Restored and improved image

Flappers Dancing
the Charleston
atop the
Sherman Hotel
Chicago
December 11, 1926

This great old photo says a lot about the freedom and risk-taking of the Roaring 20s. It also shows some of the hat and clothing fashions and hair styles of the day. The photo appeared on stereoviews in the 1920s. Please see our other photos of people and fashion as well. Check out all our items!

You will receive a 5-inch by 7-inch (5x7) print that will ship the next business day after you pay, unless you request to substitute digital images on a CD. (See "CD option" below.) Your request must be made in eBay messages on the same day that you pay for this item. Larger prints are available, sold separately. See "Larger prints are available" below.

This improved print was made new, in a photo lab. We took great care to preserve the sharpness and old look while removing scratches, spots, and other damage that would make it less viewable. We repaired imperfections and improved tonal values.

Why buy this photo:  This print would be a good conversation starter in a restaurant, waiting room, lobby, boutique, hair salon, classroom, office, library, or museum. Decorators use our sepia-tone prints in a variety of ways to make them look old (see "Tone" below). This photo could also be a gift for a history buff. It can be resold in a store (see "Wholesale lots" below). Our photos can be used in school reports, presentations, and displays. 

Larger prints are available, sold separately:  Do not buy this item if you need larger print. You will need to purchase a different eBay item instead. Click "Ask a question" or "Contact seller" to ask how to order a larger size.

8x10 (a standard photo frame size)

11x14 (a standard photo frame size)

12x15 (not a standard size)

16x20 (a standard photo frame size)

Tone:  This print has a sepia tone as shown. Sepia is the color of old prints today, caused by acid in the old paper. Many people prefer the warm sepia tones over cold black and white. The sepia print is on acid-free paper, but looks old. Black and white is available, listed separately. Click "Ask a question" to ask how to purchase black and white.

Finish:  This print has a luster finish that reduces glare. Glossy is available, listed separately. Click "Ask a question" to ask how to purchase glossy finish.

Border:  This print has a minimum border. This means that there may be some white edges (less than 1/4 inch wide) outside the image so that you can display the maximum amount of the images in typical devices that hide the edges of the prints.

Quality:  We select the highest-quality images we can find and carefully restore and improve them. Old photos do not meet today’s high standards due to the limitations of the materials and methods available in those days, and due to aging and damage. But we improve them as much as we can while preserving an old look. Then we process them using modern archival methods so they can be affordable and last for many years.

CD option:  You can request to substitute a CD instead of a print. The CD will contain more than one version of the image, including at least one cropped close-up. We also include related images. All of the images are optimized for digital presentations, websites, social media and e-mail. The images do not exceed 1200 pixels in the longest dimension, and thus may not fill the screen when used for high definition displays. If we have additional information about an image, we include a text file as well. You must request the CD in eBay on the same day that you pay. The CD and images shall not be printed nor reproduced for sale nor distribution.

Packaging:  We ship 5x7 prints and CDs flat with stiff boards to prevent folding, in sturdy envelopes. 

Shipping time:  Your print or CD will ship the next business day after we receive your payment. If you purchase additional eBay items from quaintcards to ship together, an extra day may also be required. The time required by the postal services to deliver your package depends on shipping method, Customs requirements, weather, holidays, and other factors beyond our control.

Shipping cost:  This item is sold with packaging materials and handling included in the price. Domestic postage is also included. For destinations outside the U.S.A., buyer pays actual postage.

Copyright:  This is a significantly cleaned-up, restored, and improved version of this image. It is copyright protected and shall not be reproduced without expressed permission.

Wholesale lots:  If you need a large quantity of this print for framing, for use in classrooms, or for other purposes, please click "Ask a question" to request a wholesale lot. We will create a custom listing in eBay for you. 

Price reductions!  We occasionally mark down many of our popular items for a few days. We are happy to answer your questions. Thanks for looking.