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These photos, from Holland's Nationaal Archief, depict wacky doodads of years past: bathing suits made of wood, a "one wheel motor cycle," bicycle tire flotation devices, and a pram with a radio attached ("to keep the baby quiet"). I don't know about you, but I'd be curious to see what a wooden bathing suit feels like - those one-shouldered versions pictured below look pretty hip to me. See more, here.


Any exciting plans for the weekend? I'll be doing some spring cleaning, meeting a few friends for brunch, and, of course, enjoying my homemade cheese. See you back here Monday!

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9 comments:

  1. Funny pics!! Great plans for the weeking, I'll do the same! Enjoy it!!

    xoxo from München
    La Vie Quotidienne
    www.laviequo.com

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  2. These are too funny! I'm seeing friends, and of course watching Mad Men this weekend.

    xoxo,
    mon amy

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  3. Oh, how fun - these are incredible! Yes, it would be quite an adventure to wear the wooden bathing suits. And the floating devices-OMG! Also, are these two dolls in the pram? I'm sure the radio will keep them nice and quiet (haha!). Thanks so much for sharing and have a wonderful weekend!!

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  4. Aaaah ... the old days! glad it's not the old days ... love the pics!

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  5. Amy, yes, Mad Men - I can't wait!

    Have a great weekend, everyone!

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  6. ps thanks to your blog post, tried rabbit hole for the first time and LOVED the pancakes. My boyfriend got the stuffed frenchtoast which I tried to colonize as well. and it's such a cute little place! xo

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  7. Jiji,I am so glad to hear that! I need to try the stuffed French toast next time. I'm looking forward to going back when it's just a bit warmer - it looks like they have a cute outdoor area!

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