Leggy Collection

LEGGY SECRETARY 1920 S
A leggy secretary sits by her typewriter and takes a letter, revealing her suspender in the process

WWII - Pin-up showing a lot of leg, accompanied by the caption: " This Front is quite active!" Date: 1943

The Bystander Cover 1929
Striking cover of The Bystander featuring a leggy, athletic woman clad in bathing costume and cap dancing around in the surf with a beach ball

Cocktail Girls 1950S 3 / 4
Two smiling, leggy young models enjoy a drink together at a cocktail bar. A towels is slunged nonchalantly over a bar stool. I hope they don t intend to drink & swim!

portrait of a ballerina in a black tutu lying on the floor leaning on her hands
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young ballerina in a bodysuit stands in a lunge leaning forward with one foot on the toe
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Anneka Rice, Television presenter in 1986. Picture taken before the official Rear of the Year/Bottom of the Year award and photocall

portrait of a ballerina in a black bodysuit top view standing with her arms around her shoulders
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a portrait of a ballerina in a black tutu squatting hugging her knees
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peacock. a ballerina in a black tutu is leaning forward with her arms crossed behind her back
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portrait of a ballerina in a black tutu lying on the floor leaning on her hands top view
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A floral advert for Ballito Nylon Stockings. Date: 1954

Dessus et dessous, Chaussures, bas et jarretieres (engraving)
1094533 Dessus et dessous, Chaussures, bas et jarretieres (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dessus et dessous, Chaussures, bas et jarretieres)

Cocktail Girls 1950S 4 / 4
Two smiling, leggy young models prop up a bar as they share a drink together. Looking very inviting they appear to be saying, come over and buy me a drink

Metal Disc Dress 1968
Mini-dress: bodice & skirt are joined by a band of flat metal discs riveted to transparent plastic - a futuristic style reminiscent of Paco Rabannes metal dress of 1967

Bonzo gets into the usual seaside snapshot! by George Studdy
Bonzo gets into the usual seaside snapshot, surrounded by leggy bathing beauties. George Ernest Studdy (1878-1948), was the creator of Bonzo

A ginger-haired young lady golfer, completing her swing
Winsome - A ginger-haired young lady golfer, completing her swing having driven down the eighth hole. The tight short blue jumper and thin red and white stripe mini-skirt seem par for the course

Leggy beauty sunbathing on a floating wooden platform
Inspiration - A long-legged beauty reclines and relaxes on a floating wooden platform seeking sun, inspiring thoughts and a good view of the diving! Date: early 1940s

Silk Worms / Vernon Ward
Two leggy girls sit on a country fence and observe with curiosity the activities of an entymologist looking at a caterpillar through a magnifying glass

Blonde on Leopard Rug
Blonde model, wearing a black & white striped baby doll nightie (or is it a beach robe ?) strikes an alluring pose seated on a leopard skin rug complete with head

Cocktail Girls 1950S 2 / 4
A blonde perched on a bar stool & a brunette leaning against the bar sip refreshing drinks while wearing one piece bathing costumes & strappy high-heeled sandals

Pin-Up in Red Satin
Dangerous looking blonde bombshell wearing a red satin wrap-over evening gown with lethally split skirt, leans back provocatively as she shows fishnet stockinged legs

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"Leggy: A Timeless Ode to Feminine Grace and Style" From the glamorous cover of The Bystander in 1929 to the captivating allure of a leggy secretary in the 1920s, legs have always been an embodiment of elegance. Even during WWII, pin-up girls proudly displayed their shapely limbs, exuding confidence and strength. In the vibrant era of the 1950s, cocktail girls with their alluring charm and legs for days added a touch of glamour to any soirée. Meanwhile, ballerinas gracefully showcased their flexibility - whether squatting in a black tutu or leaning forward with crossed arms behind their back - they epitomized poise and dedication. A peacock-like beauty emerged from a portrait where a ballerina leaned on her hands while lying on the floor; her black tutu contrasting against her delicate form. And who could forget those iconic Ballito Nylon Stockings advertisements that adorned magazines in 1954? Legs clad in these stockings became synonymous with sophistication and femininity. Even television presenter Anneka Rice embraced this trendsetting style as she posed confidently before stepping into fame's spotlight. From Dessus et dessous engravings showcasing shoes, stockings, and garters to mannequins donning blue jeans at Ludlow Market stalls – legs have always played an integral role in fashion history. With each passing decade, "leggy" has become an enduring symbol of timeless beauty. It represents not only physical grace but also serves as a reminder that embracing one's unique features can be empowering. So let us celebrate these mesmerizing glimpses into our past when long-legged beauties left us captivated by their sheer elegance and unyielding spirit.