1920s theatre

New York circa 1920. Palais Royal, Broadway.

History used to be one of our favorite subjects back in school. We absolutely adored learning about ancient cultures, long-gone civilizations, recent developments, and how things changed (though people mostly stayed the same). So whenever there’s a chance to share this passion for the past with you, we pounce!

Image 7 of 12 from gallery of Art Deco: How Discovery, Invention and Fashion Created a Movement. Grauman’s Egyptian theatre, Hollywood, California . Image Courtesy of Wikicommons

The 1920s was a decade of rapid change, and societal values – particularly among urban elites – quickly shifted from women being expected to be wives who are subordinate to their husbands to women valuing independence and breaking the rules. In other words, many young women became flappers. 36. Flappers…