Robert Mason Hamilton (United States, 1897)


Figure 1.-- Robert Mason Hamilton had his portrait taken during 1897. Presunably he was from Chicago. There is writting on the back that reads, ROBERT MASON HAMILTON, "MY HUSBAND", 6 YRS. 18 Sep. AUG 29 - 97". I think that means that Robert's birthday was September 18 and that the portrait was taken August 29, 1897.

Robert Mason Hamilton had his portrait taken during 1897. Here we see the cabinent card, although I can't read the name of the studio. Presumably he was from Chicago. There is writting on the back that reads, ROBERT MASON HAMILTON, "MY HUSBAND", 6 YRS. 18 Sep. AUG 29 - 97". I think that means that Robert's birthday was September 18 and that the portrait was taken August 29, 1897. Robert has long ringlet curls that come down over his shoulders. His front forehead fringe is curly. He has a knee pants Fauntleroy suit, Actually it is a suit that has been made into a Fauntleroy suit by adding a Fauntleroy blouse. With a different collar ahd blouse it would not be seen as a Fauntleroy suit. The jacket is worn open, but is rather long. It seems to have a divided sailor "V" collar and back flap. Note the heavy stockings even though it is August. His Fautleroy blouse has a large white collar. Note the floppy bow which seems to have a plaid pattern. I am not sure if it is lace, but there is a fancy front and wrist cuff extensions. The kneepants are rather long. Perhaps it was a new suit. Boys by the 1890s, especially the late 1890s were more commonly wearing kneepants at knee level. These long-leg kneepants were more commom in the 1870s and early 80s. He wears heavy ribbed long stockings that seem a bit out of place for August. I'm not sure about the material. It looks to be a light-weight summer fabric rather than velvet.







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