A Brush with History: Vintage Hairstyles: Long Hair: Children: Children 13

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Fashion Date: Circa 1874-1877

Hairstyle Description: Her hair is parted center front and crimped. All of her hair is pulled to the back making a ponytail. The secured area is garnished with a modest bow. Her hair is thick and waist or hip length.

Costume Description: This dress has long shoulders but a higher neckline- probably bordering between the early bustle and natural form period which makes it around 1874-1877. A simple dress for a young girl accented with piping at cuffs and armscye and a white ruffle and ribbon at the neckline.

Identification Marks on Photo

Name of Sitter: None provided

Type of Photo: CDV, Size of image, 2.5" W X 4.25" H

Studio: Groteeloss

Studio Location: 863 Broadway, (3 doors from Union Square), New York City, New York, USA

Date: None provided

Other information: None provided

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