Photo Description
FASHION DATE:
Circa 1890sHAT DESCRIPTION:
This bonnet is garnished with lace and ribbons. It is a typical Spring or Summer style for the years 1893 and 1894.COSTUME DESCRIPTION:
The sleeves on the costume are similar to the styles that were fashionable in the mid-1890s. The leg-o-mutton sleeves are full to middle part between the wrist and elbow. The bodice, lapels, and sleeve cuffs are creatively decoratively with trim. The bodice is probably closed with hook and eyes because no buttons are visible in the front closure. A scarf or tie lies upon the collar. The tie is not placed underneath the collar.HAIRSTYLE DESCRIPTION:
Her hairstyle is close to the head and pulled towards the back. This hairstyle was fashionable in the earlier half of the decade.Identification Marks on Photo
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A private collector loaned this lady's image to The Costume Gallery.
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The photos located on this website, "Pretty as a Picture," 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.