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I've had this collection of pics for a while and they are so spectacular I thought I might share them...for those into such things.

These are all girls who performed in the Ziegfeld Follies in the 1910's-20's. Some went on to further careers on the stage and screen...some disappeared into obscurity.

But I love this era of portraiture and the very sensual nature of these women.

Enjoy.

Myrna Darby


Vivian Porter (next 2)




Susan Fleming


Ruth Etting


Peggy Shannon


Myrna Darby (again)


Muriel Finley (next 3)






Katherine Burke (next 2)




Jean Ackerman (next 2)




Group shot feat. Jean Ackerman and Myrna Darby


Helen Henderson


Drucilla Strain


Dorothy Flood


Dorothy Dickson


Bea Ackerman


Caja Eric


Anna Held


Adrienne Ames


Ada May


Louise Brooks

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