Model Natalie Phillips (left) and Harriett O'Sullivan (right) with Jantzen sales promotion manager Donald Kennedy, at the annual Jantzen sales convention in Portland. Phillips and O’Sullivan are wearing 1948 preview swimsuits. A similar photographed was published in the Oregon Journal on Monday, September 15, 1947 (negative 1 of 2)

Portland model Marsha Gayle, reclined on a couch while holding a large “Be My Valentine” card. She holds a paintbrush in one hand, with the other end in her mouth (negative 2 of 10).

Models showing 1950 swimsuits styles at a Jantzen fashion show. Several women are standing on a runway, wearing two-piece swimsuits, while an audience watches. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Thursday, September 29, 1949 (negative 2 of 5).

Shirley Duffin modeling a 1950 Janzten swimsuit style. She stands on a runway with an audience in the background. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Thursday, September 29, 1949 (negative 1 of 5).

Model Natalie Philips with a lilac rabbit. She wears a fur coat, made of lilac rabbit pelts. The photographed rabbit won “best of breed” at a Vancouver show for D.P. Law, of the Rabbit Meat Company in Portland. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, February 12, 1950 (negative 4 of 8).

An unidentified woman models the 126.65 carat Jonkers diamond while on display in Portland. A man is standing next to her and clasping the necklace around her neck, while the woman faces forward (negative 1 of 7).

A portrait of famed famed beauty, Claudia Windsor, in her King Tower apartment in Portland. She sits in front of a typewriter, holding a cup of tea in one hand. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, December 9, 1951 (negative 3 of 10).

A portrait of famed famed beauty, Claudia Windsor, in her King Tower apartment in Portland. She sits in front of a typewriter while wearing a floral outfit and holding a letter in one hand. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, December 9, 1951 (negative 2 of 10).

Two women, modeling new Jantzen Woolen Mills bathing suit styles, on a stage with a group of men in suits. The women sit at the middle of the group with their legs extended. Two lifesavers are hung netted curtains, each reading “S.S. Jantzen” (negative 1 of 6).

Two models showing new Jantzen Woolen Mill bathing suit styles on a stage. A runway, with a rope border, extends from the stage into the audience, while two lifesavers are hung netted curtains, each reading “S.S. Jantzen” (negative 4 of 6).

An unidentified Portland model displaying flowers for Valentines Day. She wears a fur wrap around her shoulder, with what appears to be a corsage made up of orchids and ribbons. She holds one hand next to the flowers while looking to her left (negative 1 of 10).

An unidentified Portland model, wearing a sweetheart dress, displaying flowers for Valentines Day. She wears flowers across the top of her head as she looks at the camera and holds her right arm behind her body (negative 4 of 10).

Model Pat Hall Simperman, posing on the ground for Valentine’s Day. She wears round pieces of paper around her head and wrists, reading “Please By My Valentine,” among other messages. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Friday, February 13, 1953 (negative 2 of 8).

A model at Lambert Gardens in Portland, showing new spring fashion. She wears a long coat and gloves while standing under a tree. She uses on hand to adjust a glove on the other (negative 11 of 11).

A model at Lambert Gardens in Portland, showing new spring fashion. She wears a feathered hat and holds a purse in her right hand, while standing next to a stone bench and brick wall (negative 6 of 11).

A model at Lambert Gardens in Portland, showing new spring fashion. She sits on a padded bench, wearing a polka dotted dress and hat (negative 3 of 11).

A model at Lambert Gardens in Portland, showing new spring fashion. She stands next to a fountain, hands on hips, with two peacocks. A step of steps and a building can be seen behind her (negative 2 of 11).

Model Jean Baker, 6225 N.E. 42nd Avenue, sitting on the ground in front of a roll of seamless paper. She holds a football in one hand and a copy of Len Casonova's book "Football is Fun" in the other, while posing with other football gear (negative 1 of 6).

A portrait of Miss Oregon, Patti Throop, cover girl for National Flower Week. She wears a sweet heart heart with a tulle bottom, and a bunch of small roses in her hair (negative 1 of 2).

Model Joyce Montgomery, posing for a class at the Portland Advertising Art School. She wears a strapless bathing suit as she leans back on her arms and looks at the camera. At the other side of the room are several male student, seated behind drawing boards (negative 1 of 4).

An unidentified model standing in front of a storefront, showing new 1954 spring fashion. She wears a polka-dotted dress, holding one hand against a window sill and another at her waist (negative 1 of 9).

An unidentified model standing next to an iron pillar and fence, showing new 1954 spring fashion. She wears a two-piece suit dress, holding a purse in one hand, with her other against the pillar (negative 3 of 9).

Model Dixie Geer, posing on a table top in her "Red Garters" costume. She has one leg raised as she holds a garter with both hands. This photograph was published in Oregon Journal on Saturday, March 13, 1954 (negative 1 of 3).

Freda Jones, of the Maria Easterly Modeling Agency in Portland, demonstrating “how not to dress.” She wears pants and a polka-dotted short sleeve shirt, as she turns partially away from the camera (negative 1 of 5).

"Miss Portland" Marilyn Craghead leaving Portland for the “Miss Oregon” competition in Seaside. She sits on the hood of an automobile waving, as a smiling man stands next to her holding a suitcase. Several multi-story buildings in downtown Portland can be seen in the background (negative 2 of 3).

A model previewing a new 1955 Jantzen Knitting Mills swimsuit. She holds both hands on her waist as she stands on a runway in front of a seated audience (negative 3 of 9).

Two models preview new 1955 Jantzen Knitting Mills swimsuits. The models stand with their arms behind their backs, wearing matching striped suits featuring long bottoms (negative 4 of 9).

A model previewing a new 1955 Jantzen Knitting Mills swimsuit, standing with two unidentified suited men. One man shakes a finger at the smiling model, who leans against a wooden post (negative 8 of 9).