On Saturday, May 8th, 1939, the Junior Prom was held in the Petersburg High School's gym, which was decorated in a colorful, rainbow theme. After being announced Prom Queen, Charlotte Clausen, daughter of Elsie and Carrol Clausen, posed on the throne holding a bouquet of daffodils.
This hand-tinted photo has the seal of local photographer Mary C. Allen, who also made the coronation crown and decorated the gym. Allen's handiwork highlights Charlotte's turquoise colored taffeta gown, her gold shoes and the unique crown she'd created using burgundy velvet, imitation pearls, glass jewels and gold...
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