NEW BATHING SUITS

New Bathing Suits 1950

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New bathing suits modelled by showgirls from Windmill Theatre, London.

C/U fashion sketch of swimsuit being drawn by designer. Various shots of designer Major du Cros (ex-aircraft engineer) and a dressmaker looking at several Windmill girl models in swimsuits.

M/S of models changing...

swimwear Windmill Theatre fashions designers Major du Cros dressmaking sewing keep fit quirky Lastex latex textiles

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Cataloguer:: Amelia
Stock:: Black & White
Sound:: Sound
Media URN:: 44986
Sort Number:: NP 284

Time in/Out:: 01:32:28:00 / 01:33:55:00
Canister:: NP 284
Film ID:: 1373.21
Issue Date:: 20/02/1950

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Collections: Cinemagazines
Categories: Sport & Leisure Fashion & Music Entertainment & Humour Entertainment & Humour Lifestyle & Culture
WorkSpaces: 50's Fashion Blackpool Swimwear

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