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Juxtaposition by
Celia Lowe

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You're not so bad looking as some I know.

George W. Miles, milliner, The Maiden's Prayer.

Introduction

Which picture sticks out from the others? Some of these are "comic valentines"-- what does it mean when the words don't match up with the picture? What options for beauty are women given? How are women who focus on beauty portrayed? How are women who ignore beauty ("beauty unadorned") portrayed? What is the overall attitude of these pictures?


Dear, simpering, fascinating miss.

Beauty Unadorned.