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Monday, August 26, 2013

Liberated by Lycra - 1961


That's Suzy Parker, in a Rose Marie Reid swimsuit , circa 1961.

Spandex, also called Lycra was launched by Dupont in 1959. This ad features the beautiful Suzy Parker in a Rose Marie Reid swimsuit advertising for DuPont. Enjoy.

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