Keywords: Monson band
Item 81674
Monson Centennial Parade, Monson, 1922
Contributed by: Monson Historical Society Date: 1922-08-24 Location: Monson Media: Photographic print
Item 78789
Portland-Monson Slate Company celebration, Monson, ca. 1916
Contributed by: Monson Historical Society Date: circa 1916 Location: Monson Media: Photographic print
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Before the era of recorded music and radio, nearly every community had a band that played at parades and other civic events. Fire departments had bands, military units had bands, theaters had bands. Band music was everywhere.
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Dressing Up, Standing Out, Fitting In
Adorning oneself to look one's "best" has varied over time, gender, economic class, and by event. Adornments suggest one's sense of identity and one's intent to stand out or fit in.
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