Arnold's Victorian Fashion

Beginning a new Flickr album [ http://bit.ly/FlickrVictorianFashions ] this grandmother and grandson select thread for their next creation in Victorian fashion. From [ http://bit.ly/ArnoldCollectionsPage3 ] page 3 of the Earl J. Arnold Advertising Trade Card Collection. #EmmaJanesFavoriteFashions #bestarnoldcards #FlickrVictorianFashions #SignalFlare #googleplus #gplusrefugee

Hat at the ready at her feet, somebody wanted to be sure to show off this outfit and the very full hairdo. This card is a mystery. There were no markings on it to indicate its sponsor or maker. #EmmaJanesFavoriteFashions #bestarnoldcards #19thCenturyTradeCards

The distraction of the looking-glass! Perfection being a state of mind, will he see the person behind the mirror? Does she? [ http://bit.ly/ArnoldCollectionsPage50 ] #EmmaJanesFavoriteFashions #bestarnoldcards #19thCenturyTradeCards

Fishy Fashion Starting with the unlikely print of a stylish young lady being observed by a distracted fisherman, the Arthur James story unfolds. Click the album to enlarge your view of the back of the card and other info we gathered via our Google searches on the Excelsior Needle & Fish Hook Works in Redditch, UK. You can view a brief history of the Redditch needle industry at [ http://www.redditchhistory.org.uk/needles.html ] Still curious about Redditch? See [ http://www.redditchheritage.org.uk/ ] #EmmaJanesFavoriteFashions #bestarnoldcards

Daring exposure for a Victorian woman! While the home piano & organ business has declined, this particular design has maintained its popularity. See comments below for the reverse of the card. #EmmaJanesFavoriteFashions #bestarnoldcards #NewmanBros

Superior to silk in "color and lustre, also stronger" was the claim on the back of the card (see comments). This lining superbly compliments the flowing gown! #EmmaJanesFavoriteFashions #bestarnoldcards

Summer, celebrated! This looks cool and comfortable. The advertiser hoped you would buy the products here and on the back of the card (see comments below). Click image to enlarge. #EmmaJanesFavoriteFashions #bestarnoldcards

Is that Daddy waving at us? Do you think he can see our new outfits from that distance? From page 38 [ http://bit.ly/ArnoldCollectionPage38 ] of the Earl J. Arnold Advertising Card Collection - 1885. Click images to enlarge. Yours to print or share as you please! #EmmaJanesFavoriteFashions #bestarnoldcards

Soup's On! at the Hoyt's and Shedd's place. See what's going on at two of the most elegant Victorian homes in Lowell MA [ http://bit.ly/ArnoldCollectionPage191 ] where even the aprons are clean! There is now a video of the Hoyt interior on the pinned post for the new "Victorian Discovery" Collection [ bit.ly/VictorianDiscovery } #EmmaJanesFavoriteFashions #bestarnoldcards

Stylish Kitty presents... her equally stylish human, especially at Kitty-level. Unusually beautiful leg wear! #EmmaJanesFavoriteFashions #bestarnoldcards

A change of clothes may be indicated after handling these pigeons for awhile. Meanwhile, we hope the egg has a tough shell! From page 67 [ bit.ly/ArnoldCollectionsPage67 ] Click the link to visit another egg in the neighborhood as attended by a fashionable young lady. #EmmaJanesFavoriteFashions #bestarnoldcards

Skating in style with color-coordinated accessories. [ bit.ly/ArnoldPage16LaukBrosAcmeSoap ] Modeled by the hero who saved Willie from the well. Click the link for the story! #EmmaJanesFavoriteFashions #bestarnoldcards

You'll never guess! What merchant handed out this trade card? See comments for answer... and a few recipes. #EmmaJanesFavoriteFashions #bestarnoldcards

Stepping Out! With enthusiasm, this young lady dances forward as we all hope to do in life, one courageous step at a time. #EmmaJanesFavoriteFashions #bestarnoldcards

Out on a Limb we'll go here, just to say this is the most unusual, impractical and beautiful fishing outfit seen in many years! Unique technique, too! But...who argues with success? #EmmaJanesFavoriteFashions #bestarnoldcards

Well-dressed memories of a season.... from Woolson Spice Co.'s Lion Coffee brand. See comments below for elaborate reverse of card. #EmmaJanesFavoriteFashions #bestarnoldcards #Victoriansinhats http://bit.ly/VictorianFashions

Standing respectfully to one side, the butler on page 183 [ http://bit.ly/Arnoldpage183 ] shows the latest in Victorian men's attire. #EmmaJanesFavoriteFashions #bestarnoldcards

Listening to an organ recital is best done from the comfort of your favorite chair. You can share this experience on [ http://bit.ly/Arnoldpage183 ] page 183 of the Arnold Collection. Join us for a concert, won't you? #EmmaJanesFavoriteFashions #bestarnoldcards

Variations on a theme grace this enlargement from a Victorian trade card featured on page 183 [ http://bit.ly/Arnoldpage183 ] of the Earl J. Arnold Advertising Card Collection - 1885. #EmmaJanesFavoriteFashions #bestarnoldcards

From the Hazel Boynton Collection The essence of pink. See comments below for more info. #EmmaJanesFavoriteFashions #bestarnoldcards