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[medievalpoc]

Thank you so much for responding to my question and answering it so thoroughly! I am elated with this new information. I'm definitely going to use those links and plan accordingly

I’m glad I could help!

If you’re so inclined, I also have a Garb Week in case you want to submit some of your historical fashion choices! Best of luck to you either way, and I hope you have fun!

[medievalpoc]

Hello! I have followed your blog for a long time and want to thank you so much for evrything you post. The work and exposure of the truth about poc being present throught the times is such a welcome sight. Thank you. I also have a question for you, my city does a Victorian age themed festival and I was wondering if you could give me any advice or information on how to dress for the event. Costumes and Hair styles especially seem to be very elusive for black women of color.

I’m so glad you asked! There are a ton of photographs of Black Victorian ladies, both African American and Afro-European. There are a few places you can find these online, and many different clothing and hair styles to choose from.

One of the most famous Black Victorians was Queen Victoria’s goddaughter Lady Sarah Forbes Bonetta Davies:

There are quite a few images of her, and she always seems dressed in the height of fashion. ;) Here’s a video that includes some biographical information and more artworks and photographs of Lady Sarah (about ten minutes long) at the National Portrait Gallery in London:

You can see a lot of clothing and hairstyle options at the tumblr blog Black History Album, in the “Black Victorians” section:

For hairstyle options, this article has some good photos with very different hairstyles , if you want to narrow down what kind of classic look you’d like to go for (although some of these might be considered a bit more “Edwardian”, depending):

This article has a few more (including a bit of information about a few of them):

This one’s from fyeahqueervintage on Tumblr:

You really do have a ton of options, so you can choose a look that suits you in particular or that you find especially appealing!

You might also want to check out Gretchen Holbrook Gerzina’s Black Victorians/Black Victoriana, which goes a bit more in depth about the Black British population during this era, focusing especially on the history of London.

[black-n-animated]

I read your making a page for black artists. Have you decided to do it? And how would one get added to it?

I was thinking about creating a page in which black artist will be able to display their work. Unfortunately, because I am a college student, I have not and do not have the time to sit down and to actually create and manage it regularly. So right now it’s kinda sitting on my back burner right now. For me, my education comes first then this site. Definitely look for in the future though. :) I hope this answer though.

-Admin L

[retroheroesblog]

I want to give you a huge THANK YOU for making these hero's available to us. I had no Idea there were so many Wonderful Characters to explore. And knowing there's some one out there like you promoting the beautiful ideas is inspiring as an artist and fellow citizen of the earth. Thank you.

Well thank you so much! I appreciate your kind words and I'm honored that you've found inspiration in them :)Also, sorry for the late response >.<

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County Fair 2013

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The awkwardness of being young but mostly being female and black.

A small start to what this blog is about.