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a long way, baby.(women's hosiery)(Brief article)
A crucial development concerning women's legs occurred in 1940: The nylon stocking appeared in stores. Millions of pairs were sold . . . but then the U.S. entered the war, and the new material was commandeered for military purposes only. GI's still lusted after leggy, stockinged starlets and pinup girls, naturally. And some of the ladies on the home front ...
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