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Whirl Girl: 1921
Submitted by Dave on Fri, 02/20/2009 - 3:24pm.
July 5, 1921. New York. "Betty Williams, Broadway Whirl Girl." A chorus girl in "The Broadway Whirl," a musical comedy revue at the Times Square Theatre. 5x7 glass negative, George Grantham Bain Collection. View full size.
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Ad Campaign
Submitted by Barbara Yanitz on Sat, 02/21/2009 - 2:36pm.
Here we have irrefutable proof that as of this moment in time, Madison Avenue had yet to market "Lift and Separate" as the requisite feminine norm.
Curves ahead.
Submitted by Anonymous Tipster on Sat, 02/21/2009 - 4:53am.
Paris Hilton, eat your heart out!!
Ye Olden Times
Submitted by Nicky on Fri, 02/20/2009 - 4:25pm.
They don't make 'em like they used to. Shame, I miss those women.
Sag Harbor
Submitted by Vic on Fri, 02/20/2009 - 4:23pm.
And that apron looks painfully attached, too.
Whirl girl ?
Submitted by Mr. C on Fri, 02/20/2009 - 3:47pm.
Ok, I don't know what a whirl girl is, but she does have a wonderful smile.
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