Modern Dancing in Beer hall, Bulawayo, South Rhodesia brings out the most sophisticated of clothing.

Modern Dancing in Beer hall, Bulawayo, South Rhodesia brings out the most sophisticated of clothing.

Photograph

Nickolas Muray

Maker
American, b. Hungary, 1892–1965

Modern Dancing in Beer hall, Bulawayo, South Rhodesia brings out the most sophisticated of clothing.

From The Great Tribes of Africa


1957
Gelatin silver print
Image: 26.5 x 34 cm
Mount: 28 x 35.5 cm
Gift of Mrs. Nickolas Muray
Inscriptions verso (typed label, crossed out):
A bra is a bra is a bra, but a dress really should conceal it. This Bulawayan beauty in Southern Rhodesia doesn't seem to care.

verso (typed label):
Modern dancing in Bulawayo beer hall in Southern Rhodesia brings out the most sophisticated of clothing. All styles from sport to top hat, from calico to chiffon, are in evidence.
1957

verso (stamp): Photo by Muray / Mrs. Nickolas Muray / 2401 River Road / Pt. Pleasant New Jersey

verso, label (stamp): Photo by Muray / Mrs. Nickolas Muray / 333 E. 49th St. - 6B / New York 17, N.Y.
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