A Woman to Know: Annette Kellerman

There is nothing more liberating than swimming. — Annette

(image via Library of Congress)

In 1905, Annette invented the one-piece bathing suit, a dramatic departure from the pantalooned "bathing costumes" of the 1890s. Annette's design allowed women to flip and frolic and (gasp) actually swim. With the sleek shape and stretchy fabric, she revolutionized …