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Fantasy Austrian New Year Maypole
Fantasy Austrian New Year Maypole - A glamorous young lady enjoys toying with her formerly-dressed suitors, all in miniature form and flying around her on champagne bottles, each with a propeller and held aloft by coloured ribbons!! One of her devotees holds aloft a diamond ring in a box, clearly proposing marriage Date: 1912
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Admirers Amusing Austria Austrian Bizarre Maypole Plays Ribbons Smartly Dressed Suitors Tiny Unusual Weird Dilly Toying
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1. Title: "A Glamorous Enchantress at the Austrian New Year Maypole, 1912" 2.. In this whimsical and enchanting scene from the early 1910s, a captivating young lady graces the Austrian New Year Maypole, surrounded by a flock of miniature, smartly-dressed suitors, all vying for her attention. Each gentleman, held aloft by coloured ribbons, hovers playfully around her on champagne bottles, each adorned with a propeller. The merriment of the occasion is palpable as one of her admirers extends a diamond ring in a box, proposing marriage to the charming enchantress. 3. Description: This charming photograph print, dating back to 1912, captures the spirit of an odd yet amusing Austrian New Year tradition. The glamorous young woman, dressed in her finest evening attire, sits atop the Maypole, her expression playful and full of mischief. Her suitors, all in miniature form, fly around her in a dizzying dance, their champagne bottles providing the perfect platform for their aerial antics. The scene is further enhanced by the vibrant colours of the ribbons, which add a touch of whimsy and fun to the image. 4. Keywords: Weird, odd, bizarre, unusual, amusing, fun, funny, dilly, humour, humorous, 1910s, 1912, Austria, Austrian, woman, miniature, tiny, little, smartly dressed, evening, dress, men, suitors, admirers, playing, toying, plays, maypole, coloured, ribbons. 5. Background: The Austrian New Year Maypole was a unique and quirky tradition that took place in Austria during the early 1900s. The Maypole, which was typically decorated with ribbons and flowers, was the site of various amusing activities, including the flying of miniature suitors on champagne bottles. This photograph print, taken in 1912, captures the essence of this odd yet delightful tradition, providing a glimpse into the past and the whimsical world of Austrian New Year celebrations.
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