Capture a Moment

What I like about photographs
is that they
capture a moment
that's gone forever
impossible to reproduce.
...Karl Lagerfeld

I have always thought this was a special photo, one of my mother's treasures. This photo is titled "The Land of Forgetfulness - Conservatory Hall, June 7, 1924. It was taken in Kansas City, Missouri. My mom had just turned 6 years old. She is in the first row, 7th from the right. There are some interesting expressions and few smiles. I wish I knew more about it.

[Paula C]

This is a seriously amazing photo to have. The costumes, the haircuts, the tone of it. Love it.

[Maggiemae]

You are so lucky to have this photo - maybe you can google the event?

[Lou Ann]

Oh my what a treasure. The photo’s title is especially intriguing.

[Taffy]

There must be an amazing story behind it. What a find.

[Lin]

Goodness, she is adorable. There is a children's play by that name, but I don't know if this is related. What a wonderful vintage treasure

[carol white]

A lovely capture of a moment in time.Fav😊

[haskar]

What a treasure.

[RonM]

A fleeting moment in the past. How many others gone?

[Suzie]

Love this!

[Shutterbug]

You’re right about the expressions. Some look happy to be there and some look like lets get this over with or I do NOT want to be here. Love the story in it.

[Elizabeth]

What a precious historical photo.

[aikiuser (jenn)]

A terrific piece of history!

[Esther Rosenberg]

so cool

[KV]

Very interesting photo... looks like many frowns on the faces... I wonder why.

[Ann H. LeFevre]

What an amazing treasure! Judging from the costumes it must have been some sort of ballet or play. I wonder if you could find a script for it on line? I love all those different expressions. From what I know of photo history this probably wasn't a quick shot, hence some of the more sullen expressions. How do you hold a smile for 2-3 minutes?!

[Sandy Z W]

I agree with Ann H. LeFevre. What a treasure. I love that you posted this.