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Mermaid Parade, Coney Island, NY June 23, 2002 MPA230 Costume Red stars string halter and blue stars sidetie string culotte. Blue headdress. Necklaces. Red, white and blue wristbands. Red and white socks, red heels. Tattoo on center back. Navel pierce. TML. N-5. Buttage. Actions This all-American (1) headlines a foursome that brings a flag and sailor theme to this year's Mermaid Parade (2). Here in the staging area the team augments natural tattoos (3) with temporary ones (4) on the chest (5) and the butt (6, 7). The sailor boys discuss tattoos also (8, 9, 10) and they are put on their chest (11, 12). These costumes have lots of detail, like the wristbands (13), the navel piercing (14), an elaborate lower back tattoo (15, 16), a string tie (17), and matched socks and shoes (18). Commentary The Stars and Stripes Mermaid (here), the Aqua Blue Pasties and Dress Mermaid (MPA231), the Lobster Boy (MPA232) and the Halter Guy all join up on the American Quartet float (MPA233). Source Wildlife. 18 pictures. |
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