Beauty pageant contestant

Title

Beauty pageant contestant

Description

Black and white (overexposed) image of a young woman in an evening dress. She sits on a chair outdoors on what appears to be a stage. Her dress is sleeveless and she wears a necklace. Her hair is pulled away from her face, but falls loose and free to her shoulders. In the background buildings can be seen, including a two-story building with motel. 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 negatives

Identifier

WCMpic_014522

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