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Greek Priestess Ancient Topless

Greece
c. 600 BC G600BC01

Costume
   Topless dress.

   TB.

Actions
   A Greek priestess holds her hand across her sternum (1).

Commentary
   This early topless example is rediscovered by Life magazine 2500 years later when they do a story on the topless swimsuit (1960-1965).

Source
   No photo credit. Shana Alexander, "Fashion's Best Joke on Itself in Years," Life , July 10, 1964, p.60. 1 picture.
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