{"product_id":"children-mask-costume-indoor-scene-december-1958-photo-3-5-x-3-5","title":"Children Mask Costume Indoor Scene December 1958 Photo 3.5 x 3.5","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"327\" data-end=\"500\"\u003eThis 1958 photograph captures two children indoors, one dressed in a costume with a decorative mask, documenting mid-century childhood play and seasonal dress-up traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"502\" data-end=\"960\"\u003eBy the late 1950s, children’s costumes often appeared not only during Halloween but also for holiday gatherings, parties, and imaginative play within the home. Simple masks and dress garments were widely available or homemade, allowing children to create character identities without elaborate production. Photographs like this reflect the informal, domestic setting where much of this activity took place, preserving candid moments of childhood interaction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"962\" data-end=\"1495\"\u003eThe image shows one child wearing a patterned dress and cutout-style mask, standing near a bookshelf and decorative lamp, while a younger child in the foreground holds a stick or toy and faces the camera. The composition emphasizes contrast between the posed costume figure and the more spontaneous expression of the second child. The printed edge date Dec 58 provides a clear temporal reference, while interior details such as books, furniture, and lighting fixtures situate the scene within a lived-in mid-century home environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1497\" data-end=\"1786\"\u003eThe item shown in the listing is the exact item the collector will receive. We have tens of thousands of items to choose from. Shipping will always be combined (or refunded) to save you as much money as possible. Please contact us with any questions, or visit our store page for specifics.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Everything Ephemera","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53098258694328,"sku":"20260325","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/8740\/6008\/files\/57_565ee67c-78d9-4638-8d1f-07ebc9e6b91d.jpg?v=1774499693","url":"https:\/\/everythingephemera.com\/products\/children-mask-costume-indoor-scene-december-1958-photo-3-5-x-3-5","provider":"Everything Ephemera","version":"1.0","type":"link"}