jaborandi
Active Member
Yet forensic fashion dating is very tricky, given cyclical revivals ("Bonnie & Clyde" look in the late 60's; "Mad Men" look today).
Even more problematic is the labelling at the Toronto Archives. The following picture is dated 1911, and says the lady on the right may be Lady Pellatt, ignoring the fact that to modern eyes they are either drag queens or actors trying out for the role of Lady Bracknell:
Lady Pellatt had a particularly difficult row to hoe. She deserves our compassion despite her hair.
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