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Title: African American Woman Tintype Photograph
Description: Unbound. No indication of photographer, place or date. Photo measures roughly 3 ½ by 2 ½ inches. Presumed produced any time from the 1860s to early 1900s. PROVENANCE: none really. This came in a collection of other tintypes and cabinet card photographs of African Americans, with a few of the later photos indicating they were taken in New Orleans and Waco, Texas. There is no indication as to whether these were family photos, or photos collected by an individual. This photograph depicts a woman, seated in a studio (based on the backdrop), wearing a top hat sort of hat with a ribbon, as well as wearing an ornately decorated shirt (floral pattern). The necktie/piece appears to be a combination of lace and embroidery. She holds a hand fan in one hand. The photo is in GOOD condition. Several small areas have worn away from the photo, revealing the metal beneath. The photo is a bit soiled and lightly faded. The reverse of the metal is tarnished, soiled and somewhat worn. Good .

Keywords: African American


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