![Atop Empire State- in construction; Chrysler Bldg & [Daily] News in middle foreground. (1931)](http://www.retronaut.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Atop-Empire-State-in-construction-Chrysler-Bldg-Daily-News-in-middle-foreground.-1931--199x123.jpg "Balancing on the Empire State, 1920s")
“The Ms. Senior America Pageant is the world’s first and foremost pageant to emphasize and give honor to women who have reached the “Age of Elegance.” It is a search for the gracious lady who best exemplifies the dignity, maturity and inner beauty of all senior Americans. The Ms. Senior America philosophy is based upon the belief that seniors are the foundation of America, and our most valuable treasure. It is upon their knowledge, experience and resources that the younger generation has the opportunity to build a better society”
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Photographs 2-13 by Sheri Manson/Redux/Eyevine
Thank you to the Guardian
Oh, i read “Ms. Señor America. was very impressed.
I don’t care if they’re older…it’s still a beauty contest!!!
All are beautiful in their own right! YOU have to LIVE to get old!
I can only hope to age that gracefully!
Kait
That is disgusting. Why do people have to prove their beauty, maturity and elegance by getting makeup slapped on their faces, donning some glittery floor-length number and posing lamely for a photo shoot? Are images of lamb dressed as mutton proof that the people inside have something valuable to contribute to the next generation?
My mom is way prettier than these old things. Kudos to them anyway, for getting up there and showing their stuff!