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The May Queen

The May Queens headdress being adjusted prior to the festivities by ladies in waiting. Date: circa 1904

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Media ID 14349856

© Mary Evans Picture Library/Peter & Dawn Cope Collection

Adjusted Carter Festivities Headdress Prior Sydney Waiting


EDITORS COMMENTS
This enchanting photograph captures a moment of anticipation and preparation as the May Queen's headdress is adjusted by her ladies in waiting, in what appears to be Sydney, Australia, around the year 1904. The May Queen tradition is an ancient European custom celebrating the arrival of spring, with the Queen representing the goddess of fertility and growth. In this image, the May Queen's regal attire shines with intricate details, adorned with flowers, ribbons, and beads, reflecting the beauty and vibrancy of the season. The ladies in waiting, dressed in elegant gowns, carefully attend to the Queen, ensuring her headdress is secure and perfectly aligned, their faces filled with a sense of pride and reverence. The soft, warm light filtering through the trees and the lush greenery surrounding the scene adds to the magical and ethereal atmosphere, transporting us back in time to an era of enchantment and wonder. This photograph is a captivating reminder of the enduring allure of the May Queen tradition and the joy and beauty of the spring season.

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