One of my library treasures is a complete set of Sets in Order mags from 1949 to 1958 or so. Of course, few of the dances of the day are applicable to what we do now, but there are fun things like the introduction of the challenging call "Square Thru" about 1955 that keeps me smiling. This was just before the explosion of new calls that made the need for standardized lists imperative.
Prairie skirts with frilly blouses were it for women then, and full dude-style cowboy wear was de rigeur for men. The late 50s into the late 60s is what cemented the current uniform into place.
Although I know the age of the dancer was younger, there are still plenty of older folk noted in the photos of the day.
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Date: 2008-10-27 06:44 pm (UTC)Prairie skirts with frilly blouses were it for women then, and full dude-style cowboy wear was de rigeur for men. The late 50s into the late 60s is what cemented the current uniform into place.
Although I know the age of the dancer was younger, there are still plenty of older folk noted in the photos of the day.