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Though most Majorette models have since been made in Thailand, one exception was the Portuguese Novacar series acquired by Majorette. These were well-done models with plastic bodies and metal bases – for a time these cars were marketed as a new '100' series, but later regular Majorette models were also made in Portugal as blister packages ...
Pair of fetish boots, c. 1900, from a Los Angeles County Museum of Art exhibit.. Laced leather boots were fashionable throughout the Victorian era for women. By the end of the 19th century, over-the-knee length laced leather boots were becoming a trend among London prostitutes wanting a style that would appeal to foot fetishists and clients interested in finding a dominatrix.
Majorette boots can be seen during competition; however, high school and college majorettes typically wear these on the football field and during other performances. One of the most competitive titles in the twirling field, Miss Majorette, is a title that is given to the top baton twirlers of each state.
A ‘’Funkenmariechen’’ (ger. diminutive for “Glistering Mary”) majorette is lifted at Rose Monday Parade of the Cologne Carnival in Germany. A majorette is a performer who combines baton twirling with dance movements, primarily associated with marching bands during parades. Majorettes may alternatively spin flags, fire batons, maces ...
Pom-poms are mainly used to cheer for sports. Three cheerleaders dancing with pom-poms in Tokyo, Japan. A pom-pom – also spelled pom-pon, pompom or pompon – is a decorative ball or tuft of fibrous material. The term may refer to large tufts used by cheerleaders, or a small, tighter ball attached to the top of a hat, also known as a bobble ...
Shoes again became the most popular footwear during the 1650s, although boots remained in use for riding and outdoor pursuits. Boothose, originally of linen with lace cuffs and worn over the fine silk stockings to protect them from wear, remained in fashion even when boots lost their popularity. Boothose lasted well in the mid-1660s, attached ...
The Pomeranian (also known as a Pom, Pommy or Pome) is a breed of dog of the Spitz type that is named for the Pomerania region in north-west Poland and north-east Germany in Central Europe. Classed as a toy dog breed because of its small size, the Pomeranian is descended from larger Spitz-type dogs, specifically the German Spitz .
Panniers or side hoops are women's undergarments worn in the 17th and 18th centuries to extend the width of the skirts at the side while leaving the front and back relatively flat. This provided a panel where woven patterns, elaborate decorations and rich embroidery could be displayed and fully appreciated.