Story: Naturism

Naturism in a cold climate

Naturism in a cold climate

This cartoon, published in Truth in July 1935, lampooned nudism, suggesting it was a foolish proposition in the middle of New Zealand's winter. It was one of many cartoons and jokes used to undermine the arguments for naturism.

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Reference: New Zealand Truth, 31 July 1935, p. 11

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Hera Cook, 'Naturism - Attitudes to nakedness', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/cartoon/38045/naturism-in-a-cold-climate (accessed 29 March 2024)

Story by Hera Cook, published 5 Sep 2013