Hairstyle Description: This young lady is wearing a beautiful Spanish comb that was fashionable during this time period. Her bangs are crimped or curled very tight. The back of her hair does appear to be crimped. Her hair is shoulder blade length.

Hairstyle Description: This costume has a very tight skirt and a small bustle. Her sleeves are rather loose fitting and the collar rides lower than previous fashions. She is wearing a modest lace jabot (tie).

Type of Photo: CDV, Size of image, 2.5" W X 4" H

Studio: R.W. Elliott

Studio Location: Newark, Illinois, USA

Date: None provided

Other information: None provided

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Disclaimer:The photos located on this website, "A Brush with History: Vintage Hairstyles," are property of The Costume Gallery collection. They may not be reproduced in any manner without written permission from Penny E. Ladnier, owner of The Costume Gallery. The circa dates given for the photos are an educated guess, from analyzing the fashions worn in the photo. When an actual date is provided on the photo, that date will be included in the identification marks section. The location stated by the studio may be a clue as to where this photo was taken. Please take it as a clue. Many photographers traveled to locations and took photographs… meaning that the photo may not have been taken in the same city or town as the address of the studio.

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