Arnold's Victorian Fashion

Spring breezes beckon! What a beautiful way to welcome Spring! #EmmaJanesFavoriteFashions #bestarnoldcards

Twins, particularly identical twins, are a challenge. Just ask your twins! Should similarities or differences be emphasized? Scott & Bowne celebrated individuality here. #EmmaJanesFavoriteFashions #bestarnoldcards

Victorian kids were caffeinated at an early age , if this trade card for Royal Coffee is any indication! Click the images to enlarge. #EmmaJanesFavoriteFashions #bestarnoldcards

Go fish! or gone swimmin', this is the proper Victorian attire for either occasion! Quilty & Sons or Quilty Brothers' store is now a parking lot in Springfield MA. #EmmaJanesFavoriteFashions #Bestarnoldcards

Rare is the child that sits still Most Victorian children worked to support their families. However on the sabbath, they sometimes paused. Looks like the artist caught his subject in one of those rare reflective moments. See comments below for the back of the card. Click [ https://goo.gl/pkBppP ] to purchase the associated postcard (cheap!). #EmmaJanesFavoriteFashions #bestarnoldcards

What do you see? Supposedly, this French lady is viewing the coast of England from across the channel in France. This trade card advertised "Soapine" laundry soap. From page 147 [ https://goo.gl/fwhDmL ] of the Earl J. Arnold Advertising Card Collection - 1885. For just a few cents, you can own a postcard with this image: [ https://goo.gl/VswFPd ] #EmmaJanesFavoriteFashions #bestarnoldcards

Playful Victorian styling for everyday wear is presented on this trade card featured in the "Best of" Collection [ https://goo.gl/Z6FmjA ] A restored postcard is available for purchase. For information: [ https://goo.gl/TvFc39 ] #EmmaJanesFavoriteFashions #bestarnoldcards