World's+Congress+of+Beauty

=World's Congress of Beauty: = =International Dress and Costume Company​ = Emily Allan and Becky Kochell!

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The __Worlds Congress of Beauty__ was a congregation of 40 to 45 women from 40 to 45 different countries that modeled off their native style of dress at the Chicago's World Fair in the 19th century. They were also known to be called the __International Dress and Costume Company__. They were located in the Midway Plaissance and were the most "popular" exhibit for males. These extravagent women came from all over the world ranging from Japan to Germany and even from Turkey to Canada.



The World's Congress of Beauty was an exhibit at the World's Fair where 40 ladies from 40 nations represented their nation's syle and dress. W.T.C. Hyde was the manager of the exhibit. He went all over the world to seek out these 40 beauties. He selected the ladies that were the most beautiful of their race. W.T.C. Hyde, as well as his partner, William M. Knox, were two of the most prominent reporters from the pristine Chicago Daily Press. The exhibit opened May 10th, 1893. As well as the beautiful girls, the World's Congress of Beauty also featured dancing neopolitan girls, an orchestra, and an all male singing quartette. Mainly, every girl chosen was gorgeous, unique, and the "typical native" of the country from which they came from. At the end of the hall, past all of the booths, there was a special booth that contained the sultana and her maids.They performed for the visitors. This exhibit was on Midway Plasiance between 59th and 60th street.
 * __General Information__**

 Women that were typically in the exhibit all had many of the following characteristics:
 * Delicate
 * Frail
 * Thin



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