I had assumed the clothing in this photo was Scottish, but someone said the design of the bottom of the dress looks more Irish. Any insights from visitors would be appreciated!
This bonnie lass was photographed by O. Frank Stafford in Minneapolis. According to the Minnesota Historical Society’s “Directory of Minnesota Photographers,” his studio was at the address on this cabinet card from 1896 to 1901.
Tokens of Companionship 
Lovely! The dress is quite short for the date–do you think she was perhaps a Highland dancer in costume? Her shoes look as if they could be dancing shoes.
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I wondered about that, Carol. I don’t know the first thing about dancing clothes vs. ceremonial attire.
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Great image… fascinating!
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Wish I knew who she was!
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