A woman poses for a half length studio portrait. Her gigot sleeves and extraordinary hat are perfect for the late 1890s. The hat, a riot of ruched velvet, ribbons and exotic feathers, sits above her piled up hair. The fur collar, creates the...
This studio portrait of a seated bride with upswept hair, high neckline and pouter pigeon style bodice is characteristic of middle/upper-middle class women's garments of this period. The bridal gown's bodice is adorned with a variety of...
Warp: natural cotton and blue dyed wool. Filling (weft): natural cotton and blue dyed wool. The geometric design of this coverlet is becoming pictorial. The intersections between the forty-eight blocks create a four-petal flower or leaf shape. The...
The pipes of the Tallman organ in the First Baptist Church were gracefully arrayed. The decorations on the pipes were characteristic of Francis J. N. Tallman's work. The wood carving was done by artist Katherine Morse.
