Figure 1.--Here we have a problem. We have both a dated and identified CDV, but unfortunately the last mame is not very clearly written. Our best guess is Temple Byron fielding. We will include the back of the CDV so any interested handwriting expers can offer their attempts at deciphering the script. It is available image because it is dated and thus offers some cluses as to the chronlogy of two imprtant fashion trends, boys wearing dresses and saillr suits. The studio swas John Ingham in Sale, a Birmingham sunburb. The CDV was taken in 1892. Unlike America, the CDB vontinued to be important in Englasnd and European countries into the 1890s. Click on the image to seethe writing on the back.

Here we have a problem. We have both a dated and identified CDV, but unfortunately the last mame is not very clearly written. Our best guess is Temple Byron Felding. For some reason, there is only one name on the back of the card, although the boys may be Temple and Byron. We will include the back of the CDV so any interested handwriting expers can offer their attempts at deciphering the script. It is available image because it is dated and thus offers some clues as to the chronology of two important fashion trends, boys wearing dresses and sailor suits. Thus we want go archive it, and have placed it here, at least until any better information comes along as to the children's identity. There are two boys about 2-7 years old. The younger boy wears a very decorative dress with lace collar and cuffs and a smocked bodice. There is also a colored sash. We see fewer boys wearing dresses in the 1890s and the ones we see are like the boy here, very young. His older bother wears a classic sailor suit with traditionsl three-stripe detailing. Some sailor suits were done with long pants. One of the few outfits with long pants that boys this age wore in the 1890s. Despite the age difference. the boys seem very close given the pose. The studio was John Ingham in Sale, a Manchester suburb. The CDV was the first albumen process format to become important (1860s). This CDV was taken in 1892. Unlike America, the CDV continued to be important in England and European countries into the 1890s.