#circa 1891

requested by: @edwardian-girl-next-door

request: pink dresses from the 1890s (1890-93 if possible)

Estrada do Monteiro (Atual Av. Dezessete de Agosto), Trilhos da Maxambomba, Atual Bairro do Monteiro - Recife Em 1891.

In honour of #BlackHistoryMonth, we wanted to share the story of John Ware, one of many Black individuals who have helped shape Alberta and Canada’s heritage and identity.

Born into slavery on a South Carolina plantation around 1845, he rose to fame on the prairies because of his exceptional horsemanship skills. Ware purchased a ranch near Millarville in 1891 and the next year he married Mildred Lewis. The couple had six children.

As more people moved into the Millarville area, the family relocated along the Red Deer River, north of Brooks Alberta, near what is now Dinosaur Provincial Park.

This diamond engagement ring features an antique cushion cut center diamond flanked by two round cut diamonds on each side. The diamonds are prong-set and have a total weight of 1.50 carats. This ring was handcrafted in 18k yellow gold during the Victorian era, circa 1891.

requested by: @edwardian-girl-next-door