Queue of women for shoefitting xray machine, at Messrs Babers, Oxford Street, London. Captioned, Our twenty first birthday Gifts and Recipients and A Symphony in Shoes

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Queue of women for shoefitting xray machine, at Messrs Babers, Oxford Street, London. Captioned, Our twenty first birthday Gifts and Recipients and A Symphony in Shoes

Queue of women for shoefitting xray machine, at Messrs Babers, Oxford Street, London. Captioned, Our twenty first birthday Gifts and Recipients and A Symphony in Shoes'. A hundred winners from The Bystander birthday ball, had each won a Two Guinea Pair of Shoes'. Date: 1925

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Ball Birthday Bystander Gifts Guinea Hundred Messrs Oxford Pair Queue Queueing Recipients Shoes Symphony Technology Winners Xray 1925

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Our Twenty-First Birthday Gifts and Recipients: A Symphony in Shoes" In this photograph from 1925, a queue of women patiently wait their turn at Messrs Babers, Oxford Street, London, for the innovative shoefitting x-ray machine. The hundred lucky winners from The Bystander birthday ball, an annual social event, each received a Two Guinea Pair of Shoes as their birthday gift. The women, dressed in fashionable 1920s attire, exhibit a sense of excitement and anticipation as they prepare to receive their perfectly fitted footwear. The shoefitting x-ray machine, a technological marvel of the era, ensured that each pair was tailored to the unique contours of each foot, resulting in unparalleled comfort and style. The scene is reminiscent of a symphony, with each woman playing her part in the harmonious process of acquiring the perfect pair of shoes. The queue, a testament to the enduring allure of fashion and the importance of a well-fitted pair, stretches out the door of Messrs Babers, showcasing the determination and joy that comes with receiving a cherished gift. This photograph, taken in 1925, offers a glimpse into the past, showcasing the intersection of fashion, technology, and the significance of a milestone birthday. The women, their elegant attire, and the cutting-edge shoefitting x-ray machine, all come together to create a moment in time that resonates with the spirit of the 20th century.

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