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Manchesters Bathing Suit Window Display

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Manchesters Inc. display window containing two mannequins wearing "Petti" bathing suits, and a life-size poster of a girl in a "Petti" bathing suit.

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

Call Number
PH 6058.A1454

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013BJ8
Legacy ID
WHi 22479

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