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Roaring 20s fashion at it's finest! My maternal Great-Grand-Aunt Rosa Sarah DeMarco (who was affectionaltely known as Bada which is Italian for "beautiful") at age 21 on her wedding day January 16, 1922 with groom Francis Tamburo.
Click to enlarge the photo to see the details, I especially love the feather hat!
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I was wondering what that was on her head!
Thanks for the Love Its and Like Its! I think this photo truly captures a moment in time.
What a very handsome couple. Her nickname was very appropriate in my opinion. And the gentleman was very attractive also. What a wonderful vintage photograph. You must cherish it.
A beautiful couple and a spectacular hat!
Thanks for the comments! I do not own the original of this photo, a family member does.