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Caricature, Sem Polaire, public domain cartoon image
Summary
Caricature of Polaire, cover of "Le cri de Paris"
Polaire was known for her wasp waist which, achieved through corsetry, reportedly measured less than 16 inches (41 cm), although pictures of her show distinct signs of retouching around the waist, which may mean her waist was much more normal than reported. She was also known for her eccentric stage presence, which generated mixed receptions.
Date
1902
Source
Wikimedia Commons
Copyright info
public domain
