Silhouette Art

katex · 11-07-2007, 23:30

On putting a photo of my son in the gallery in silhouette, think I had the idea of what used to be a fashion of the time (late 1940's ?) Instead of the usual photo, artists created a silhoette image of your children. My brother and I were 'scissored' at the time. Wonder where they are ? Brother you watching .. have you got them ?

Did anybody else have this done? .. would be lovely to see them.

garinda · 11-07-2007, 23:38

It goes way back, even before you were a girl Kate.

It started way back in the early 1700's, and was still popular after the introduction of photography even in the C19th.

Silhouette-Man.com - Silhouette History

cashman · 11-07-2007, 23:44

ta for the link rindy, found that interesting.

garinda · 11-07-2007, 23:47

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Originally Posted by cashman

ta for the link rindy, found that interesting.

You might find this interesting too.

I've just uncovered the silhouette Kate had cut from years ago.

katex · 11-07-2007, 23:50

Aah that is lovely Garinda, (have not taken insult at reference to my age either . can't alter that one).

Ok .. yes, realise was done for the upper classes, but was developed on an economical commercial basis so that us working classes could afford something similar.

Think they came around to yer house like they used to do with baby photos.
Can't just remember.

katex · 11-07-2007, 23:51

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Originally Posted by garinda

You might find this interesting too.

I've just uncovered the silhouette Kate had cut from years ago.

YOU FOUND IT !!!!!! Thank you ... LOL

cashman · 11-07-2007, 23:52

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Originally Posted by garinda

You might find this interesting too.

I've just uncovered the silhouette Kate had cut from years ago.

VERY INTERESTING.

in fairness shes weathered well anyway.

katex · 12-07-2007, 00:01

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Originally Posted by cashman

VERY INTERESTING.

in fairness shes weathered well anyway.

Now you got me blushing .... oh no, that's a young people's hormonal thing, isn't it ? .. don't blush after about the age of 18 or thereabouts ..

garinda · 12-07-2007, 00:03

Have you still got them Kate?

Scan them if you have, and let's have a shufty.

I remember doing some at school.

katex · 12-07-2007, 00:09

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Originally Posted by garinda

Have you still got them Kate?

Scan them if you have, and let's have a shufty.

I remember doing some at school.

Think my brother may have them, will try and get them .. hope other people have them too.

Yes, could be correct .. may have been done at school, but think I had some sort of hat on and never wore one for school. Oh, you mean you actually did some yerself ?