This may appear to be a Halloween-time scene at first glance, but this real photo postcard of women dressed in men's clothing was actually taken during the month of June, judging by the calendar on the wall behind them.
Although the calendar is partially hidden behind the women, I believe it's a bank calendar ("The ----- National Bank"), and it's possible that the location printed on it is Liberal, Kansas. Since June 4 falls on a Friday as shown on the calendar, I'm guessing that the year is 1915 (other possibilities are 1909, 1920, and 1926). The square for Saturday, June 12, seems to be specially marked, so perhaps they're getting ready for a party or some other frivolity on that date.
For an interesting comparison, take a look at the
trick or treat photo—
Boys' Night Out—that I posted to the
Vintage Photos Theme Park about this same time last year.
Originally posted as an
in disguise / in costume photo for the
Vintage Photos Theme Park on Ipernity:
Girls' Night Out.
