Harvard Professor Finds 'Perfect Woman' In 1908, Dudley Allen Sargent, a professor at Harvard University, shocked the nation by announcing he had scientifically identified the “perfect woman.” Her name was Annette Kellerman — a fearless swi...

1908: Harvard Says THIS Is the Perfect Woman!
Prof. Sargent's measurements crowned swimmer/actress Annette Kellerman the pinnacle of female form.

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Annette Kellerman (1886-1975), Australian swimmer

Died #otd Annette Kellerman (1886-1975), Australian swimmer, 50 years ago today #AnnetteKellerman life story...

Annette Kellerman: la pionera de la natación sincronizada y su lucha por la libertad en la vestimenta femenina Annette Kellerman, nacida en Australia en 1887, se destacó en un mundo donde las mujeres tenían muy limitadas las libertades para expresarse, especialmente en el ámbito deportivo.

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Did you know the world’s highest-paid actor in the early 1900s was Australian? Annette Kellerman was a swimmer, film star & fitness trailblazer.

We hosted author Grantlee Kieza to share her story - plus, we hold her swimsuits and silk dress in our collection!
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Finally! Summer weather’s here just in time for this Zoom panel on the history and politics of the swimsuit via the #HistoryMiami Museum. Join us this Thursday. #miami #swimwear #bikini #burkini #fashionhistory #womenshistory #annettekellerman #ahedazanetti