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H.S. Manchester Inc., Bra & Girdle Display Window

Date: 03 30 1949
Description: Display window at H.S. Manchester Inc., 2 East Mifflin Street, showing Perma-Lift brassieres and girdles, "The Lift That Never Lets You Down," "No Bones Ab...
Drawing

Women in Bustles

Date: 
Description: A line drawing of a partially-dressed woman wearing a bustle and corset standing before a full-length mirror. Another, fully-dressed woman is standing on t...
Magazine or Periodical

Douglas & Sherwood's Expansion Skirt

Date: 05 1858
Description: An illustration in "Godey's Lady's Book" of a steel expansion skirt.
Photograph

Louise Wiseman Performs at Talent Show

Date: 09 1990
Description: Louise Wiseman performs at talent show dressed in lace lingerie. The stage is decorated with pumpkins and cornstalks.
Photograph

Theresa Lioness Club Fashion Show

Date: 10 17 1990
Description: On Wednesday, Oct. 17, 1990, the Theresa Lioness Club sponsored their 3rd annual fashion show. Amidst a festive setting on stage and G & Z's Hall in Theres...
Photograph

Jim Wiseman in Fashion Show

Date: 10 17 1990
Description: Jim Wiseman, husband of Louise Wiseman, drew some laughs when he appeared on stage at the Lioness Club Fashion Show. Wiseman wore a checked robe and boxers...

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