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Fascinating Costumes and Facial Expressions from a Century Ago

  • Published February 21, 2013
Washington, D.C., 1919. "Fourth of July tableau on the Ellipse -- 'Columbia,' 'Liberty' and dancers." Harris & Ewing Collection glass negative.
Step back in time and explore the fascinating costumes and facial expressions of 1919. See a "Fourth of July tableau on the Ellipse" featuring 'Columbia', 'Liberty' and dancers in a stunning Harris & Ewing Collection glass negative.
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Interesting costumes. Even more interesting facial expressions.

Washington, D.C., 1919. "Fourth of July tableau on the Ellipse -- 'Columbia,' 'Liberty' and dancers." Harris & Ewing Collection glass negative.
Washington, D.C., 1919. “Fourth of July tableau on the Ellipse — ‘Columbia,’ ‘Liberty’ and dancers.” Harris & Ewing Collection glass negative.

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