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Ava Gardner Bandeau and Panties

Pool, Hollywood
c. 1948 AG4810

Costume
   Constructed bandeau and panties deux-pièces.

   TML.

Actions
   One of Hollywood's stars sits by the pool, hands together in front of her (1).

Commentary
   This constructed strapless shows the advances of the swimsuit in mainstream Hollywood. Despite the excesses of the French, mainstream Hollywood stars keeps the their belly button covered.

Source
   Luisa Garcea, "Cosi 'Esplose' il Sex Appeal, unknown Italian magazine, 1986. Photos Centro documentazione Rizzoli. Photo by Ed Cronenweth, Columbia Pictures, 1948. 1 picture.
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