Have you ever noticed all the artful hairstyles in the DMA galleries?
William Wetmore Story, Semiramis, designed 1872, carved 1873, Dallas Museum of Art, gift of Morynne and Robert E. Motley in memory of Robert Earl Motley, Jr., 1942-1998
Semiramis’ curls fall perfectly down her back.
Olowe of Ise, Kneeling female figure with bowl (olumeye), c. 1910-1938, Dallas Museum of Art, The Eugene and Margaret McDermott Art Fund, Inc.
This braided style reaches amazing heights.
Christian Gullager, Portrait of a Woman, c. 1790, Dallas Museum of Art, The Faith P. and Charles L. Bybee Collection, gift of Faith P. Bybee
By the late 18th century, wide hair was all the rage.
The President and Mrs. John F. Kennedy arriving at Love Field, Dallas, November 22, 1963, Courtesy of The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza, Dallas Times-Herald Collection
And Jackie’s 60’s flip is always classic. Catch it before Hotel Texas closes this weekend!
Happy styling!
Sarah Coffey
Assistant to the Chair of Learning Initiatives
