Dominican American Elsa Mantilla applauds during competition.
Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual banquet and beauty pageant sponsored by "The Dominicans of New Jersey," held at "The Fiesta," Route 17, Woodridge, New Jersey.
Dominican American Contestants, onstage, wearing evening gowns.
Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual banquet and beauty pageant sponsored by "The Dominicans of New Jersey," held at "The Fiesta," Route 17, Woodridge, New Jersey.
Several beauty pageant contestants (wearing evening gowns) stand on st...
Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual banquet and beauty pageant sponsored by "The Dominicans of New Jersey," held at "The Fiesta," Route 17, Woodridge, New Jersey.
Elsa Mantilla, backstage, helping beauty pageant contestants with thei...
Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual banquet and beauty pageant sponsored by "The Dominicans of New Jersey," held at "The Fiesta," Route 17, Woodridge, New Jersey.
Milagros greets customer Brenda Freytes (center) as Elsa stands by.
Forms part of a group of images documenting scenes at the dress shop on the second floor of Elsa's Wholesale & Retail on 21st Avenue, Paterson.
Dressmaker Elsa Mantilla helps contestant (wearing one of Elsa's dress...
Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual banquet and beauty pageant sponsored by "The Dominicans of New Jersey," held at "The Fiesta," Route 17, Woodridge, New Jersey.
Proprietor Elsa Mantilla (in dotted dress) with seamstresses Aurora Go...
Forms part of a group of images documenting scenes at the dress shop on the second floor of Elsa's Wholesale & Retail on 21st Avenue, Paterson.
Contestants on stage in evening gowns.
Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual banquet and beauty pageant sponsored by "The Dominicans of New Jersey," held at "The Fiesta," Route 17, Woodridge, New Jersey.
Pageant contestants backstage preparing for evening gown portion of co...
Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual banquet and beauty pageant sponsored by "The Dominicans of New Jersey," held at "The Fiesta," Route 17, Woodridge, New Jersey.
Drawing of prizes; contestants on stage in the background.
Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual banquet and beauty pageant sponsored by "The Dominicans of New Jersey," held at "The Fiesta," Route 17, Woodridge, New Jersey.
Elsa Mantilla, backstage, helping beauty pageant contestants with thei...
Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual banquet and beauty pageant sponsored by "The Dominicans of New Jersey," held at "The Fiesta," Route 17, Woodridge, New Jersey.
Elsa Mantilla, seated in the audience, watches contestants in evening ...
Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual banquet and beauty pageant sponsored by "The Dominicans of New Jersey," held at "The Fiesta," Route 17, Woodridge, New Jersey.
Contestants, wearing evening gowns, on the stage.
Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual banquet and beauty pageant sponsored by "The Dominicans of New Jersey," held at "The Fiesta," Route 17, Woodridge, New Jersey.
Contestant, in evening gown, walks down runway.
Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual banquet and beauty pageant sponsored by "The Dominicans of New Jersey," held at "The Fiesta," Route 17, Woodridge, New Jersey.
Contestants on stage in evening gowns; dressmaker Elsa Mantilla is als...
Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual banquet and beauty pageant sponsored by "The Dominicans of New Jersey," held at "The Fiesta," Route 17, Woodridge, New Jersey.
Milagros Cueto works on blue gown.
Forms part of a group of images documenting scenes at the dress shop on the second floor of Elsa's Wholesale & Retail on 21st Avenue, Paterson.
Dressmaker Elsa Mantilla (center) posing with contestants wearing gown...
Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual banquet and beauty pageant sponsored by "The Dominicans of New Jersey," held at "The Fiesta," Route 17, Woodridge, New Jersey.
Elsa Mantilla sitting at table before the start of the beauty pageant
Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual banquet and beauty pageant sponsored by "The Dominicans of New Jersey," held at "The Fiesta," Route 17, Woodridge, New Jersey.
Dignitaries on stage at the annual Dominican pageant.
Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual banquet and beauty pageant sponsored by "The Dominicans of New Jersey," held at "The Fiesta," Route 17, Woodridge, New Jersey.
Pageant contestants backstage preparing for evening gown portion of co...
Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual banquet and beauty pageant sponsored by "The Dominicans of New Jersey," held at "The Fiesta," Route 17, Woodridge, New Jersey.
Elsa Mantilla, seated in the audience, watches contestants in evening ...
Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual banquet and beauty pageant sponsored by "The Dominicans of New Jersey," held at "The Fiesta," Route 17, Woodridge, New Jersey.
Dominican American Contestants, onstage, wearing evening gowns.
Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual banquet and beauty pageant sponsored by "The Dominicans of New Jersey," held at "The Fiesta," Route 17, Woodridge, New Jersey.
Proprietor Elsa Mantilla (in dotted dress) with seamstresses Aurora Go...
Forms part of a group of images documenting scenes at the dress shop on the second floor of Elsa's Wholesale & Retail on 21st Avenue, Paterson.
Dominican American Contestants participate in dance routine.
Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual banquet and beauty pageant sponsored by "The Dominicans of New Jersey," held at "The Fiesta," Route 17, Woodridge, New Jersey.
Aurora and Milagros putting dress on dressmaker's model.
Forms part of a group of images documenting scenes at the dress shop on the second floor of Elsa's Wholesale & Retail on 21st Avenue, Paterson.
Contestants on stage in evening gowns.
Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual banquet and beauty pageant sponsored by "The Dominicans of New Jersey," held at "The Fiesta," Route 17, Woodridge, New Jersey.
Organization officials and dignitaries stand on the stage.
Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual banquet and beauty pageant sponsored by "The Dominicans of New Jersey," held at "The Fiesta," Route 17, Woodridge, New Jersey.
Master of ceremonies on stage with contestants in evening gowns.
Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual banquet and beauty pageant sponsored by "The Dominicans of New Jersey," held at "The Fiesta," Route 17, Woodridge, New Jersey.
Organization officials and dignitaries stand on the stage.
Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual banquet and beauty pageant sponsored by "The Dominicans of New Jersey," held at "The Fiesta," Route 17, Woodridge, New Jersey.
Pageant contestants backstage preparing for evening gown portion of co...
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Contestant wearing evening gown walks down the runway.
Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual banquet and beauty pageant sponsored by "The Dominicans of New Jersey," held at "The Fiesta," Route 17, Woodridge, New Jersey.
Organization officials and dignitaries stand on the stage.
Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual banquet and beauty pageant sponsored by "The Dominicans of New Jersey," held at "The Fiesta," Route 17, Woodridge, New Jersey.
Elsa Mantilla, seated in the audience, watches contestants in evening ...
Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual banquet and beauty pageant sponsored by "The Dominicans of New Jersey," held at "The Fiesta," Route 17, Woodridge, New Jersey.
Elsa Mantilla in the dress shop on the second floor of Elsa's Wholesal...
Forms part of a group of images documenting businesses along 21st Avenue in Paterson.
Organization officials and dignitaries stand on the stage.
Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual banquet and beauty pageant sponsored by "The Dominicans of New Jersey," held at "The Fiesta," Route 17, Woodridge, New Jersey.
Pageant contestants on stage with Elsa Mantilla and others.
Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual banquet and beauty pageant sponsored by "The Dominicans of New Jersey," held at "The Fiesta," Route 17, Woodridge, New Jersey.
Elsa Mantilla and girl; Milagros "Millie" Cueto adjusts gown on model;...
Forms part of a group of images documenting scenes at Elsa's Fashions, a dress shop at 368 21st Avenue, Paterson.
Milagros "Millie" Cueto, unidentified girl, and Elsa Mantilla examine ...
Forms part of a group of images documenting scenes at Elsa's Fashions, a dress shop at 368 21st Avenue, Paterson.
Contestant wearing evening gown walks down the runway.
Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual banquet and beauty pageant sponsored by "The Dominicans of New Jersey," held at "The Fiesta," Route 17, Woodridge, New Jersey.
