A carefully staged New Year’s Eve studio photograph from the early to mid-1930s, restored and colorized. The scene centers on a grandfather clock striking midnight, surrounded by balloons, streamers, and party horns. The women wear theatrical, fashion-forward outfits rather than everyday clothing, signaling a commercial or promotional image created for magazines, calendars, or studio portfolios. Their waved hairstyles, tailored silhouettes, and playful costumes reflect the optimism and escapism