In late May 1908, a garden party was held at Governor’s Island, NY.
Let your mind wander to a time of grandeur. Relish in the grace and gentility exhibited in the following images.
Photos are courtesy of the Library of Congress.
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This was so cool! Thanks!!
Thank you so much for that look into the past of our ancestors.
Those hats!
I love how everything is so carefully decorated from the ladies, children, men to the outdoor festivities!
Thank you for these wonderful pictures.
I am not sure I could survive in the month of May in head to toe heavy coverings of garments, squeezing corset, saddled up with a bustle, etc, with just my face showing…
and not being able to use my given name…just known as Mrs.”insert husbands name here.”
I wonder, image #4,if brother and sister shown, they are about the same age, same facial features…
This all makes one think.
I loved these photos. Gypsies or are they a costume attraction?