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Manchesters Bathing Suit Window Display

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H.S. Manchesters Inc. display window (#4)featuring two mannequins in Jantzen bathing suits, and three posters showing women in Jantzen bathing suits. Sign says: "Jantzen puts a fresh new look on American beaches."

Date Created:
June 10, 1946
Creator:
Stein, George H., 1913-2004

Publication Information

Creator Stein, George H., 1913-2004
Date Created June 10, 1946

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.A1456

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013BJR
Legacy ID
WHi 22481

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