Due to Halloween, this week's #FlashbackFriday is considered a bonus! Are you dressing up for any Halloween events this year? Even when it wasn't Halloween, students at Findlay College had a habit of dressing up for other occasions (and not in ways you'd expect!).
The two photos below are of campus groups: one from the 1920s, and the other from a similar time period but unspecified. The group members are dressed in clothing that would be considered "unique" for attending class. The meaning behind the outfits is unknown in both photos, but it demonstrates how students were not afraid to wear costumes! It is possible that the students were dressed for a special event, party, or yearbook photo.
These outfits are certainly different from the typical "1920s" costumes you see on Halloween! Maybe the next time you plan to dress up like the 1920s, use these photos as a reference!
Postcard, Findlay College (1920s)
This photograph is on a postcard that could be sent as regular mail. The costumes resemble clown/circus outfits from the 1920s and 1930s (click here and fast forward to 4:20 to see a sample for reference).
Photograph on Findlay College Campus (circa 1920s-1930s)
This photo features costumes resembling Greek and Roman fashion. It is possible that these students were part of a literary society on campus.