Annette Kellerman 1886 – 1975

380px-AnnetteKellermanRecumbentAnnette Kellerman was a professional swimmer, writer and film actress. She designed the first one piece swimming costume for women. It was considered scandalous by some. Before Kellerman’s one piece women wore cumbersome pantaloons to swim and bathe.

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