Lot #170: Original Vintage Black-and-White Snapshot of a Canadian Woman #4

Original Vintage Black-and-White Snapshot of a Canadian Woman #4 This photograph depicts a woman in 1920s fashion standing in front of the Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal in Montreal, Canada. Description The image is a black-and-white personal snapshot featuring: Subject: A young woman dressed in typical "flapper-era" attire, including a dropped-waist dress with tiered ruffles, light-colored stockings, dark T-strap heels, and a cloche hat. She is also wearing a dark fur stole. Background: The iconic Saint Joseph's Oratory during its construction phase. The large statue of Saint Joseph is visible on a high pedestal above the building. Setting: The expansive grounds and gardens of the Oratory, showing the formal pathways and landscaping typical of the early 20th century. Border: The photo is framed by a decorative geometric art deco style border common in 1920s and 1930s photo printing. Historical Value The photo holds value as a historical record of both fashion and architectural development: Architecture: It captures Saint Joseph's Oratory before the completion of its famous dome, which was a major engineering feat of the 1930s. Social History: It serves as a primary source for everyday middle-class life and travel in Montreal during the "Roaring Twenties". All information provided herein is considered accurate. It is the buyer's responsibility to verify its accurateness. As shown and as is. The pictures are part of the description. Pickup category timeslot {A}