May Day procession

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Title
May Day procession
Institution
Bryn Mawr College
Description
The procession for "big" May Day 1906. Costumed students move forward in formation, with the "heralds" playing bugles at the front of the 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.
Collection
Bryn Mawr College Photo Archives
Subject
Bryn Mawr College
Bryn Mawr College History
May Day
Parades
Processions
Traditions
May celebrations
Themes
Dress
Tradition and Ritual
Date
1900 May 6
Location
Bryn Mawr
Format
Photographs
Physical Description
25.1 cm x 34.4 cm
Copyright and Use
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Item Identifier PAEOS_087
Cite this Item
"May Day procession". Bryn Mawr College. 1900 May 6. College Women. Web. Accessed March 31, 2023. https://www.collegewomen.org/node/13538
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