The pictures were simply labeled "Charleston party" and they were from 1949. Given the lack of context, it was difficult to tell if they were from an actual party in Charleston or from a party based around the Charleston dance. After looking at them a bit more, it looks like they were actually taken in New Jersey, and based on the tiger costume in some of the pictures, I'd put money that they were students from Princeton. It is a bummer that the pictures aren't actually from Charleston, but they are still awesome. Here are just a few:
Is there anything nattier than a raccoon fur coat and a straw boater worn with a tuxedo?
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I love the 2nd shot from the bottom!
This might be the most amazing thing I've seen in awhile!!
LOVED these! Thanks for scrounging them up!
On one trip to Charleston, I had a tour guide (yes, I have done about 3 carriage tours there) said that Charleston boys went up to Princeton because it was the Southern gentleman's university.
I've seen these photos several places, and you hit the nail on the head -- Princeton men and their dates doing the Charleston. Charming!
Great pics! Enjoy your time in Charleston and Happy Holidays!
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