This cabinet card is dated "1927" on the back, in elegant but faded green fountain pen ink. I'm assuming it's a mom and daughter portrait - they even have similar style dresses with the pleated skirt and dropped waistline. The daughter has such an interesting expression on her face, which I can't quite interpret. Is she impatient and annoyed having to stand for her portrait? I think not, judging from the fact that she has taken the time to pose her leg in a fashionable way. Mom is actually smiling, which is very unusual to see in a portrait of that era.
I took quite a few liberties with this illustration, didn't I! Artistic license, you know...
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I think it's called "bershon" ;-)
Bershon! Thank you so much for your comment, Anonymous, I've never heard of "bershon", but I looked it up and it is SO perfect for the expression on the young girl's face! So perfect in fact, that I think I shall blog about the word next, since I found a very amusing article to reference. So thanks again!
Glad to help :-)
I love your interpretations of these old photos and am so inspired. I have an album full of ancient photos to start on. Found you through Illustration Friday and love your art.
Thanks, Carol! Good luck with that album of ancient photos...what a great source of inspiration for you!
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