Directly to the right of our “bewildered” subject in the last post is this woman in her amazing bustle dress. This is definitely late bustle (1882-1889) because of the size and prominence of the bustle, plus the gorgeous drape with what looks like velvet trim on probably wool gaberdine or the equivalent. I picture this …
This guy looks like he is wearing high waters with the high waist of his trousers! His bow tie is also a bit crooked, jacket sleeves a bit rumpled, looking all the world like a bewildered child. We are just over half way through the Dobb Long Book and nary a new name for Iggy …
This photo has been cut down from its original size so that it fits into the opening in the page. You can see the inaccurate cutting on the right had margin. Unfortunately, it resulted in the photographer’s information being cut off. The subject looks to be about 14 years old, and for some reason he …
This cabinet card from the Dobb Long Book is placed next to the funeral card of Mrs. Nina Dobb, which we previously looked at a few weeks back. I can only assume – based on how I personally assemble photo albums – that this young man was close to or related to Nina Dobb. He …
First, let’s talk about the subject of the photograph. He is a broad shouldered man with a handsome face, strong jaw and impressive mustache that turns up on the ends. His hair is neat and tidy. He has a flower in his lapel. He wears a vest under his wide-lapeled coat, a very wide tie …
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