bathing suits like this to family pool parties in the 70s!!
 
Check this out

http://articles.ocregister.com/2008...1_avenida-del-mar-san-clemente-s-ole-hanson-s

Patricia Hobbs Hendry: San Clemente Beach Club once held Olympic trials

August 18, 2008|By PATRICIA HOBBS HENDRY

Aren't the Olympics wonderful? First came that opening ceremony that was beyond description and then those awe-inspiring swimming finals. I'm exhausted from emotion plus late nights.

In 1928, North Beach was the hot ticket venue, not only for San Clemente but for all of Southern California when the Olympic trials were held at the Beach Club pool. At that time, in addition to the trials, there was an exhibition swimming race between Duke Kahanemoka and Olympic record holder Johnny Weissmuller with Weissmuller winning.

Olympic tryouts at the pool here resulted in the formation of a San Clemente swimming team. Frank Holborrow, a famous coach at the time, trained the swimmers.
The Ole Hanson Beach Club, which does not look much different now than it did when it was built as part of Ole Hanson's planned community, was constructed in 1927. The building was dedicated on May 27, 1928.

The Beach Club was mentioned in the 1947 Chamber of Commerce directory as follows: "San Clemente's municipally owned fresh water plunge and beach club adjoins the municipally owned beach. Swim in the ocean and in fresh water, picnic on the beach at barbecue pits. Private clubs, schools and business organizations can rent the pool for use for their outings and use the beach for picnicking and surf bathing. Located in the amusement center adjacent to the Casino for dancing, fine foods, drinks, bowling and movies."
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There is a photo at the link with 4 women in a suit that looks like this one.
 
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Wow...thanks for the information. It is great to have a story to go along with something like this. Doing a little more research and I discovered that the design on the front of the suit is the logo found on the website for the San Clemente Historical Society. Still trying to find a value for it.
 

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Hi Donna, I am with the City of San Clemente and we are going to have a San Clemente day on February 25, 17 to celebrate 90 years! I saw this swimsuit online and saw that you have one. If you are still have it, please reach me at [email protected]. This would be a great addition to our San Clemente Day...even if it's for a day. Thank you.
 
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