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Tennis Fashion: 1947
Submitted by Ken on Thu, 06/07/2007 - 8:43am.
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A woman sitting on a wall looks at the mountains behind her. The image is by fashion photographer Toni Frissell and was published in Harper's Bazaar in February 1947. View full size.
Ahhh - the Modernist Wall
Submitted by Quadrus Penseroso on Wed, 03/11/2009 - 12:09pm.
...tortuously beautiful...
Yeah, Yeah - she's gorgeous, but...
Submitted by EgoSlaier on Wed, 07/18/2007 - 1:18am.
What's the dust explosion on the hill that she's watching?
Timeless
Submitted by Anonymous Tipster on Mon, 06/11/2007 - 2:24pm.
This photo is absolutely timeless. I would just as easily believe it was taken last week. The same can practically be said for the fashion itself.
I agree - it's beautiful
Submitted by coquelicot on Sun, 06/10/2007 - 2:23pm.
I agree - it's beautiful
this photo is awesome
Submitted by Tennis Served Fresh on Thu, 06/07/2007 - 11:44pm.
I posted it on my site: www.tennisservedfresh.com
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