This is an Edwardian Cabinet Card - Happy Young Yorkshire Girl CBC11
The image features a young girl in attire consistent with early 20th-century children's fashion, specifically from the Edwardian era (1900-1910).
Key elements of girls' fashion during this period, as seen in the image, include:
- Dresses: Young girls primarily wore knee-length dresses, often crafted from lighter, daintier fabrics like voile, silk, or dotted Swiss muslin, replacing the heavier materials of the late Victorian era.
- Embellishments: Dresses were frequently adorned with lace, embroidery, and frills, especially on the yoke and hem, reflecting the ornate style of the Edwardian era.
- Silhouette: The dress in the image appears to have a relatively loose or bloused bodice, with a potential low waist effect created by a sash, a common feature of Edwardian children's wear.
- Hairstyles: Girls typically wore their hair long and often curly, decorated with ribbons, as seen in the image.
- Footwear: Although not fully visible in the image, black stockings and button-up or lace-up boots were commonly worn with such dresses.
Edwardian children's fashion reflected a shift towards greater practicality and comfort compared to previous eras, moving away from the more restrictive styles of Victorian times, though still featuring elaborate embellishments for special occasions.
Publisher: H.Charlton, Highfield Studio, Highfield, Keighley
H. Charlton, Photographer: Historical directories confirm an "H. Charlton" as a photographer operating in Keighley during the early 20th century, which aligns with the estimated age of the photograph. Specifically, records indicate addresses such as Well Street (Kelly's 1901) and 45 Aireworth Street (Kelly's 1908) in Keighley for H. Charlton.
Cabinet Card Size: 107mm x 165mm. Plain backed card.
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