This couple has flair! Her dress is decorated with intricate beadwork, ribbons and flowers. Could it be a wedding dress? What do you think?
The cabinet card was made by the studio of William James Wellsted & Son. The back is dark green (blank).
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The dress looks original and unique! I suspect there’s a corset. Maybe there have been cases of wedding dresses without headdress, not actually sure)
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Thanks for your nice comment! When I first saw this photo, I didn’t think it was a wedding portrait, but now I believe it is. Her dress is really gorgeous. I wonder how she felt about his hairstyle?
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I was thinking that I love it that they both have this curly, unruly hair. They seem well matched in that regard.
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True! They both have an air of youthful sophistication. She looks intelligent and happy, while he exudes confidence despite (or because of) his unruly hair.
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That hair!! Since he complements it with the mustache and fancy watch chain and fob, this man is quite the dude.
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Agreed!
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I’m not sure if it’s a wedding photo – most British wedding photos (particularly vintage or antique ones) are far more composed and serene. But it does look like both the woman and the man have suddenly rushed into their poses and not had time to tidy up! Makes me smile.
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I’m glad it made you smile. 🙂
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I’m not sure if it is a wedding portrait either but I think our contemporary idea of what a bride looked like in the Victorian era is mostly wrong, so I could be wrong, too. The main reason I don’t think “wedding” when I see this is the lack of flowers. Given that many wedding photos were not taken on the actual day of the event, means that is a pretty thin reason for rejecting it as a wedding image! Also the idea of white weddings being popular across the board is false, as many brides had only their Sunday best dresses to wear, as a new dress for one occasion was unaffordable for many or considered just plain wasteful even if affordable. I guess the other reason I don’t lean towards this being a wedding photo is the spur of the moment look in their hair. Other than that it could easily be a wedding pic.
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Excellent observations! I like the fact that there isn’t a clear consensus on whether or not it’s a wedding pic. That makes the portrait all the more appealing, really.
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Agreed!
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