As an expat, I usually just lurk here, as I always enjoy reading your interesting posts & topics, however, today I actually have a question for the board...
This old photo is currently being discussed over on the USA eBay Antiques Forum, and I seem to be the only poster who thinks perhaps the lady is British ???
Maybe a Governess, or Nanny?
She does have an air of authority & importance about her, doesn't she.?
A poster had suggested Church related, maybe a nun or Mother Superior, however, she is wearing earrings, so that idea was quickly squelched.
I thought perhaps the regulars here on the board would have some ideas?
The owner of the photo gives a possible date of 1880-90.?
Any thoughts/ideas would be appreciated. TIA.
I think a lot of women from that era dressed like that, like Queen Victoria.
it looks like a surplace to me, with the white part around the neck. But the head gear puzzles me.
No idea...sorry...
but I bet the wasp she chewed wasn't happy.......
@leoleoleo123 wrote:
is that really the same person?
No, not Emma Jane Davey..
She has a different shaped nose and face.
We may never know the significance of the clothing, but your responses have been interesting.
Thank you for all your help.
