Figure 1.--This cabinent card shows Robert J. Brakey and presumably his little sister, C. E. Brakey. We do not know where in the States they were from. The style of the cabinent card suggests that the portrait was taken in the very early 1900s. The classic Fauntleroy suit was still worn in the early 1900s, but rapdly going out of style after mid-decade.

This cabinent card shows Eobert J. Brakey and presumably his little sister, C. E. Brakey. We do not know where in the States they were from. The style of the cabinent card suggests that the portrait was taken in the very early 1900s. The classic Fauntleroy suit was still worn in the early 1900s, but rapdly going out of style after mid-decade. Robert wears a classic cut-away jacket Fauntleroy with a large ruffled collar. Robert looks to be about 5 years old. Little Lord Fauntleroy suits sometimes gives the impression of a child from a wealthy family. This was the case for early Fauntleroy suits. But at thetime, people tried to emulate the wealthy. And soon inexpensive knocks offs appeared with less expensive materials. Note the Robert's knee pants do not match his jacket. Also notice the very basic background, suggesting a low-cost studio.

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