Men at a dance, probably northern Wisconsin, ca. 1910.
Bandolier bags were an essential part of men’s formal dress for dances and ceremonies. Wearing two bags at once, like some of the men shown here are doing, was a sign of prestige and status. Photo by Arthur J. Kingsbury.
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