They weren't really there . . . how I love them for pretending. Arcade photos, photo booths, painted backdrops, novelty props . . . so real simply because they were not real at all. Moments which never existed, caught for ever, dearer than reality.
Edwardian arcade photograph of a musical young lady sitting on a paper moon - by BigalDavies on Flickr.
Edwardian arcade photograph of lady sitting on an unusual formally dressed paper moon (with a cowlick!) at the Marine Arcade Studios, Margate - by lovedaylemon on Flickr.
Early 20th C. arcade photograph of man drinking alcohol on a paper moon - which looks as if it’s also been imbibing - by ~BostonBill~ on Flickr.
Wonderful group photo of flappers and their beaux on a large paper moon c.1930s by ~BostonBill~ on Flickr.
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