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Ms. Yellow Gal Can't Be Beat

Faux beach, France or America
lt. 1920 PC2040

Costume
   Yellow maillot skirted pantaloon, with white shoes, parasol.

   TL.

Actions
   A bathing lass stands in front of a painterly backdrop and shields herself with her parasol (1).

Commentary
   This elaborate postcard depicts a bathing costume at the beginning of the flapper era.

Source
   "Can't be beat," divided back pstcard, Ser 766 Bathers 24 Des, probably French with English text, postmarked America, date uncertain, probably before 1920. 1 picture.
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