Keeping cool

A DigitalNZ Story by Kelly Dix

Sun hats and parasols

sun hats, parasols

Image: Woman at beach with parasol

Woman at beach with parasol

Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Image: Portrait of unidentified woman, behind a rusticated prop fence, holding an opened parasol, with a painted studio backdrop, probably Christchurch district

Portrait of unidentified woman, behind a rusticated prop fence, holding an opened parasol, with a painted studio backdrop, probably Christchurch di...

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Publicity photograph for Jantzen swimwear

Publicity photograph for Jantzen swimwear

Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Image: "Opunake Bowling Club 1914"

"Opunake Bowling Club 1914"

Puke Ariki

Image: Skelton, group

Skelton, group

Puke Ariki

Image: 1980s hats

1980s hats

Manatū Taonga, the Ministry for Culture and Heritage

Image: Maori man with parasol, Northland

Maori man with parasol, Northland

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: One of the newest bathing suits. (Observer, 21 November 1914)

One of the newest bathing suits. (Observer, 21 November 1914)

National Library of New Zealand

Image: Riccarton races

Riccarton races

Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Image: People at Tauherenikau races

People at Tauherenikau races

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: People at Tauherenikau races

People at Tauherenikau races

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Two women with parasols

Two women with parasols

Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Image: Sport and General Photo. AN ADVANCE FASHION. Spots will evidently be in favour again before long, judging by this promenade three-piece in red and white spotted artificial silk crepe de chine. Note the novel pockets and neck band of the white jumper, the two materials being used for the skull-shaped hat to match. The embroidered parasol and inlets of felet lace strike a new note. (Evening Post, 23 March 1929)

Sport and General Photo. AN ADVANCE FASHION. Spots will evidently be in favour again before long, judging by this promenade three-piece in red and ...

National Library of New Zealand

Image: Two unidentified men; one in overalls and both wearing sunhats, Norfolk Island

Two unidentified men; one in overalls and both wearing sunhats, Norfolk Island

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: North Island women's bowling championships

North Island women's bowling championships

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Maids with parasols attend an Invercargill bride

Maids with parasols attend an Invercargill bride

Auckland Libraries

Image: Two women beside car

Two women beside car

Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Image: Avis Haydock, 1925-30

Avis Haydock, 1925-30

Kete Horowhenua

Image: A game of croquet, 1904

A game of croquet, 1904

Auckland Libraries

Image: Tablecloth check in royal blue and white rayon mixture fabric is used for this smart bathing suit. The crownless hat of rough straw, the rubber-lined beach bag, and the cork-soled clogs are all in deep blue colour. (Evening Post, 26 November 1938)

Tablecloth check in royal blue and white rayon mixture fabric is used for this smart bathing suit. The crownless hat of rough straw, the rubber-lin...

National Library of New Zealand

Image: Fashion stakes at Levin Racing Club's summer meeting

Fashion stakes at Levin Racing Club's summer meeting

Kete Horowhenua

Image: LATEST LONDON FASHIONS: A DAINTY SUMMER FROCK OF PINK SILK

LATEST LONDON FASHIONS: A DAINTY SUMMER FROCK OF PINK SILK

Auckland Libraries

Image: LATEST LONDON FASHIONS: A VERY SMART AND STYLISH NEW GOWN FOR THE SUMMER RACES

LATEST LONDON FASHIONS: A VERY SMART AND STYLISH NEW GOWN FOR THE SUMMER RACES

Auckland Libraries

Image: Unidentified young woman, holding a sun umbrella and wearing a summer dress, [a model at a fashion parade? Wellington?]

Unidentified young woman, holding a sun umbrella and wearing a summer dress, [a model at a fashion parade? Wellington?]

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Fashion at DIC spring to summer 1959 with an unidentified model in store, Wellington City

Fashion at DIC spring to summer 1959 with an unidentified model in store, Wellington City

Alexander Turnbull Library