The Daguerreian Dandy

The proprietor of this modest blog wishes to welcome you to the little 19th century soiree that goes on 'round these parts. You’re likely to be besieged with daguerreotype dandies, hair-raising Gothic Revival furniture, humourous crinoline capers, fair mid-century maidens, saucy postcards, peculiar inventions, melodramatic and tawdry news publication excerpts, a nice helping of American 19th century architecture, mugshots aplenty and artefacts straight out of old Uncle Silas’ curio cabinet.

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Wednesday, 16 May 2018

Blonde bisque 'parian' head with black alice band. Made in Germany around the 1860's/70's or so. Image courtesy of The Museum of Play.

Isn't she dream? Daguerrian Dandy is quite a fervent collector of 19th century china and bisque head dolls, and this one makes me rather giddy. I'd best find the nearest chaise lounge and take a moment to remember myself.