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Nippon Styles For Nippers And Teenagers

Nippon Styles For Nippers And Teenagers
Clip: 355243_1_1
Year Shot: 1957 (Actual Year)
Audio: Yes
Video: B/W
Tape Master: 1641
Original Film: 030-096-05
HD: N/A
Location: Allentown, Pennsylvania
Timecode: 00:04:03 - 00:05:03

In Allentown, Pennsylvania a novel collection of fun in the sun fashions, culled from the Land of the Rising Sun, for tots and teen-agers. Establishing shot - Three little girls. One of the little girls has a kimono full skirted party dress made of silk, the taller girl in the middle has a coolly type outfit on with a Japanese sun hat on, CUS - A sack suit, tied at the waist and also pant legs. MCUS - The next two styles are made for fishing or playing. The peak-a-boo beach hat was inspired by the monks The other little girl has a hat on that resembles a hat worn by the workers in rice paddies. CUS - Little girl has sandal clad feet and a kimono party dress. CUS - A teenage girl has a fitted dress accented by draping kimono sleeves. (Eastern influence)