In an age when studio photographs were generally taken with a stern and stiff formality, it&rsqu
In an age when studio photographs were generally taken with a stern and stiff formality, it’s a joy to find such a lively and candid shot where the two smartly dressed gents appear to be taking it far less seriously - one looks on in amusement whilst his companion suffers from a fit of the giggles. I do love these decadent little gold frames, too, so very prettily over the top. -- source link
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