18.00 USD
The body stocking was used to present the female form while masking specific naughty bits during times when decency laws banning nudity were enforced. We have tried researching the history of this enforcement, and we're certain the information is out there somewhere, particularly in the French newspapers of the period, but we haven't got a handle on it yet. The fact is, these laws seem to have been in place on a "from year to year by year basis," because we come across actual "nude" postcards, legally posted through the mails, within a year or two of cards using the body stocking.
These images are such great fun, and we're pleased to have come across a small collection of them recently, most of which are in very nice condition.
Please examine our high res scans for detail.
Postage is for first class shipping in a secure photo mailer, and we happily combine shipping on all paper goods. If you purchase two cards, we will refund the postage on the second card, and when you purchase three or more cards from us at the same time, your shipping will be entirely free, except for international orders which, because of sudden increases in international shipping rates will still be charged one card's shipping fees on orders of three or more.
And please come visit our blog at:
redpoulaine.blogspot.com
where we post biographical and historical tidbits, images of cards and photographs for sale, some already sold but remembered fondly, related images of historical interest and sometimes even images of items that have not yet arrived in the shop, but that are expected to arrive soon, as well as coupon codes, links to other related sites, and more!