1928 International Pageant of Pulchritude


The 3rd annual International Pageant of Pulchritude was held at Galveston, Texas. With 42 contestants in the pageant, 10 contestants won cash prizes and one won the grand prize, the title of "Miss Universe".

Results

Miss Chicago, Ella Van Hueson, won first place in the pageant and was crowned "Miss Universe" of 1928. Prizes included $2,000.
The second-place winner received $1,000, the third-place winner $250, and the remaining nine places received $100 each.

Placement

Contestants

International