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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