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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.
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.
Paris Hilton, eat your heart out!!
They don't make 'em like they used to. Shame, I miss those women.
And that apron looks painfully attached, too.
Ok, I don't know what a whirl girl is, but she does have a wonderful smile.
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