The Sheik, Portland, Oregon - circa 1928
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The "sheik" of the 1920s was in many ways the male equivalent of the flapper - a hip young man who liked jazz and danced the foxtrot, and rebelled against the ethics of his parents' generation.
The "sheik" of the 1920s was in many ways the male equivalent of the flapper - a hip young man who liked jazz and danced the foxtrot, and rebelled against the ethics of his parents' generation. The slang term was inspired by the 1921 film starring Rudolph Valentino.
This particular photo is likely a publicity photo for a dancer, taken in Portland by George W. Davies, known for his show business portraits.
-- This photo is restored and printed by Old Oregon.
Photographer | George W. Davies |
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Location | Portland, Multnomah County |
Subject | Performers, Portraits |
Decade | 1920s |
Print Maker | Old Oregon |
Original Type | Larger Print |
Size of Original | 7.5 x 9.5 inches |
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