Baker Family Tree, Nelson Family Tree, Wordless Wednesday Wordless Wednesday: Bows March 6, 2019June 6, 2021by Jamie Gates Sisters Myrtle Fae, Alta Melvina, & Wilma Ruby Koons, 1908 Share this:TwitterFacebookPinterestLinkedInRedditTumblrLike this:Like Loading... Related
I had to look this one up–and wow, I wonder how they made those curls (without curling irons?). LikeLiked by 2 people Reply
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Rag curls were a popular method of getting sausage curls at that time. You wind a strand of wet hair around a strip of cloth and tie it off. Then you leave them in overnight. LikeLiked by 1 person
Great photo! It looks quite sharp and clear for being vintage. Those are some prominent bows! :o) LikeLiked by 2 people Reply
All reasons why this one stands out to me, as well. The bows definitely make it! LikeLiked by 1 person Reply
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Alta looks very interested in what the photographer is doing!
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I know, she’s really adorable. Wish I’d known the sisters, too!
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Love the Mary Pickford curls!
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I had to look this one up–and wow, I wonder how they made those curls (without curling irons?).
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I heard they used broom sticks and starch, (???)
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I’ll look it up–that sounds really difficult though.
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Rag curls were a popular method of getting sausage curls at that time. You wind a strand of wet hair around a strip of cloth and tie it off. Then you leave them in overnight.
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Great photo! It looks quite sharp and clear for being vintage. Those are some prominent bows! :o)
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All reasons why this one stands out to me, as well. The bows definitely make it!
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lovely
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Thank you! I think they’re really cute–one of my favorites.
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Love this photograph
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Me too–thanks!
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