Access to this collection is generously supported by Arcadia funds. Lois Ward in light-colored one-piece bathing suit with braided rope trim and belt, with flying fish decoration at leg, and beach robe decorated with anchors, ropes, and sailboat. The show took place in the Los Angeles Times building on 202 West 1st Street, most likely inside what is now the Harry Chandler Auditorium. This photograph appears with the article, "Smart Styles of ‘Times’ First Annual Spring Fashion Show Thrill Throngs." Los Angeles Times, 26 February 1936 Text from nitrate negative sleeve: 2595, 2 of 2, NITRATE, March 26, 1936, 5 [struck out: 6] negs. Times Fashions Text from newspaper caption: Lois Ward here is modeling latest in beach costumes. Downtown Broadway model Handwritten at edge of negative: 175 Lois Ward
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Image
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b&w nitrate negative
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uclamss_1429_0094 0094 ark:/21198/zz002d99bm
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Culture Bathing suits Fashion shows--California--Los Angeles Fashion models--California--Los Angeles People Ward, Lois
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