Mary Melissa Goodall Casler c. 1905
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- Title
- Mary Melissa Goodall Casler c. 1905
- Description
- In this studio portrait, Mary Melissa Goodell (1846–1910) embraces the bold fashion of the Edwardian era. Moving away from the more seated poses common in earlier decades, this image showcases the era's penchant for dramatic millinery; Melissa wears an expansive, feathered hat that serves as the portrait's focal point. The elaborate headwear and structured bodice reflect the sophisticated aesthetic of the early 1900s, a period when fashion emphasized grandeur and silhouette. This photograph provides a vibrant glimpse into the personal style of a woman in her later years, as she approached the end of her life in 1910.
- Date
- 1905
- Subject
- Mary Melissa Goodell
- Spatial Coverage
- Syracuse, Onondaga, New York, United States
- Creator
- Unidentified
- Format
- modern reprint of earlier photo
- Rights
- Public Domain
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