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A Max Factor beautician paints a seam on a woman's leg to help create the illusion of stockings during a WWII shortage, UK, 23rd May 1940. (Photo by A R Tanner/Getty Images)

A Max Factor beautician paints a seam on a woman's leg to help create the illusion of stockings during a WWII shortage, UK, 23rd May 1940.  (Photo by A R Tanner/Getty Images)