Wednesday, April 6, 2011

The 3 Muses - Victorian Elegance

This is my ancestor Pearl, who died in her early 20s. I don't know the cause of death, but it was a time when many died of such things as yellow fever and influenza.

The frame is from Dover.

This is my entry for The Three Muses.
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13 comments:

  1. indybevApril 6, 2011 at 6:41 PM

    Thank you for sharing this lovely cabinet card photo, and the sad story. The framing is perfect, Faye!

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  2. YvonneApril 6, 2011 at 7:28 PM

    Gorgeous photo and I love the frame, Faye!

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  3. ChristineApril 6, 2011 at 8:45 PM

    She was gorgeous, Faye, and quite elegant too. Lovely piece.

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  4. dorisApril 7, 2011 at 12:11 AM

    Gorgeous photo! Perfect Faye!!

    xoxo doris

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  5. Silvia(Barnie)April 7, 2011 at 2:48 AM

    Beautiful and very elegant work.

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  6. ladyjanet_56April 7, 2011 at 4:39 AM

    This is stunning Faye good luck, there's an award with your name on it waiting for you on my blog. Janet

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  7. JunibearsApril 7, 2011 at 7:12 AM

    What a beautiful ancestor there Faye and a beautiful name too. Sad that so many died young in those days. You've framed her so wonderfully. Hugs xx

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  8. Lori SaulApril 7, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    Beautiful Faye- has a wonderful Victorian charm!

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  9. Folk HeartApril 7, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    What a beautiful woman! She was perfectly framed and so elegant.

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  10. TaluulaApril 7, 2011 at 3:57 PM

    Thank you, Faye, for sharing this lovely photo of Pearl. She was a very elegant lady indeed.

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  11. Anjas-ArtefaktotumApril 7, 2011 at 4:40 PM

    Stunning work with an amazing photo. The frame is very elegant.
    Hugs Anja

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  12. KayleneApril 7, 2011 at 5:39 PM

    Congratulations on a wonderful tribute to you ancestor.

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  13. Dolly DaydreamsApril 10, 2011 at 7:21 AM

    Beautiful piece of art Faye and so lovely to have created it using one of your relatives.

    Marie

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