The Sweetheart of Sigma Chi
1919
Edward Mason Eggleston captured the ultimate romantic ideal of the early 20th century in this glowing portrait of a young woman bathed in moonlight. Dressed in a ruffled, fiery orange gown and crowned with flowers, she gazes dreamily upward while clutching a fan and a bouquet of roses. This iconic image wasn't just a pretty picture; it became the official visual representation for the Sigma Chi fraternity's beloved anthem, cementing its place in American collegiate history and making it one of the most recognizable illustrations of its era.
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