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Manchester's, Inc., Playtex Girdle Window Display
September 20, 1950
A window display at Manchester's, Inc., 2 East Mifflin Street, featuring a mannequin advertising Playtex girdles.
Manchester's, Incorporated, Playtex Window Display
June 5, 1956
H.S. Manchester's, Incorporated, 2 East Mifflin Street, window display featuring "Playtex Panty Briefs" and mannequin, with decorated tube packaging for briefs.
Playtex Girdle Display Window
January 15, 1951
Manchesters Playtex Fab-lined Girdle display window, taken for International Latex Corporation.
Manchester's, Inc., "Tres Secrete" Bra Window Display
November 12, 1952
"Tres Secrete" inflatable bra and lingerie display in Manchester's, Inc., window display with two mannequins. A sign in the center of the window reads: "Intimate Apparel 2nd Floor."
Manchester's, Inc., Inflatable Brassiere Window Display
May 5, 1952
Manchester's, Inc., 2 East Mifflin Street, window display featuring Tres Secrete Inflatable Bra, including a female mannequin wearing a bra and half slip.
Manchester's, Inc., Baby Development Clinic Window Display
1944
Manchester's, Inc., Baby Development Clinic window display, featuring nurse mannequin bathing a baby mannequin, surrounded by baby products.
