There was only one challenge for photographers in the 19th century that we can really see evidence of today, and that is movement. Because the exposure time was slow, subjects had to sit still for a long time. We see stands behind subjects helping them hold their pose, they lean on chairs or tables to …
This photo from the Red Velvet Album is placed directly next to our previous photo of the girl with the long hair. Being they had the same photographer, I take it to mean they are sisters. The resemblance in their faces is obvious.
Is it just me, or does this look like our previous subject in the post entitled VanDyke Number Two? The photo mount is interesting, with a marbled look. Unfortunately there is no photographer information present. But just look, he has the same mouth, his cheeks are filled out a little, his mustache has grown.
Returning to the Red Velvet Album we feature a CdV of a young girl showing off her long, beautiful hair. It is tied with a ribbon and draped over her right shoulder. A woman’s hair was definitely a point of pride in the 19th century! She also has a lovely bar pin at her throat. …
The CdV above shows a pretty young lady with quite a few flourishes to her ensemble. First, she has her hair styled in some type of chignon with a fancy comb or peineta visible that would have been lovely when seen from behind her. Then she also has a fabric bow on the very top …
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