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Do we need the Actress?. Mr Edgar Atchison-Ely in Rational Dress. Date: 1904
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Do we need the Actress?. Mr Edgar Atchison-Ely in Rational Dress. Date: 1904
" Do we need the Actress?". Mr Edgar Atchison-Ely in Rational Dress. Date: 1904
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Attire Bizarre Cross Dressing Drag Edgar Elaborate Outlandish Puffy Rational Ridiculous Shoulders Sleeves Wacky Wide Brimmed Wild Over The Top
EDITORS COMMENTS
Do we need the Actress? Mr. Edgar Atchison-Ely in Rational Dress. Date: 1904" is an intriguing and thought-provoking photograph that captures the essence of the early 1900s and the debates surrounding gender roles and fashion during that era. The image features Mr. Edgar Atchison-Ely, a man dressed in a wildly extravagant and outlandish "rational dress" outfit, which was intended to challenge the traditional feminine attire of the time. The photograph is a striking representation of the wacky and bizarre fashion trends that emerged during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Mr. Atchison-Ely's wide-brimmed hat, puffy shoulders, and elaborate sleeves are reminiscent of the elaborate costumes worn by actresses during this period. However, the fact that a man is wearing such an outfit raises questions about the role of women in society and the expectations placed upon them. The title of the photograph, "Do we need the Actress?" adds an intriguing layer of meaning to the image. Was Mr. Atchison-Ely making a statement about the performative nature of gender roles and the theatricality of fashion? Or was he simply poking fun at the absurdity of the fashion trends of the time? Regardless of the answer, this photograph is a fascinating glimpse into the past and a reminder of the complex and often contradictory nature of gender and fashion in the early 1900s. The wide-ranging reactions to Mr. Atchison-Ely's outfit, from admiration to ridicule, highlight the wild and ridiculous nature of the fashion trends of the time and the ongoing debates surrounding gender roles and expectations. Overall, "Do we need the Actress? Mr. Edgar Atchison-Ely in Rational Dress. Date: 1904" is a captivating and thought-provoking photograph that continues to intrigue and delight viewers over a century after it was taken.
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