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1952 INDIA: Beauty contest in saris
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0:21Now PlayingDate: 28th April 1952
Location: India
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
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BEAUTY CONTEST. Choosing "Miss India" in first-ever all-Indian beauty contest.. girls parade before judges in saris etc.. not usual swim-suits.. winner.
INDIA.. First all-Indian beauty contest choosing "Miss India 1952" girls parade before judges in saris etc.. not usual swimsuits.. winner receives sash
Period Attitudes; Competitions; Women
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