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Irene Castle in "French Heels"

Date: 1922
Description: Irene Castle in a complicated satin and tulle costume in her role as the cabaret dancer Palma May in the silent film "French Heels" (Holtre 1922).
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Mrs. Vernon Castle and her Pet Monkey

Date: 1917
Description: Irene Castle in pajamas and sleeping cap enjoying a cantaloupe as part of a posed breakfast in bed with her pet monkey Rastus. This photograph was used to ...
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Irene Castle in "Patria"

Date: 1917
Description: Irene Castle in a gauzy tulle and satin dress in a full-length pose in a publicity photograph for the silent film "Patria" (International 1917).
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Irene Castle in "Patria"

Date: 1916
Description: Irene Castle in a gauzy tulle and satin dress poses full-length in an air-brushed publicity photograph. The caption printed on the back of the print reads:...
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Woman Dancer Posing

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Description: A woman dancer in costume strikes a pose in profile in a yard in front of a porch. Her costume consists of harem trousers, a sash around her waist, a camis...
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Woman Posing in Costume

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Description: A woman in a costume gazes into the camera with one foot resting on a box, one hand on her hip, the other hand on her knee. Her costume consists of harem t...
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"A Trick of Fate" Scene Still

Date: 1919
Description: Actress Bessie Barriscale as Anna Gerard, the Parisian singer at the Black Rat night club in "A Trick of Fate" (Exhibitors Mutual, 1919).
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Vera Caspary and Dancers

Date: 1956
Description: The writer Vera Caspary, pen in hand, with male and female dancers handsomely posed behind her in a publicity still for the musical comedy play "Wedding in...
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Spectators Watching Native American Dance

Date: 1930
Description: View of a Native American man dancing and wearing traditional dress and a headdress. A group of younger boys, some wearing traditional dress, watch him fro...
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Film Still from "Dad's Downfall"

Date: 1917
Description: Film still depicting a group of men and women, some of the women dressed in gown costumes.
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Film Still from "The Beckoning Flame"

Date: 1916
Description: Film still of interior palatial scene with large group of actors and actresses dancing and celebrating in Indian costumes, some with turbans.
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Line Dancers

Date: 01 10 1993
Description: "On a Sunday evening at G & Z's Hall, country and western line dancers step out smartly to the music."
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Line Dancers

Date: 01 10 1993
Description: "Theresa mayor Mike Weymeir, his wife Carol, village clerk, and their daughter, Laura, participate at G & Z's Hall."
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Line Dancers

Date: 01 10 1993
Description: "Young country and western dancers - Laura Weymeir and Lisa Schultz."
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Dancing at a Campaign Party

Date: 10 05 1986
Description: Long before Governor Earl conceded the race, some backers celebrated at his campaign party in Madison.
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"Naughty Marietta" Operetta at West High School

Date: 03 20 1957
Description: Three laughing "French dancers" pose and look towards John Miller (Simon O'Hara), right. The dancers are, Barbara Newton, Jackie Plenke, and Joanne Lillywh...
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Interns and Residents Wives' Club Dance

Date: 12 07 1957
Description: Two couples are shown dancing with a Christmas tree in the background. Left to right are: Nancy and Dr. William Hardin and Mrs. and Dr. Michael Lazor.
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Truck Towing Colorful Float in Parade

Date: 11 25 1976
Description: Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. The Macy's storefront can be seen in the background. A yellow and brown International Harvester Scout 4x4 is towing a float...
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Youth on View.....Dancing

Date: 04 13 1959
Description: Teenagers Carol Ball and Tom Gately dance the Cha-Cha-Cha.
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Youth on View.....Dancing

Date: 04 13 1959
Description: Teenagers Rick Frederick and Judy Thayer dance the Jitterbug.

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