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Tag Archives: suits
A May Gathering, 1953
The stamp on the back of this photo says May 1953, although sometimes people get their pictures developed long after the fact. However, the trees indicate that it could be May. The clothing also points to a transitional season. The … Continue reading
Girl Group, 1940s
This lineup of women with great legs comes from a Chicago antique store. Perhaps this is a family gathering of mothers, daughters, aunts, and nieces. The skirt lengths and cuts indicate that this photo was most likely taken in the … Continue reading
What to Wear on an Airplane, 1957
These women from Kern County, part of California’s agricultural heartland, are dressed up for a trip to Hawaii. According to Calisphere, they were part of a delegation from the Kern County business women’s organization. Look at their clothes! Not only … Continue reading