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1935 – A Genuinely International Exposition

1935 California Pacific International Exposition

Check out this photo of three Chinese ladies from the California Pacific Exposition in 1935! Doesn’t it capture a beautiful moment? Two of the ladies are elegantly sporting traditional cheongsams, while the one in the center looks all set for adventure in her stylish pilot outfit. The California Pacific International Exposition was held from May 29, 1935–November 11, 1935 and February 12, 1936–September 9, 1936. It was such a fantastic showcase of international culture, with ladies in traditional costume from various countries really bringing that global flair to the exhibition!