1930-1953 years: the contests for the most beautiful women's ankle
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By Pictolic https://pictolic.com/article/1930-1953-years-the-contests-for-the-most-beautiful-womens-ankle.htmlThe first competition for the most beautiful ankles were registered in the first decade of the 20th century. Then they were part of the competition of women fizkulturny. In some tournaments also evaluated the shoulders, arms and legs.
Participating in such competitions was hiding behind the curtain, exposing for the estimation of the ankle. Often such a show was held hosiery companies, and the winner received not only free stockings from the sponsors, but also fame and universal love.


On 10 July 1930. A police estimates ankle contestants in Hounslow, London.

1932. Men appreciate women's ankle at the competition in Kent, England.
"There is something fascinating in the beautiful ankles, and so it is natural that some bright mind had to come up with such a contest." Bunbury Herald and Blackwood Express, 10 December 1926.

25 June 1936.

21 June 1933.

1950. The competition for the most beautiful legs in Paris.
"Old ladies don't have to feel shy when you see the competition. They have as much chance as their daughter." Ludington Daily News, October 24, 1927.

1950.

November 7, 1953. Foot participating in the beauty contest "Miss World" hanging from the wing of the aircraft BOAC Comet.
Keywords: History | Girls | Women | Beauty contest
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