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Manchester's, Incorporated, Playtex Window Display

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H.S. Manchester's, Incorporated, 2 East Mifflin Street, window display featuring "Playtex Panty Briefs" and mannequin, with decorated tube packaging for briefs.

Date Created:
June 5, 1956
Creator:
McVicar, Angus Boyd, 1903-1964

Publication Information

Creator McVicar, Angus Boyd, 1903-1964
Date Created June 5, 1956

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.A2715

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013C9U
Legacy ID
WHi 33540

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