Masquerade Ball Spotlights Victorian Era

Ballroom dancing, parlor games, mask making, and a costume contest – all in the Victorian tradition that combines formality with frivolity – were all part of an evening hosted by UConn's Cosplay Club.

Members of the UConn Cosplay Club enjoy a Victorian Masquerade Ball in the Student Union on March 3, 2012. (Ariel Dowski/UConn Photo)

Members of the UConn Cosplay Club enjoy a Victorian Masquerade Ball in the Student Union on March 3, 2012. (Ariel Dowski/UConn Photo)

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