ESTHER WILLIAMS’ ICONIC BATHING SUIT POSE (1943) Photo by Eric Carpenter

[Los Angeles]: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, [1943].  Vintage original 8 x 10″ (20 x 25 cm.) black-and-white single weight glossy silver gelatin photo. Minor soil and corner bends, about fine.

Eric Carpenter captures the youthful beauty of swim champ Esther Williams during her early career. The Red Skelton comedy that she was about to film called Co-Ed would develop into her first star vehicle, Bathing Beauty. The custom-made swimsuit designed by Irene is described in printed blurb on verso. Ink stamped still number also present.