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Corset Display Window

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Nemo-flex corset show window at Burdick and Murray Co., 15-17-19 E. Main Street. Mannequins are displaying the evolution of the corset.

Date Created:
March 20, 1932
Creator:
McVicar, Angus Boyd, 1903-1964

Publication Information

Creator McVicar, Angus Boyd, 1903-1964
Date Created March 20, 1932

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 26 x 21 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Photo Copy Service photographs and negatives, 1925-1983
Call Number PH 6058.3318B

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013BWH
Legacy ID
WHi 18016

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