The Scarecrow of Tomorrow

Miss Penelope Shoo. A scarecrow with style. On display by the Wonder Bakery exhibit at the 1939 New York World's Fair.

Pittsburgh Press - July 2, 1939

source: The 1939-1940 New York World's Fair, by Bill Cotter

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Posted By: Alex - Sat Oct 30, 2021
Category: Fashion | 1930s | Halloween | Yesterday’s Tomorrows

Comments

Jean Spadea was onto something. All the supermodels shall be dressed up every year for a big Halloween parade. They already look like skeletons. The profits could go to an association against anorexia and bulimia.

Posted by Yudith on 10/31/21 at 05:28 AM

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