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Bathing Beauties

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Three Fanchon & Marco showgirls model bathing suits at Heller's, 205 State Street.

Date Created:
June 17, 1932
Creator:
McVicar, Angus Boyd, 1903-1964

Publication Information

Creator McVicar, Angus Boyd, 1903-1964
Date Created June 17, 1932

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 21 x 26 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Photo Copy Service photographs and negatives, 1925-1983
Call Number PH 6058.3481B

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013ATC
Legacy ID
WHi 17862

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