re: #198 Alouette

Nope, minis were created in the ‘60’s and tube tops (gah) were a product of the ‘70’s.

Actually you an see tube tops in the 40’s as beach wear and sportswear….
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(From 1949, a black wool knit tube top is worn with a flocked cotton full skirt. The top came with removeable straps. )

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(white cotton knit tube top)