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

Collection