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1880s CDV of a woman sporting her new spit curls!
It looks like a series of "6"s have been branded to her forehead.
I hope this doesn't make a comeback.
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very nice scottvez:) great photo:)
Thanks for looking and commenting, bellin.
scott
Those kids and their crazy hairstyles!
Thanks for looking and commenting amber.
scott
Aren't those locks called "Kiss Curls"?....at least they were in my time and I won't say when that was!! RER (LOUMANAL)
Thanks, could be loumanal-- I am not that versed in women's hair styles!
scott
I remember my sister having one "Kiss Curl" in the front of her hairdo but this lady looks like she's begging for lots of kisses! Don't really know if it was effective since it was out of style when I started dating...LOL RER Bob (LOUMANAL)
Great image with interesting hair style!
Thanks 123.
scott
Thanks for looking moonstone!
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