December 5, 2011

Related by Marriage: Assimilating and Eligible

Imagine the mechanics that were necessary to maintain a waist so cinched. The elaborate Gibson-Girl coiffures appear equally complicated.


Bridgeport, Chicago, Illinois, 1914. Mr. Irene's maternal Grandmother, Anna—on the right—stands with her cousin. This photo was taken about four years after Anna emigrated to the United States and three years before she married.

1 comment:

Patrick said...

And I can't stand to wear a pair of Levi's just one inch smaller than my normal waist size. It's just too uncomfortable.