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Related: About this forumYoung, Black and Victorian: Wonderful photographs of Victorian women of color
Here are some photographs of Victorian women of color that date from 1860 to 1901. Unfortunately, a lot of these photographs have no names attached to the women posed in the photographs.
Photos of Women of Color from this era are hard to come by, especially family photographs.
A couple of these photos were taken when there was still slavery in the United States.
more at link:
http://dangerousminds.net/comments/wonderful_photographs_of_victorian_women_of_color
Manifestor_of_Light
(21,046 posts)Tuesday Afternoon
(56,912 posts)Number23
(24,544 posts)Look at that sass, that 'tude! My girl!
sheshe2
(84,005 posts)Is that you Number23?
Number23
(24,544 posts)If I had been a Victorian lass, I would not stop until I'd found that lady and she was my best friend.
Beartracks
(12,827 posts)Apparently, she is NOT unknown!
https://bfequestrian.wordpress.com/2013/09/24/selikalazevski/
This photo speaks to the soul of every strong, proud woman of African descent. It embodies our timeless spirit, and everything we are, and can be
in one glorious portrait. I loved it when it was nameless; it stirred my curiosity to no end. I am so pleased that Selika Lazevskis name, and accomplishments werent lost to us. Sarah Jackson Browne
There are more pictures are at the link above.
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Number23
(24,544 posts)Tuesday Afternoon
(56,912 posts)she wears it well, indeed
sarge43
(28,946 posts)procon
(15,805 posts)Someone loved this young lady. Whoever he might have been, he was wealthy enough to give her a gorgeous and stylish wardrobe so she could be seen in public in the best of company. With all the pleats and tucks, the appliques and beading, the matching hat and parasol, her dressmaker must have had many workers with the expertise and skills to do so many fashionable techniques. It might have been imported from one of the best salons in Paris, a grand luxury the few could afford.
Tuesday Afternoon
(56,912 posts)she wears it well
Manifestor_of_Light
(21,046 posts)Number23
(24,544 posts)A nice contribution to a really cool thread.
I learned about period clothing from doing costume/wardrobe design for our community theater company. They had a wonderful collection of antique and vintage clothing and many reference books. I had a great time!
BlancheSplanchnik
(20,219 posts)Solly Mack
(90,798 posts)Rozlee
(2,529 posts)Whose bright idea was it to get rid of hats? That baseball caps are de rigueur is bad enough. The hats my old maiden aunts and my mother wore for her wedding were simple, but beautiful. Sometimes, I'll buy a hat at one of the department stores, but I'll feel silly wearing it. Maybe they're popular in NY or LA, but unless you're wearing a cowboy hat, they aren't really a fashion statement here in Texas.
Number23
(24,544 posts)In fact, a book was actually written called "Crowns" about black women's loves for hats for Sunday church.
http://www.amazon.com/Crowns-Portraits-Black-Women-Church/dp/0385500866
Black women's impact on fashion is monumental even though we are mostly ignored by the fashion industry. Looking at the models being sent down the runways with "baby hair," cornrows, done up nails and other black identified styles, we see our impact even though the mainstream industry goes out of its way to act as though we don't exist.
Rozlee
(2,529 posts)I do still see African-American women down here in Texas wearing hats to church on Sundays, although not as many as back in the old days. I remember when we used to wear gorgeous lace and fringed veils to church decades back. The Anglo women led the change from becoming bareheaded in church, followed by us Latinas and now, the few times I've gone to services in the Catholic Church, I've only seen a smattering of a few very older women with veils on. The clothing stores here in Texas have very small hat departments in the women's sections. The higher end ones like Neiman Marcus and Saks are a bit more outfitted. For a while, it looked like wearing shawls as head gear was going into fashion, but Islamophobia seems to have put a stop to that. Too many American women are afraid they'll look like they're wearing a hijab. A pity. It would be lovely fashion.
Number23
(24,544 posts)I have a sun hat that I wear when I go on my walks and it amazes me the number of people who compliment me every time I wear it.
Obviously, there is a big group of women all over the world that are just DYING for hats to come back into fashion. You should lead the charge!
CherokeeDem
(3,709 posts)and one of my favorite memories regards the beautiful black women going to church or to a wedding (or a funeral) in all their finery. Stylish and beautiful... I always envied their gorgeous bone structure. My mother wore hats and she looked good in them, but I never did.
I glad these gorgeous women still wear hats.
Number23
(24,544 posts)All hats ain't for everyone! But I bet there are some styles out there that you would look smashing in.
ms liberty
(8,620 posts)Thanks for posting this!
Tuesday Afternoon
(56,912 posts)Godot51
(239 posts)So much of history has gone unrecorded and these little bits of it, of mostly unknown young women, showing their best moments almost breaks my heart.
Tuesday Afternoon
(56,912 posts)At least we have these moments captured and they would want us to be proud, I think because look how glorious and proud they are standing. Find joy in that, at least.
Much of life is like this ... bittersweet ...
GeoWilliam750
(2,522 posts)Tuesday Afternoon
(56,912 posts)Beartracks
(12,827 posts)Apparently, she is NOT unknown!
https://bfequestrian.wordpress.com/2013/09/24/selikalazevski/
This photo speaks to the soul of every strong, proud woman of African descent. It embodies our timeless spirit, and everything we are, and can be
in one glorious portrait. I loved it when it was nameless; it stirred my curiosity to no end. I am so pleased that Selika Lazevskis name, and accomplishments werent lost to us. Sarah Jackson Browne
There are more pictures are at the link above.
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Tuesday Afternoon
(56,912 posts)brush
(53,968 posts)Sistas with style.
MrScorpio
(73,631 posts)My grand mother, Susie Vexia, who also happened to be boxing legend, Joe Louis' oldest sibling.
Tuesday Afternoon
(56,912 posts)Joe Louis
ismnotwasm
(42,022 posts)Tuesday Afternoon
(56,912 posts)MrScorpio
(73,631 posts)Tuesday Afternoon
(56,912 posts)spitting image !! ....(wonder how that phrase ever came to be, anyway)
You have a great looking family, I must say!
MrScorpio
(73,631 posts)This is my cousin, Rick. He's an international Techno DJ
Here I am, of course.
Here's a pic of both of our moms with their uncle Joe. My Mom is on the far right, Rick's mom is on the far left.
The apples never fell far the tree in our family.
Tuesday Afternoon
(56,912 posts)and that group picture of your family is great. But, what is the story with that one dude? He does not look happy about something.
He is cutting his eyes, for real .... whoa!
MrScorpio
(73,631 posts)She told me that she couldn't quite remember who he was or what his problem was.
We'll never know.
Tuesday Afternoon
(56,912 posts)dude, whole TV shows have been made from less premise
MrScorpio
(73,631 posts)I call this Pic "Uncle Joe with his nieces."
It's more apropos that way.
Tuesday Afternoon
(56,912 posts)can't help it ... I am Leo
Uncle Joe with His Nieces and they are lovely.
Thanks for sharing it, MrScorpio
Number23
(24,544 posts)As well as the coloring. That is amazing and too damn cool
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ismnotwasm
(42,022 posts)So compelling, so beautiful. I have to admit I'm a bit steampunk-- no corsets or bustles or large hats, but I do like the look.
Great post Tuesday!
Tuesday Afternoon
(56,912 posts)el_bryanto
(11,804 posts)But it is funny and sad - Hark a Vagrant cartoon about Ida B Wells.
Bryant
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treestar
(82,383 posts)Love the third one.