At first glance, it looks like a harmless photo of a woman on the beach but look closer and you’ll see the hidden detail
At the dawn of the 20th century, swimsuits were a far cry from the sleek designs we know today. They were heavy, full-body garments made from wool, built not for fashion, but to uphold modesty and shield swimmers from the sun. Strict dress codes governed public beaches across the United States. In Chicago’s Clarendon Beach,…