Dr. D. Elisabeth GlasscoFeb 28, 2023

Three women in Marshall, Texas, USA, 1899. Photograph by Gabriele Munte.

An observation: At first, from faraway I thought they were twins but if we look closer, the two women on the right look like mother and daughter. Their clothing is exactly alike.

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Show threadChampagneFeb 28, 2023
@Deglassco the women are beautiful- the leering on the edges of the photo is what caught my eye though…
Show threadDr. D. Elisabeth GlasscoFeb 28, 2023
@Champagne yes, that was interesting. I can’t decipher whether he is a boy or a man.
Show threadChampagneFeb 28, 2023
@Deglassco it’s not just the one though. The woman behind him is also staring, as are the people in the carriage on the left.
Show threadDr. D. Elisabeth Glassco
@Champagne The most charitable interpretation is that they’re amazed by the finery of the ladies’ dresses. But considering the times, their gazes might be more malevolent.
Feb 28, 2023 at 3:00pmWeb
Show threadChampagneFeb 28, 2023
@Deglassco Yes, the latter is my interpretation - hence, my use "leering". I suppose it is projection... but, it's how it spoke to me.