Dressmaker Elsa Mantilla watches competition.
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Elsa Mantilla, backstage, helping beauty pageant contestants with thei...
Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual banquet and beauty pageant sponsored by "The Dominicans of New Jersey," held at "The Fiesta," Route 17, Woodridge, New Jersey.
Elsa, Aurora and Milagros work with Brenda to come up with design for ...
Forms part of a group of images documenting scenes at the dress shop on the second floor of Elsa's Wholesale & Retail on 21st Avenue, Paterson.
Dressmaker Elsa Mantilla (center) posing with contestants wearing gown...
Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual banquet and beauty pageant sponsored by "The Dominicans of New Jersey," held at "The Fiesta," Route 17, Woodridge, New Jersey.
Pageant contestants backstage preparing for evening gown portion of co...
Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual banquet and beauty pageant sponsored by "The Dominicans of New Jersey," held at "The Fiesta," Route 17, Woodridge, New Jersey.
Dignitaries on stage at the annual Dominican pageant.
Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual banquet and beauty pageant sponsored by "The Dominicans of New Jersey," held at "The Fiesta," Route 17, Woodridge, New Jersey.
Elsa Mantilla, backstage, helping beauty pageant contestants with thei...
Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual banquet and beauty pageant sponsored by "The Dominicans of New Jersey," held at "The Fiesta," Route 17, Woodridge, New Jersey.
Pageant contestants backstage preparing for evening gown portion of co...
Public domain photograph - New Jersey, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Several beauty pageant contestants (wearing evening gowns) stand on st...
Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual banquet and beauty pageant sponsored by "The Dominicans of New Jersey," held at "The Fiesta," Route 17, Woodridge, New Jersey.
Left to right: American Folklife Center researcher Tom Carroll, Elsa ...
Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual banquet and beauty pageant sponsored by "The Dominicans of New Jersey," held at "The Fiesta," Route 17, Woodridge, New Jersey.
Proprietor Elsa Mantilla (in dotted dress) with seamstresses Aurora Go...
Forms part of a group of images documenting scenes at the dress shop on the second floor of Elsa's Wholesale & Retail on 21st Avenue, Paterson.
Dominican American Contestants participate in dance routine.
Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual banquet and beauty pageant sponsored by "The Dominicans of New Jersey," held at "The Fiesta," Route 17, Woodridge, New Jersey.
Dominican American Contestants, onstage, wearing evening gowns.
Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual banquet and beauty pageant sponsored by "The Dominicans of New Jersey," held at "The Fiesta," Route 17, Woodridge, New Jersey.
Elsa Mantilla, seated in the audience, watches contestants in evening ...
Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual banquet and beauty pageant sponsored by "The Dominicans of New Jersey," held at "The Fiesta," Route 17, Woodridge, New Jersey.
Proprietor Elsa Mantilla (in dotted dress) with seamstresses Aurora Go...
Forms part of a group of images documenting scenes at the dress shop on the second floor of Elsa's Wholesale & Retail on 21st Avenue, Paterson.
Several beauty pageant contestants (wearing evening gowns) stand on st...
Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual banquet and beauty pageant sponsored by "The Dominicans of New Jersey," held at "The Fiesta," Route 17, Woodridge, New Jersey.
Several beauty pageant contestants (wearing evening gowns) stand on st...
Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual banquet and beauty pageant sponsored by "The Dominicans of New Jersey," held at "The Fiesta," Route 17, Woodridge, New Jersey.
Dominican American Dressmaker Elsa Mantilla watches competition.
Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual banquet and beauty pageant sponsored by "The Dominicans of New Jersey," held at "The Fiesta," Route 17, Woodridge, New Jersey.
Pageant contestants backstage preparing for evening gown portion of co...
Public domain photograph - New Jersey, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Paterson mayor William Pascrell (left) with organization officials.
Public domain photograph - New Jersey, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Contestants on stage in evening gowns; dressmaker Elsa Mantilla is als...
Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual banquet and beauty pageant sponsored by "The Dominicans of New Jersey," held at "The Fiesta," Route 17, Woodridge, New Jersey.
Dressmaker Elsa Mantilla helps contestant (wearing one of Elsa's dress...
Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual banquet and beauty pageant sponsored by "The Dominicans of New Jersey," held at "The Fiesta," Route 17, Woodridge, New Jersey.
Shop owner Elsa Mantilla (right) joins Cueto, Goicoechea and Brenda Fr...
Forms part of a group of images documenting scenes at Elsa's Fashions, a dress shop at 368 21st Avenue, Paterson.
Elsa Mantilla presents trophies to pageant contestants.
Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual banquet and beauty pageant sponsored by "The Dominicans of New Jersey," held at "The Fiesta," Route 17, Woodridge, New Jersey.
Contestants, wearing evening gowns, on the stage.
Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual banquet and beauty pageant sponsored by "The Dominicans of New Jersey," held at "The Fiesta," Route 17, Woodridge, New Jersey.
Dominican American Contestants, onstage, wearing evening gowns.
Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual banquet and beauty pageant sponsored by "The Dominicans of New Jersey," held at "The Fiesta," Route 17, Woodridge, New Jersey.
Aurora Goicoechea at work above Elsa's.
Forms part of a group of images documenting Elsa's, a clothing store and gift shop on the avenue. Aurora is a seamstress from the Dominican Republic. Her co-worker told me that Aurora is also a fine cook. Aur... More
Contestants on stage wearing evening gowns.
Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual banquet and beauty pageant sponsored by "The Dominicans of New Jersey," held at "The Fiesta," Route 17, Woodridge, New Jersey.
Dressmaker Elsa Mantilla helps contestant (wearing one of Elsa's dress...
Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual banquet and beauty pageant sponsored by "The Dominicans of New Jersey," held at "The Fiesta," Route 17, Woodridge, New Jersey.
American Folklife Center: Milagros Cueto. Paterson New Jersey
Forms part of a group of images documenting Elsa's, a clothing store and gift shop on the avenue. Millie served as interpreter when I spoke with Aurora Goicoechea; I interviewed both women, first Millie, then M... More
Elsa Mantilla presents trophies to pageant contestants.
Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual banquet and beauty pageant sponsored by "The Dominicans of New Jersey," held at "The Fiesta," Route 17, Woodridge, New Jersey.
Paterson mayor William Pascrell (left) with organization officials.
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Elsa Mantilla, Aurora Goicoechea and Milagros Cueto.
Forms part of a group of images documenting scenes at the dress shop on the second floor of Elsa's Wholesale & Retail on 21st Avenue, Paterson.
Contestants, onstage, wearing evening gowns.
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Dominican American Dressmaker Elsa Mantilla watches competition.
Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual banquet and beauty pageant sponsored by "The Dominicans of New Jersey," held at "The Fiesta," Route 17, Woodridge, New Jersey.
Aurora sketches design of gown. Paterson New Jersey
Forms part of a group of images documenting scenes at the dress shop on the second floor of Elsa's Wholesale & Retail on 21st Avenue, Paterson.
Proprietor Elsa Mantilla (in dotted dress) with seamstresses Aurora Go...
Forms part of a group of images documenting scenes at the dress shop on the second floor of Elsa's Wholesale & Retail on 21st Avenue, Paterson.
Seamstresses Aurora Goicoechea and Milagros "Mille" Cueto, proprietor ...
Forms part of a group of images documenting scenes at Elsa's Fashions, a dress shop at 368 21st Avenue, Paterson.
Contestant wearing evening gown walks down the runway.
Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual banquet and beauty pageant sponsored by "The Dominicans of New Jersey," held at "The Fiesta," Route 17, Woodridge, New Jersey.
Master of ceremonies on stage with contestants in evening gowns.
Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual banquet and beauty pageant sponsored by "The Dominicans of New Jersey," held at "The Fiesta," Route 17, Woodridge, New Jersey.
