The Ziegfeld Follies were theatrical productions modeled after the French Folies Bergères. They have been described as something of a cross between Broadway shows and Vaudeville reviews. Prominently featured in the Follies were the iconic "Ziegfeld girls" who were the mainstay of these shows. They were actresses and dancers, many quite accomplished. [Here's a full-length feature produced by Ziegfeld, titled "Glorifying the American Girl".]
Alfred Cheney Johnston took many photographs of the Ziegfeld girls. Many of these were tasteful nudes; the ones here are all clothed (or at least half-clothed).
Alexandra Carlisle
Anne Lee Patterson, 1931
Anne Lee Patterson
Barbara Stanwyck
[she became a big Hollywood star]
Bea Ackerman of the Ziegfeld Follies, 1923-24
Billie Dove, 1920s
Claudia Dell
Dog and Model
Drucilla Strain
Frieda Mierse - Ziegfeld girl
Hazel Forbes - Ziegfeld girl
Helene Costello
Kay English, Ziegfeld girl, 1929
Margaret Horan with dog
Marion Davies, Ziegfeld girl, 1924