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2. Roaring Twenties - Wikipedia

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   The Roaring Twenties was a decade of economic growth and widespread prosperity, driven by recovery from wartime devastation and deferred spending, a boom in construction, and the rapid growth of consumer goods such as automobiles and electricity in North America and Europe and a few other developed countries such as Australia. [18]

3. 1920s in Western fashion - Wikipedia

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   The tubular dresses of the 'teens had evolved into a similar silhouette that now sported shorter skirts with pleats, gathers, or slits to allow motion. The most memorable fashion trend of the Roaring Twenties was undoubtedly "the flapper" look. The flapper dress was functional and flattened the bust line rather than accentuating it. [3]

4. Flapper - Wikipedia

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   The flapper lifestyle and look disappeared and the roaring '20s era of glitz and glamour came to an end in America after the Wall Street Crash of 1929. [105] Unable to afford the latest trends and lifestyle, the once-vibrant flapper women returned to their dropped hemlines, and the flapper dress disappeared.

5. What You Will: THT Rep presents 'Twelfth Night' and 'Judith ...

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   A few years ago the former Stageloft Repertory Theater in Sturbridge placed the play in a 1920s New Orleans speakeasy. THT Rep's "Twelfth Night" evokes the "Gatsby elegance and indulgence of the ...

6. Glossary of early twentieth century slang in the United States

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   Seller of hard liquor; Cheap speakeasy [17] gink Man or fellow [189] give the air Break a date [147] give the knee Dance cheek-to-cheek and Toe-to-Toe [147] glad rags Clothing to 'go out on the town; Attire to wear to parties or special occasions [190] glom The act of stealing; also glaum [191] glorious regalia Chic clothing of a flapper [147 ...

7. Celebrate the new year in Roaring Twenties style at the ... - AOL

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   Dec. 28—Take a step back in time to celebrate the New Year on Jan. 6, from 7-11 p.m. with the Hormel Historic Home. Get all dolled up in your favorite flapper dresses and pinstriped suits, or ...