Early 1900s. Seaweed Sirens

[dewey839]

I am guessing these are university women in costume for some theatrical production with a water theme or scene.  I have no idea who they are supposed to be.  There is one too many for the Rhine maidens.

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[lilac_doll]

This is beautiful ♥

[rheavon]

Looking at their faces, I'm just wondering what they're all thinking- and whose idea it was to dress like ponds.

[petrusplancius]

The story of Hylas and the nymphs? But maybe that was too risque.

http://www.johnwilliamwaterhouse.com/pictures/hylas-nymphs-1896/

[msmoonshade]

We women just can't grow hair like that anymore...