This week’s Sepia Saturday prompt celebrates the 90th
birthday of Queen Elizabeth II by featuring a picture of her and her sister
Margaret in their younger days when they performed in a pantomime production of
Aladdin at Windsor Castle.
My grandaunts Helen (Killeen Parker) and Mae (Killeen
Holland) were not performing in any sort of dramatic production when these
photos were taken, yet Helen thought they appeared rather exotic in those
headbands.
Masked Dancers
While Helen and Mae were posed much like dancers, they were not wearing masks.
While Helen and Mae were posed much like dancers, they were not wearing masks.
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| Helen and Mae about 1920 |
Oriental Lady
Does Helen look like an “Oriental” lady to you?
Does Helen look like an “Oriental” lady to you?
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| Helen about 1920 |
They look more like the Karate Kid, if you ask me.
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Wonder if the headbands helped keep their hair in place.
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They look pretty exotic. In the 70's with some tie-dye they would have been right in fashion. Is that a grape arbor in the background?
ReplyDeleteHelen and Mae look lovely.The 1920s was such an interesting decade.
ReplyDeleteThey are clearly dressed in 1920s style. Nice photos.
ReplyDeleteSo the definition of "Oriental" must have been a bit different in the 20s...certainly including headbands! Great post showing sisters also!
ReplyDeleteNot really oriental, but interesting! I love the 20s fashion.
ReplyDeleteYour grandaunts make a great match for the theme. The captions add an innocent and personal charm too.
ReplyDeleteI think they may have misjudged their costumes, though the photos are great.
ReplyDeleteHelen clearly had a good imagination. In any event, they are great photos of their period.
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