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Ms. Smoker Poses in Deux-Pieces

Studio a la dock, American
1936 PO3610


Costume
   White bandeau and shorts. Swimcap. Cigarette.

   TML. Bellage.

Actions
   A fashion model sits on the floor with her legs drawn up and hides her face, except for an eye, behind her hands (1).

Commentary
   This is an advanced swimsuit exposure for 1936, and one of the first examples of the bandeau component to the swimsuit.

Source
   Photograph by Paul Outerbridge, "Woman in Bathing Suit," 1936. Scanned from Photograph Year 1978, Time Life Books, 1978, p. 210. 1 picture.
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