Group of people in ragtime fancy dress
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Group of people in ragtime fancy dress
A group of people in ragtime style fancy dress, including a cowboy on a mule, two policemen, men in drag, a pierrot, a chef, and a few blacked-up faces. Date: 1920s
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Blacked Chef Cow Boy Drag Dressed Dressing Faces Fancy Groups Mule Parties Pierrot Pity Police Men Ragtime
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph captures the essence of a lively and festive 1920s social gathering, where the group of people have donned ragtime fancy dress costumes to celebrate the era's unique and exuberant spirit. The diverse and intriguing assortment of characters in the image includes a cowboy proudly seated atop a mule, two policemen in their distinctive uniforms, men in drag, a pierrot with his mournful expression, a chef in a tall hat and apron, and a few individuals with their faces blacked up. The cowboy, with his ten-gallon hat and bandana, adds a touch of the Wild West to the scene, while the policemen, with their badges and nightsticks, bring an air of authority. The men in drag, with their feminine attire and exaggerated makeup, add a playful and theatrical element, while the pierrot, with his white face paint and sad clown outfit, represents the melancholic side of the ragtime genre. The chef, with his tall hat and apron, adds a touch of whimsy and culinary charm to the group. The blacked-up faces, although a controversial aspect of the time, were a common sight at 1920s parties and were intended to represent various ethnicities and characters. This photograph is a fascinating glimpse into the social customs and cultural trends of the 1920s, a time of great change and creativity.
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