Myrna Rae Hansen of Illinois, crowned as Miss USA of 1954, walks across the stage to greet Samuel Havennch, one of the pageant judges. Miss Hansen holds a scepter and wears a swimsuit, pumps, crown, and satin cape. Printed on front lower margin of image: "Miss Universe Pageant -- Long Beach, California -- 1953." Photo studio logo also printed on image at lower right. DATE NOTES: Noted on image back. ORIG. IMAGE: 8" x 10" B&W glossy print. NEGATIVE: No. KEYWORDS: Costume.
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