#as always refer to seller's pics if buying—I have straightened sharpened and touched up image for tumblr

[daguerreotyping]

Magic lantern glass slide entitled "Man in His Strength" depicting a very fit fellow running in very small shorts, c. 1890s

#when you're either 10 mins late or 100 years early to the pride parade #check out the heel on these leather running shoes! #19th century #1800s #1890s #19th century fashion #fashion history #historical fashion #sportsmen #sportswear #short shorts #19th century illustration #magic lantern glass slide #as always refer to seller's pics if buying—I have straightened sharpened and touched up image for tumblr