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Human's fascination and obsession with curls as symbols of divinity is long recorded in history and across a range of ancient cultures. An important aspect of beauty and prestige, depictions in paintings and representations of gods and goddesses…

The boy seen here looks to be about 10 to 12 years old, and dressed in a daytime outfit. The "double-breasted belt coat with matching knickerbocker pants and golf cap" was a popular outfit advertised in the 1908 Sears, Roebuck Catalogue for boys…

Printed white silk organdy; thin green and black vertical and horizontal lines with green, orange and dark red-purple abstract squares resembling wide brush strokes. Yardage.

During the crinoline period, bodices fitted closely to the waist, from which the skirt widened into a round or dome shape. Waistlines at this time, during the late 1850s, had evenly distributed gathers or pleats. Looking closely at the photo, her…

This little girl, with a serious scowl on her face, wears a dress and hairstyle fashionable during the late 1850s. The wide neckline, with a necklace adornment, was a common feature for dresses worn by both girls and boys. The hair parted in the…

The sitter wears a typical bodice of the 1850s. The V shaped bretelles extend beyond the natural shoulder line, ending in a point at the narrow waist. The sleeves are the fashionable pagoda style, worn with wide undersleeves. Presumably the skirt is…

This young man wears many items of clothing: a shirt, waistcoat, coat, and overcoat with a pair of trousers. The shirt exhibits a low collar and is secured with a small striped tie. His plaid waistcoat is buttoned high and has a shawl collar. The…

The sitter portrays typical styles of the 1850s, which include fitted bodices, set-in sleeves, dropped shoulder seams, and natural waistlines. These are the same features seen in fashion plates of the early 1850s, specifically the open sleeves known…