[027315] (Americana - 20th Century - Photography - Girls Dance - May Day
- New York City). Circa 1915 Group of
Photographs Girls School Practicing May Pole and Folk Dancing on Building
Rooftop in New York City Five photographs in black and white; three of
the images show groups of young women, practicing steps and positions for the traditional
Maypole dance; one image with a folk dance, in costume; another of a double-line
'duck through the arms tunnel' of girls. These young women appear to be of high
school age and are accompanied by their adult women instructors. No date, photographer,
location or studio imprint; the visible 'skyscraper' architecture in the
smog-ridden background and clothing styles give the impression of a downtown
New York City locale circa 1915. Average approx. 7 1/4" x 8 1/2"
size, one slightly longer, all oblong format; a little surface-crinkling; the 'folk
dance' with old crease-line; bit of tips chipping; in very good condition.