Beauty Pageant Collection

MARGARET GORMAN, 1921. First Miss America at Atlantic City in 1921

Stevie Turner entered her first big beauty contest the whole village went along to watch. And on Monday, August 28, 1972, villagers from Thornley, Co Durham, saw Stevie

Jennifer Gurley wins title of Miss UK at Blackpool. She is a fashion model and already Miss England. 22nd of August, 1967.Jennifer Gurley wins title of Miss UK at Blackpool

Miss United Kingdom Grand Final, Blackpool. Miss Wigan, Kathleen Winstanley, sitting on the back of a settee. Swimwear Section, 8th of August, 1968

Kirsty Bertarelli, formerly Kirsty Roper. Pictured here on a photoshoot a day after being crowned Miss UK. She married Ernesto Bartarelli-who is worth £ 6.8 billion in 2000 which made her

Miss World 1979 winner Gina Swainson Miss Bermuda

LtoR: Patricia Armstrong (19) Miss Ireland 1967 Corine Rottschaefer (29) Miss Holland and Miss World 1959 Eric Morley, Rosemarie Frankland (25) Miss World 1961 Centre Row Lena McGarvie (20)

Daily Mirror beauty contest winner, Miriam Babbage (coloured photo)
6031894 Daily Mirror beauty contest winner, Miriam Babbage (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Daily Mirror beauty contest winner)

Blond Princess with Heart-Shaped Border

NYC: BEAUTY PAGEANT, 1963. Women competing for the title of Miss New York City at Grace Darwin Airline Hostess School in New York City. Photograph by Al Ravenna, 1963

Coventry Carnival Queen selection at the Locarno ballroom. 21st March 1968

MISS AMERICA, 1953. The contestants of the 1953 Miss America Pageant. Photograph, Atlantic City, New Jersey, 1953

Patricia Purser, 18, of Camberwell, who has been elected Merchant Navy Queen of Lambeth
Patricia Purser, 18, of Camberwell, who has been elected " Merchant Navy Queen" of Lambeth. She will be crowned at a ceremony which opens Lambeth Merchant Navy Comfort Service Week

MARGARET GORMAN, 1921. Margaret Gorman of Washington, D. C. the first Miss America, at Atlantic City
MARGARET GORMAN, 1921. Margaret Gorman of Washington, D.C. the first Miss America, at Atlantic City, New Jersey: oil over a photograph, 1921

OLGA BERGAMINI DE SA, 1929. Olga Bergamini De Sa, Miss Brazil, visiting Galveston, Texas for an international beauty pageant. Photograph, 27 June 1929

ATLANTIC CITY: PAGEANT. A bird s-eye of view of the beauty pageant parade along the shore in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Photograph, late 19th or early 20th century

BEAUTY CONTEST, 1921. Contestants in an American beauty contest. Photograph, 1921

Miss Marion Bloice who is the 1939 Miss Chislehurst - Sidcup. 1939

1924 Golden Mermaid Pageant
Atlantic City, New Jersey: 1924. Cloaks of satin will add to the beauty of the the bathing suits worn by the 1924 pageant beauties

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"Beauty Pageants: Celebrating Elegance, Grace, and Ambition" In 1921, Margaret Gorman became the trailblazer as she was crowned the first Miss America at Atlantic City. Her victory marked the beginning of a legacy that would captivate audiences for decades to come. When Stevie Turner entered her first major beauty contest, the entire village eagerly gathered to witness this momentous occasion. It was a testament to how these pageants bring communities together in support of their representatives. Jennifer Gurley's triumph as Miss UK at Blackpool showcased not only her stunning looks but also her prowess as a fashion model. The title bestowed upon her symbolized recognition for both inner and outer beauty. The grand finale of Miss United Kingdom in Blackpool saw Kathleen Winstanley representing Miss Wigan with pride. This event highlighted how local contestants can shine on a national stage, inspiring others with their grace and poise. Kirsty Bertarelli (formerly Roper) exuded radiance during a photoshoot just one day after being crowned as Miss UK. Her transformation from an ordinary individual into a symbol of elegance exemplified the transformative power of beauty pageants. Patricia Armstrong, Corine Rottschaefer, and Miriam Babbage all made waves in their respective competitions – be it winning titles or captivating hearts through their radiant smiles. These women proved that diversity knows no bounds when it comes to celebrating beauty. A blond princess adorned with a heart-shaped border epitomizes the enchantment associated with beauty pageants. Such images remind us that these events create fairy tale moments where dreams come true for deserving individuals. Gina Swainson's victory as Miss World 1979 represented Bermuda's triumph on an international platform. She embodied grace and intelligence while showcasing her country's unique charm to captivated audiences worldwide. In 1963 NYC Beauty Pageant competition, women from diverse backgrounds vied for the coveted title of Miss New York City.