From around the world- examples of the classic open-bottomed girdle.
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From the United States, left to right: Warners, 1961; Olga, 1950's; Flexees, 1955; Penney's, 1968; Ward's, 1966. |
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Fragments from American ads of the 1950's, showing the heavily constructed girdles typical of the era. |
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All French: far left, 1965; all others, dates unknown, probably 1960's. Contrast with the 50's styles! |
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