Miss Hillsboro in a swimsuit
Title
Miss Hillsboro in a swimsuit
Description
Black and white image of a woman standing outside in a two-piece swimsuit. She has shoulder-length curly hair, parted on one side. A banner reading 'Miss Hillsboro' is draped from her right shoulder down to her left hip. Other people and a building can be seen in the background. Museum records do not identify the woman; the image is one of a group of photos attributed to a beauty pageant, circa 1953. 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 prints
Language
English
Identifier
WCMpic_014519
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