Arnold's Victorian Fashion

Indian influence on American fashion has been in evidence for some time, though men's headgear has all but disappeared with the exception of baseball caps in 21st century America. Emma Jane seldom saw anything like this in her home town of Bristol, CT. It would have been a treat! (see comments below for more) #EmmaJanesFavoriteFashions #bestarnoldcards

A dapper dude in Victorian times wore gloves, pointy shoes, etc. according to this lithograph.... #EmmaJanesFavoriteFashions #bestarnoldcards

A multi-purpose garment Capacity: 8 baby chicks. (How many designers think of that?!) Don't miss the premium offers for 1894 on the reverse! (see comments below) #EmmaJaneArnoldsFavoriteFashions #bestarnoldcards

Warmth for the winter and stylish, too! This is an enlargement of a card featured in the Arnold's Lions Collection [ https://goo.gl/TwXaD7 ] . #EmmaJanesFavoriteFashions #bestarnoldcards #ArnoldsLions

Ignore the hat, please! The dress is the attraction here. Isolation from page 146 [ https://goo.gl/GTV8qo ] of the Earl J. Arnold Advertising Card Collection - 1885. Soapine, the product advertised, was billed as a "dirt killer." The lady is attempting to hit the target labeled "dirt." According to the advertiser, she did, despite her questionable technique. #EmmaJanesFavoriteFashions #bestarnoldcards

A distracting beauty can wear anything and look stunning. This is one of several remarkable cards featured on [ https://goo.gl/TYiAcJ ] page 147 of the Earl J. Arnold Advertising Card Collection - 1885. Check it out! #EmmaJanesFavoriteFashions #bestarnoldcards

Not for tree climbing, this casual summer outfit looks cool and comfortable. Exclusive to this Collection. #EmmaJanesFavoriteFashions #bestarnoldcards

The stylesetting shepherd ("Rachel came with her father's sheep, for she was a shepherd" Genesis 29:9) has been around for a long time. This American version was published in 1891 by George Harris & Sons, Lithographers, Philadelphia PA for the Woolson Spice Co.'s Lion Coffee brand. Exclusive to this Collection. #bestarnoldcards #ArnoldsLions #EmmaJanesFavoriteFashions

Proper garden attire protects the wearer from dirt and spills while synchronizing colors with the local wildlife (in this case the Eastern Bluebird, Sialia sialis). From a Lion Coffee trade card. Free for you to print & share. Enjoy! Click the ArnoldsLions hashtag below to see other Lion Coffee cards issued by the Woolson Spice Co., Toledo OH. #EmmaJanesFavoriteFashions #ArnoldsLions #bestarnoldcards

Just for you, a lady in blue! Wretched Poet strikes again. Fortunately the dress designer was more skilled in her profession than W.P. is in poetry! Exclusive to this Collection. Free for you to print & share. #EmmaJanesFavoriteFashions #bestarnoldcards

A message for you! This outfit had naval inspirations, though it may not have been any nation's official uniform. From page 190 [ https://goo.gl/buXk1m ] of the Earl J. Arnold Advertising Card Collection [ arnoldtradecards.com ] #EmmaJanesFavoriteFashions #bestarnoldcards

That special Easter outfit Easter may have been the one time Emma Jane put on her favorite outfit. Or maybe she made a new one, perhaps adding some embroidery to one of the old ones. Exclusive to this Collection. From a Woolson Spice Co. Lion Coffee card distributed in the late 1800s. #EmmaJanesFavoriteFashions #bestarnoldcards #ArnoldsLions