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Ms. Candid Unbuttons Her Straps

Beach cabana
c. 1925 PC2M50

Costume
   Maillot pantaloon strapoffed.

   TL. Back.

Actions
   This appearingly candid shot captures a young lass who has unbuttoned the straps of her maillot and is in the midst of... (1).

Commentary
   The signature on this image suggest that this is a sophisticated commercial pinup image, but posed to look natural, complete with a sunlight semi-interior environment, wrinkles in the maillot, and the swimsuit "half way down to her waist," to quote the Ebay seller. Aside from the voyeurism of the picture the detail of the strap button as well as the fitted buttocks should not be overlooked by the serious scholar.

Source
   Real Photo Postcard, with mark MM SE and AZO with triangles pointing up and down in the stamp box, suggesting the date is between 1918 and 1930. Collected ebay pjjensen, Internet, 2005. 1 picture.
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