Documenting the History of Women in Higher Education-
Title
May Day procession
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Institution
Bryn Mawr College
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Description
Members of the May Day Procession advancing. Two girls holding garlands of flowers lead, followed by students mounted on dark horses, and others follow. Imprinted on the front of the photograph is the photographer's mark "PEIRCE and JONES - PHILA.? Back of photograph inscribed "May Day - Big -1900 Procession." May Day celebrates spring and honors parting seniors featuring parades, theater, and maypole dancing. Big May Day occurs once every four years and is marked by even more extravagant celebrations.
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Collection
Bryn Mawr College Photo Archives
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Creator
Peirce & Jones (photographer)
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Date
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Location
Bryn Mawr
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Format
Photographs
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Physical Description
26.8 cm x 34.5
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Copyright and Use
For information about copyright status and permission to publish, please contact the Bryn Mawr College Special Collections Department.
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Item Identifier PAEOS_082
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Cite this Item
Peirce & Jones (photographer). "May Day procession". Bryn Mawr College. 1900 May 6. College Women. Web. Accessed June 3, 2023. https://collegewomen.org/node/13539
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