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Mata Hari Beads Bangles Bottomless

Probably Paris, France
c. 1910 MH191010

Costume
   Beaded metal bra bottomless. Headdress, necklace, armlets, bracelets, anklets.

   TMLAP. Armpits.

Actions
   Mati-Hari sits (1), then she raises her hands (2).

Commentary
   This is one of the oldest example of bottomless costumes in this collection.

Source
   Scanned from Jacques Damase, Les Folies du Music-Hall, Editions Spectacles, Collections Les Univers Fabuleux, Paris, 1960. Color versions from www.shanemonster.com, and alternate pose from www.streetswing.com. Date is estimated. 2 pictures.
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