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Mop Heads
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Top-hatted master of ceremonies, Stanton Stavrum, looks on as Robert Smith, Charles Van Deitz, and Hugh Benidict in mop wigs and dresses, rehearse singing while playing washboards. They performed at the Junior Chamber of Commerce Christmas Party.
December 26, 1948
Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer)
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