Beauty pageant contestants

Title

Beauty pageant contestants

Description

Black and white image of a group of women in swimsuits standing on a scaffolding with 'Keep Off' lettered on two of the supports. All but one of the women wear a one piece swimsuit; the remaining woman wears a two piece swimsuit. High, thin clouds are the only background. Museum records indicate that this was taken in 1953, but do not identify the women or the event, other than a beauty pageant. This image was part of the Herbert McMullen bequest. McMullen was a local photographer who also collected other images of daily life in the area.

Date Created

circa 1953

Subject

Photography of women
Feminine beauty (Aesthetics)
Bathing suits
Beauty contests
Beauty contestants
Arts & Entertainment (General)
Cultural Studies

Medium

gelatin silver negatives

Language

English

Identifier

WCMpic_014515

Rights

Online access to this image is for research and educational purposes only. To inquire about permissions, order a reproduction, or for more information, please contact the Five Oaks Museum at Research@FiveOaksMuseum.org.
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Source

Robert L. Benson Research Library, Five Oaks Museum

Type

Still Image

Collection