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Ms. Pernod Watersports

Pool, as if in France
1974 PE7410

Costume
   Yellow string halter and sidestrapped nombril.

   TML. N-4.

Actions
   A mysterious hand reaches out from underwater and poars a drink into a glass resting on the a floating model's stomach (1).

Commentary
   This early 1970s bikini is interesting in that it documents the first, tenuous beginnings of the emerging string bikini. The halter has string neck and torso strings--even slide casings--but the cups are so big and lined that at first glance the halter is easily perceived as the soft-top variety. The briefs are maximized belly-down, and there is a moment on the side as the waistlines and leglines kiss. It is as if the cat is out of the bag, but not yet fully awake.
   The copywriters double entendre here combines a play on the words and the picture.

Source
   Pernod ad, appearing in Playboy, 1974. United States distributor is Julius Wile Sons and Co., New York. No copyright indication. 1 picture.
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