Wednesday, June 6, 2012

Photo Number 898

This is a photo from the antique shop in Detroit Lakes Minnesota.

Animal skin rug DL Antiques 1898 1899

A lovely couple posed on one of those old photographers stand by an animal rug.  The bride is wearing a pastel colored skirt and jacket  with a white blouse and a long wedding bonnet that is adorned with flowers.  Both the bride and the groom are wearing a corsage of flowers and they are showing off their rings quite nicely.  We even have a couple that seem to be looking at the photographer and they are almost smiling!

I think this photo is from 1898 or 1899.

Thanks for stopping by.  Do come again:)

4 comments:

  1. Excellent find! The colors of the gown were probably blue and white.

    This chair appears to be the same design as this one:
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/49024304@N00/7345280178/
    But they are not the SAME chair.

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  2. What a lovely couple. That is some head ornament. I would think that was pretty elaborate back in the day. He looks very dashing indeed.

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  3. The style of dress reminds me of the "Eton" jacket and skirt. See here for a modern example. http://trulyvictorian.com/gallery2/main.php/v/comments/AL1.jpeg.html The trim on her skirt was quite popular - I have several photographs with the trim curving up toward the back, like a smile.

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  4. Thanks Martha..you are correct it does look like that style. "Eton" is a new one for me Thanks for sharing:)

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Hi, Thanks for the comments, your input on these old photos is appreciated! English only please! All comments will be moderated! Connie