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Extreme Girl Portraits at Saratoga Parades in 19th Century Scene
An ornate critique from Saratoga Springs sketches the “Extreme Girl” at fashionable dress parades. It portrays a showy woman with jewels, bold manners, and a self styled sophistication, contrasted with genteel norms and aspiring reformers. The piece also notes interwoven reflections on society, mothers, and the spectator public.
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Saratoga Springs
N.Y. Abe
Bela
Ted Collet
Amy Olber
Paul Ike
Tacally Wabeelia
Vattine
Lou
Abel
Torus
Stanis
S&e
Sim
Olin
Sam
Joss
Abe
Avery
Panaively
Willie
Joel Fellows
Tially
Snilhedy
Ant
Miszhe
Sale
Prom
Cottainy
Mila
Baril
Dock of Prey
Harper