Tag: 1920s

The Camden News affronted by Sydney ‘flappers’ and the appearance of the modern girl.
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The Camden News affronted by Sydney ‘flappers’ and the appearance of the modern girl.

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The modern girl appeared in Camden in the 1920s as she did elsewhere in the world. One representation of the modern girl was the 'flapper' who had a variety of responses in the town.

The mysteries of a photograph
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The mysteries of a photograph

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How the mysteries of a pretty picture from yesteryear allows you to peel back the layers of the past. Each layer has a meaning and a story that is told by the historian. The stories provide context for the photograph and give it greater meaning.