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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated January 15, 1965 reads, "Reach, pardner - Reach for your shoe, that is. A good defense weapon for a woman, shoe must be held tightly. Strike hard at your assailant's face with heel."; See image #00113414 for additional photo in this series.
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1 photographic print :b&w ;12 x 12 cm. Photographic prints
Self-defense for women--California--Los Angeles Self-defense--California--Los Angeles Women's shoes--California--Los Angeles Pumps (Shoes)--California--Los Angeles Weapons--California--Los Angeles Women--California--Los Angeles Men--California--Los Angeles Valley Times Collection photographs
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