Many of the popular beach resorts were equipped with bathing machines because even the all - covering beachwear of the period was
considered immodest.
Not only that, it was
considered immodest to be seen naked by the doctor, so many times a doctor would examine the patient without looking while the woman remained covered by blankets.
JL: I'll answer with a key to success, actually, because I believe in it and don't
consider it immodest.