Margie Harrison - Playboy USA - June 1954

The first Playmate definitely known to have graced more than one centerfold in the magazine, Margie Harrison was a much sought after professional model in the Fifties. A mere four issues separated her Playboy appearances, both of which (published in the January 1954 and June 1954 issues) featured photos purchased by Hugh Hefner from the John Baumgarth Calendar Co. of Melrose Park, Illinois. Collectors of pin-up art may also find photos of Margie on the pages of Follies and Gala magazines of the same period.

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Margie Harrison - Playboy USA - Jan 1954

Margie Harrison is an American actress and model. She was Playmate of the Month for both January 1954 and June 1954. While Marilyn Monroe preceded her as a Playboy "Sweetheart of the Month", Monroe did not appear in the center pages, but was pictured on pages 16 to 18. Harrison is therefore the first model designated "Playmate of the Month." Like Monroe, her photo was purchased from the John Baumgarth Company, which specialized in pin-up calendars. According to The Playmate Book, Harrison also appeared in the men's magazines Follies and Gala.


 

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