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Family in ancient Egypt style fancy dress, 1920s
A father, mother and little girl dressed collectively in the style of ancient Egypt, at a time when, following the discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun in Luxor, the craze for Egyptian style was widespread and influential. Date: c.1924
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Apr16 Craze Dressed Dressing Egyptians Fancy Tutankhamun
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This photograph captures the essence of a family embracing the ancient Egyptian craze that swept through the Western world in the 1920s. Dressed in elaborate and authentic-looking Egyptian-inspired costumes, the father, mother, and little girl transport us back in time to the mystical land of the pharaohs. The year was around 1924, a time when the discovery of King Tutankhamun's tomb in Luxor, Egypt, had the world enthralled. The intriguing artifacts and treasures unearthed sparked an unquenchable fascination with all things Egyptian. This fascination extended beyond the realm of archaeology and into the world of fashion, art, and popular culture. The family in this photograph embodies this trend, with the father donning a golden headdress adorned with the falcon head of Horus, the mother wearing a flowing white linen dress with intricate hieroglyphic patterns, and the little girl dressed in a delicate linen dress with a golden cartouche bearing her name. Their poses and expressions add to the authenticity of the scene, further immersing us in the ancient Egyptian world. This photograph is a charming reminder of a time when families sought to connect with the past and create memories that transcended their own era. The Egyptian craze of the 1920s may have been a fleeting trend, but the memories and the enchantment it brought to families like the one in this photograph continue to captivate us to this day.
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