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While fancy, formal afternoon tea parties frequently hosted throughout Europe and the United States arent too prevalent, teas are still a staple in some social circles and a fun happening that can double as a fundraiser in some not-for-profit communities.

1988: Tea for two-and more. Kelli Cooke, left, Miss New York State Petite for 1988, speaks with Mona Bottiglieri, membership chairman for the Business and Professional Women's Club of Staten Island, during the group's annual membership tea in LiGreci's Staaten, West Brighton. (Staten Island Advance/Hilton Flores)Staten Island Advance

Characterized by serving pieces of fine porcelain, bone china and sterling silver, tea tables are usually prettied up with lace napkins and coordinating cups and saucers and often accompanied by finger sandwiches and delicate sweet treats.

1974: Partaking of refreshments at a formal tea at the end of the tour, Mrs. Beame is served by Mrs. Burton H. Woodruff, president of the Staten Island Historical Society Auxiliary, seated, and Mrs. Joseph Von Bevern. Awaiting his turn is Francis C. Evans, president of the society.

To this day, tea parties are still hosted by little girls and their moms with guests often consisting of siblings, playmates, dolls and real and imaginary friends.

1967: At a Notre Dame College tea, seniors reminisce with Sister Rita Donahue, the college president and herself an alumnae. Left to right, Mary Lee, Student Association president; Sister Donahue; Barbara Bennett, senior class president, and Monica Gleason, Student Association vice president.Staten Island Advance

1937: Standing from left: Mrs. P.B. Blanchard, Mrs. Howard Flynn and seated, Mrs. Vincent K. Hull at the Mariners Family Asylum Tea Party. (Staten Island Advance)

So, while were still showcasing vintage events photos, on this last week in July we managed to find interesting, festive tea party photos to share.

1983 Academy Tea: Jill O'Donnell Tormey, left, and Priscilla Hiby, chairwoman, discuss antiques with Alfred and Edith Susskind, seated, during a tea party hosted by the Notre Dame Academy Alumnae Association in the school's hall.Staten Island Advance

In a 1965 photo at a tea of the former Huguenot Garden Club,Mrs. Paul (Greta) West, seated, hostess, pours tea for Mrs. Cornelius (Betty) A. P. Van Stolk, right, while Mrs. George (Carol) Jaeger stands by as co-hostess.Former Huguenot Garden club 1965

Have any vintage photos of family, friends or local events? If so, email them with proper identifications to benanti@siadvance.com

1944: The Real Estate Board (now SIBOR) annual dinner, April 15, 1944, Meurot Club, Staten Island. From left, Ray Hoffard, Herbert E. Bode, Russell Marston, Louis W. Kaufmann, Katherine McPherson, Russell V. Cruikshank, and Henry G. Waltemade. In 1936, Eleanor Roosevelt, accompanied by William T. Fetherston, the Democratic county chairman and a former judge, attended a tea sponsored by the Women's Division of the Democratic Organization of Richmond County. The Advance reported that 2,500 women attended the tea in the old Meurot Club, St. George. (Staten Island Advance)

1984: Who's next? Miss Staten Island, Great Kills resident Wendy Brown, middle row, is surrounded by contestants in this year's pageant, which will take place April 27. The young women were introduced during a social tea at the former Columbian Lyceum, West Brighton.Staten Island Advance

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