The 1920s - 1940s are most interesting to me. There was the Roaring Twenties, Black Thursday, the Depression, Volstead Act, Women's History; the list goes on and on. I also find the Gregorian, Victorian, Edwardian era interesting as well. I hope you enjoy your visit!
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Showing posts with label Miss America. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Miss America. Show all posts
Sunday, January 20, 2013
Friday, August 17, 2012
Margaret Gorman
The first Miss America, Margaret Gorman, (August 18, 1905–October 1, 1995) strikes a pose with her toes, bare knee-caps and all, and smiles. Spectators are gathered behind her. Margaret Gorman of
Washington, D.C., stands 5'1" tall, measures 30-25-32, and has recently
turned 16 years old. Here original title is "Miss Washington," but
before the pageant repeats for its second year she will become "Miss
America." c. 1921
Source: bikiniscience
Source: bikiniscience
Labels:
1921,
history,
Margaret Gorman,
Miss America,
pageant,
photo,
society,
vintage
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