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Ephemeral Elegance on Twitter: "When nylon was first invented in 1939, it found instant success as a more durable alternative to silk stockings. Yet when World War II broke out, nearly all
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1940s War Fashion: A Young Woman Demonstrating How to Achieve the Full Leg Effect With Liquid Stockings in 1941 ~ Vintage Everyday
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