Original circa 1920–1921 camera-original glass plate negative capturing a dynamic action shot of fourteen flapper chorus girls splashing arm-in-arm through the low-tide surf at historic Revere Beach, Massachusetts.

This image documents a classic early 1920s theatrical publicity stunt promoting the touring burlesque musical revue Peek-A-Boo (produced on the Columbia Wheel circuit by Jean Bedini), which played celebrated extended runs in Boston at the historic Gayety Theatre on Washington Street:

• Promotional Stage Costumes as Swimwear: The women charge through the waves wearing matching dark woolen one-piece bathing suits, each custom-lettered across the chest with the show’s title, "PEEK-A-BOO", flanked by white utility belts, tight headbands, and period swim turbans.

• Theatrical Publicity History: Tour producers regularly arranged outdoor press events at Revere Beach for Boston newspapers (The Boston Globe, The Boston Herald, and The Boston Post) to stir buzz, draw seaside crowds, and drive box-office sales.

• Composition & Motion: High-speed outdoor press photography captures laughing expressions, raised hands, splashing surf, and reflective tidal wet sand with exceptional lens clarity.

Included Paper Artifact:

• Housed in its original vintage tan kraft photographer's sleeve with red-stained edges, inscribed in period fountain pen: "Bathing Girls", along with pencil notations "Great Group Photo" at the lower right.

Condition & Preservation: Glass plate is structurally sound with intact glass and no cracks. The gelatin silver emulsion is remarkably sharp and well-preserved with excellent tonal gradation, showing only minor, expected edge wear and tiny perimeter chips typical of period handling.