Sesquicentennial Belles
Item
Dublin Core
Title
Sesquicentennial Belles
Subject
Sesquicentennial celebrations
Buttons
Milton, PA
Description
During Milton's 150 year celebration, the Sesquicentennial Belles (Sesqui Belles) were incorporated in many events. Women wore long dresses, bonnets, and garters with bells on them for the parade.
In April, some Milton women made the vow not to wear makeup until Sesquicentennial Week in June. Those who did not make the pledge were required to wear a button as their 'cosmetic permit'.
In April, some Milton women made the vow not to wear makeup until Sesquicentennial Week in June. Those who did not make the pledge were required to wear a button as their 'cosmetic permit'.
Creator
Sesquicentenial Committee
Source
Information about the Milton sesquicentennial was drawn from articles by George Venios, published by Standard Journal:
http://www.standard-journal.com/news/article_5b73716f-7306-5f86-8fd6-f777be91c2a4.html
http://www.standard-journal.com/news/article_ff504a6c-20c9-5740-9b1d-10d1b4aa4bac.html
http://www.standard-journal.com/news/article_5b73716f-7306-5f86-8fd6-f777be91c2a4.html
http://www.standard-journal.com/news/article_ff504a6c-20c9-5740-9b1d-10d1b4aa4bac.html
Date
1967-06-18
Format
image/jpeg
Identifier
Woodling_George-Susquicentennial Photos and Buttons-01
Coverage
Milton, PA
Citation
Sesquicentenial Committee, “Sesquicentennial Belles,” Pennsylvania History Harvest, accessed May 3, 2024, https://pahistoryharvest.omeka.net/items/show/165.