According to experts, the answer is yes. It’s only the second known image of the poet, and the first showing her as an adult. ‘Tis a big deal, no? Still No New Pynchon Photo, but Here’s Emily Dickinson-The New York Times
Emily Dickinson gets a new look in recovered photograph-The Guardian
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It sure does look like her, doesn’t it? Pretty cool.
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Yes, it certainly does! They have done so many tests and all have led back to the conclusion that it is her. Which is cool, because she is an adult in this photo. In the only other image we have of her, she is a teenager.
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p.s. I can only imagine the new line of products that will follow! LOL
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Haha, true. I’m sure I will buy one or two things when that happens…My paper doll is lonely. She wants a twin.
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It must be her! That is exciting. But I must admit that I was greatly distracted by the ad for the “Beardo” on the side of The Guardian website. I had no idea.
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I think the ads vary, so I am not privy to what a “Beardo” is; do tell. Please.
I also think it is her. I’m inordinately excited by this.
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A Beardo, as I discovered this morning, is a knitted wool beard that is sewn to a toque/winter hat. It folds up into the hat when not needed. Keeps the face warm, I guess, and looks as ridiculous as it sounds.
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I’ve seen those, but I had no idea they are called Beardos.
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I have NEVER seen one! Guess I lead a sheltered life.
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I saw one earlier this year, in a catalog or blog; I don’t remember where. I HAVE NOT seen one on an in-the-flesh person’s face. That would be disturbing.
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LOL! That would be disturbing!
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Can you imagine coming in close contact with a person wearing a Beardo? Much like meeting someone walking around in a Richard Nixon mask, I’d be afraid of being robbed.
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I just saw an ad for Beardo on IMDB. Wow. It was even worse than the one I saw on Etsy or wherever it was. Yikes.
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Do you think they’re actually catching on? Seriously, if I see more than one Beardo in real life I’m starting a new blog: PeopleOfBeardo.com, based on PeopleOfWalmart.com.
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I hope not, but I guess colder weather will tell…If I see someone walking down the street wearing a Beardo/knock-off Beardo, I promise to try and snap a pic with my phone.
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