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Tag Archives: holidays
Golfing in Costume, 1947
This might or might not be a Halloween photo. The archivists guessed yes, and on what other occasions do grown women dress up in silly outfits? I think I recognize most of the looks here. Starting from the right we … Continue reading
A Navajo Fourth of July, 1953
Whatever you wore for the Fourth of July celebration, it was probably not nearly as beautiful as this Navajo woman’s outfit. The shirt is most likely velvet, the traditional fabric for Navajo women’s festive clothing. It is adorned with silver … Continue reading
Gold Star Mothers on Memorial Day, 1924
With all the talk of road trips and crowded airports, Memorial Day is mainly known as the official start of the vacation season in the United States. However, its original purpose was to honor war dead. Read this fascinating articles … Continue reading
Posted in 1920s
Tagged fur, hats/headcoverings, holidays, Washington DC, World War One
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Easter Bonnet Luncheon, 1961
This photo comes from a very large archive of work by Charles “Teenie” Harris, housed at the Carnegie Museum of Art in Pittsburg. Harris was a staff photographer for the Pittsburgh Courier, a major African American newspaper in the mid … Continue reading
Posted in 1960s
Tagged African American, hats/headcoverings, holidays, Pennsylvania, women's organizations
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International Women’s Day and the Older Woman
International Women’s Day began in the early 20th century as an observance of women’s place in the international socialist labor movement. Although rarely celebrated in the US with any force today, it sometimes gets a mention from politicians and companies … Continue reading
Funny Hats on New Year’s Eve, 1970
I wish I had a funny hat and a collection of friends to celebrate New Year’s Eve. Given my love of champagne, or similar bubbly beverages, it is a favorite holiday of mine. At this party, sponsored by music mogul … Continue reading
Christmas in Minidoka, 1943
When Japanese Americans were removed from their homes by presidential order in 1942, they were sent to a number of concentration camps for the duration of World War Two. One was Minidoka, located near the town of Hunt, Idaho. Taken … Continue reading
Posted in 1940s
Tagged aprons, Asian American, generations, hats/headcoverings, holidays, Idaho, World War Two
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Toasting Thanksgiving, 1947
You wonder what they had to be so thankful for in 1947. Were they still toasting the end of World War Two, or was it some private milestone? I know I will be lifting at least a few glasses to … Continue reading
The Wearing of the Green
Today is St. Patrick’s Day, and I’m fascinated by the American convention of wearing green for this holiday. Do the Irish themselves do it, I wonder? And is there any other holiday when a certain color is considered a requirement? … Continue reading