What did the contestant have to do win golden mermaid trophy in 1st Miss America contest 1921?
The first Miss America contest, held in 1921, was known as the "Inter-City Beauty" competition. The winner of the contest was not awarded a golden mermaid trophy but instead received a number of prizes, including a solid gold wristwatch, a fur coat, and a cash prize of $100. The contest focused primarily on physical beauty, with contestants being judged based on their appearance, poise, and stage presence. The pageant's emphasis on physical beauty underwent significant changes over time, gradually incorporating other qualities such as talent and personality.