Follies of the Madmen #324

Original ad here.

The notion of a garment that imparts a frigid chill to the wearer seems most unappealing.

At the time of this writing, there is actually a vintage one for sale online.

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Posted By: Paul - Sun Aug 27, 2017
Category: Advertising | Underwear | 1940s

Comments

Ballet slippers? I would have thought figure skates would be more appropriate.

Posted by BMN on 08/27/17 at 09:21 AM

Hey, I just realized that the name Playtex is derived from latex.

Posted by ges on 08/28/17 at 12:30 AM

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