Proprietor Elsa Mantilla (in dotted dress) with seamstresses Aurora Go...
Forms part of a group of images documenting scenes at the dress shop on the second floor of Elsa's Wholesale & Retail on 21st Avenue, Paterson.
Contestants on stage in evening gowns.
Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual banquet and beauty pageant sponsored by "The Dominicans of New Jersey," held at "The Fiesta," Route 17, Woodridge, New Jersey.
Seamstresses Milagros "Mille" Cueto (left) and Aurora Goicoechea (righ...
Forms part of a group of images documenting scenes at Elsa's Fashions, a dress shop at 368 21st Avenue, Paterson.
Dominican American Contestants, onstage, wearing evening gowns.
Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual banquet and beauty pageant sponsored by "The Dominicans of New Jersey," held at "The Fiesta," Route 17, Woodridge, New Jersey.
Elsa Mantilla, backstage, helping beauty pageant contestants with thei...
Public domain photo of wedding, wedding photography, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.
Shop owner Elsa Mantilla (right) joins Cueto, Goicoechea and Brenda Fr...
Forms part of a group of images documenting scenes at Elsa's Fashions, a dress shop at 368 21st Avenue, Paterson.
Elsa Mantilla presents trophies to pageant contestants.
Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual banquet and beauty pageant sponsored by "The Dominicans of New Jersey," held at "The Fiesta," Route 17, Woodridge, New Jersey.
Contestants participate in dance routine; members of audience are visi...
Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual banquet and beauty pageant sponsored by "The Dominicans of New Jersey," held at "The Fiesta," Route 17, Woodridge, New Jersey.
Pageant contestants backstage preparing for evening gown portion of co...
Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual banquet and beauty pageant sponsored by "The Dominicans of New Jersey," held at "The Fiesta," Route 17, Woodridge, New Jersey.
Dominican American Contestants, onstage, wearing evening gowns.
Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual banquet and beauty pageant sponsored by "The Dominicans of New Jersey," held at "The Fiesta," Route 17, Woodridge, New Jersey.
Dominican American Contestants participate in dance routine.
Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual banquet and beauty pageant sponsored by "The Dominicans of New Jersey," held at "The Fiesta," Route 17, Woodridge, New Jersey.
Contestants on stage in evening gowns; dressmaker Elsa Mantilla is als...
Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual banquet and beauty pageant sponsored by "The Dominicans of New Jersey," held at "The Fiesta," Route 17, Woodridge, New Jersey.
Elsa Mantilla applauds during competition.
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Organization officials and dignitaries stand on the stage; Paterson ma...
Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual banquet and beauty pageant sponsored by "The Dominicans of New Jersey," held at "The Fiesta," Route 17, Woodridge, New Jersey.
Contestants, backstage, preparing for evening-gown competition.
Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual banquet and beauty pageant sponsored by "The Dominicans of New Jersey," held at "The Fiesta," Route 17, Woodridge, New Jersey.
Pageant contestants on stage with Elsa Mantilla and others.
Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual banquet and beauty pageant sponsored by "The Dominicans of New Jersey," held at "The Fiesta," Route 17, Woodridge, New Jersey.
Organization officials and dignitaries stand on the stage.
Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual banquet and beauty pageant sponsored by "The Dominicans of New Jersey," held at "The Fiesta," Route 17, Woodridge, New Jersey.
Elsa, Aurora and Milagros work with Brenda to come up with design for ...
Forms part of a group of images documenting scenes at the dress shop on the second floor of Elsa's Wholesale & Retail on 21st Avenue, Paterson.
Proprietor Elsa Mantilla (in dotted dress) with seamstresses Aurora Go...
Forms part of a group of images documenting scenes at the dress shop on the second floor of Elsa's Wholesale & Retail on 21st Avenue, Paterson.
Elsa Mantilla and girl; gown on dressmaker's model in background.
Forms part of a group of images documenting scenes at Elsa's Fashions, a dress shop at 368 21st Avenue, Paterson.