We hope these vintage photos will inspire your Halloween costume ideas. In return, can you help identify the people in disguise?
The first one’s on us: Emily Burke Cullum and Buddy Burke, who were sister and brother, are the costumed cuties in the photo above. The year is probably about 1934; we’re not sure about the place, considering those large palladian – is that the right word? – windows in the background.
Now it’s your turn. Can you help us identify the revelers in any of the photos that follow?
We know that this shot was taken at a costume party at Shagwong Tavern, most likely in 1951. | Montauk Library ArchivesFrom Antoinette Barsdis, this image of a Halloween party in 1945 was snapped at the former Air Force Base in Montauk. | Montauk Library ArchivesA Montauk School class in costume circa 1950s. | Richard T. Gilmartin Collection, Montauk Library ArchivesHere is a bonus shot of a family posing in vintage outfits. | Ray Smith Collection, Montauk Library Archives
If you’ve got a clue about the true identities of these costumed characters, please leave a comment or drop us a line. And happy Halloween!
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