Here is the famous wedding photo of the Henry Longabaugh, Sundance Kid, and Etta Place. There is a lot of mystery about these two and their partner Butch Cassidy. Among other things, nobody has any idea of the real identity of '(Ethel) Etta Place'.
I like most any kind of mystery and one of the first things I did when I got internet was to blow up this picture to get a better look at what looks like heavy lace or braid decorations on Etta's dress. I know quite a bit about historic clothing and these decorations seemed asymmetrical and were of a style I have never seen. I thought these features which I believe are very unusual, might point toward identification of the lady.
My enlargements seemed to show these decorations to actually be jewellery. I would guess heavy silver in a southwestern pattern.
A recent HD effort by a researcher, IMO created artifacts in that it almost looks like a ribbon or ruch is threaded through a heavy lace. It does not look quite right either.
ADDITIONALLY, note that the same pattern is repeated in what appears to be a belt. I see no purpose for a heavy braid or lace to reappear like a belt. The outfit is extremely well tailored and probably was very expensive.
I have spent a number of years searching for a fabric or lace with this pattern and found nothing like it. I also keep my eyes open for silver work with this pattern as many Native artists have had particular styles for their work. The closest I have found is Mexican silver work.
SO....of course it comes to mind that maybe the outlaws transferred loot to South America in the form of heavy silver jewellery. I even discussed this with an expert in this history but he said the last great score by these bandits was in gold and there is no indication silver was transported to South America.
Anyway, I want a clearer view of the decorations on this dress. It also looks like a bead on a chain is hanging down from Etta's left wrist which also has this heavy decoration. Was she wearing a bracelet with the same design?
I have the crazy idea if this is silver jewellery, maybe it is still in existence. I keep looking around online for this or something like it.
I don't know if I am asking a lot in my request. I have no idea how long or difficult the really great enhancements, like Richard's work, is to do. I just clipped this picture off the internet, choosing it because it was the clearest. Maybe it has been enhanced and a more original version should be used.
If anyone has the capabilities and is willing to work on this I would be very grateful. Thank you in advance!
I like most any kind of mystery and one of the first things I did when I got internet was to blow up this picture to get a better look at what looks like heavy lace or braid decorations on Etta's dress. I know quite a bit about historic clothing and these decorations seemed asymmetrical and were of a style I have never seen. I thought these features which I believe are very unusual, might point toward identification of the lady.
My enlargements seemed to show these decorations to actually be jewellery. I would guess heavy silver in a southwestern pattern.
A recent HD effort by a researcher, IMO created artifacts in that it almost looks like a ribbon or ruch is threaded through a heavy lace. It does not look quite right either.
ADDITIONALLY, note that the same pattern is repeated in what appears to be a belt. I see no purpose for a heavy braid or lace to reappear like a belt. The outfit is extremely well tailored and probably was very expensive.
I have spent a number of years searching for a fabric or lace with this pattern and found nothing like it. I also keep my eyes open for silver work with this pattern as many Native artists have had particular styles for their work. The closest I have found is Mexican silver work.
SO....of course it comes to mind that maybe the outlaws transferred loot to South America in the form of heavy silver jewellery. I even discussed this with an expert in this history but he said the last great score by these bandits was in gold and there is no indication silver was transported to South America.
Anyway, I want a clearer view of the decorations on this dress. It also looks like a bead on a chain is hanging down from Etta's left wrist which also has this heavy decoration. Was she wearing a bracelet with the same design?
I have the crazy idea if this is silver jewellery, maybe it is still in existence. I keep looking around online for this or something like it.
I don't know if I am asking a lot in my request. I have no idea how long or difficult the really great enhancements, like Richard's work, is to do. I just clipped this picture off the internet, choosing it because it was the clearest. Maybe it has been enhanced and a more original version should be used.
If anyone has the capabilities and is willing to work on this I would be very grateful. Thank you in advance!
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