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Reese's Pieces: 1924
Submitted by Dave on Tue, 01/24/2012 - 9:17pm.
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April 1924. Washington, D.C. "Miss Reese." No first name given, but Miss Reese seems to be a minimalist. National Photo Co. glass negative. View full size.
A bright future
Submitted by Dave on Thu, 01/26/2012 - 4:30pm.
Miss Reese eventually found her niche in the novelty lamp business.
Her Left Foot
Submitted by Rick_Chicago on Wed, 01/25/2012 - 1:00pm.
I think we can spy Miss Reese's left leg in the mirror, but I agree, we would like to see more.
Not Della
Submitted by bhk on Wed, 01/25/2012 - 12:37am.
I think that Miss Reese was probably a dancer or was involved in gymnastic pursuits. She is very lithe and slim, even for a '20s girl.
I Stopped
Submitted by switzarch on Wed, 01/25/2012 - 12:24am.
Even thinking about doing something like that 50 years ago.
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