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Portrait of an Elderly African American Female Seated Holding Book in Right Hand

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Portrait of an elderly African American female, seated holding a book in her right hand. Tintype photograph and decorative paper enclosure.

Keywords

United States; History; Civil War; 1861-1865; African Americans; Portraits; Women, Black, in art; Black women; Photographs; 19th century

Subjects

United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865; African Americans -- Portraits; Women, Black, in art; Black women; Photographs -- 19th century

Disclaimer

The African American Legacy: The Carol Mundy Collection, 1794-2010 contains materials, graphics and artifacts that may be offensive and disturbing. Librarians and archivists strive to preserve this history in a sensitive manner, providing historical context and updating biased terms in metadata description. The University of Central Florida Libraries recognizes the description of digital and archival materials is an iterative and imperfect process and will continue to consult the misrepresented and underrepresented communities for updated language.

Identifier

DP0012818

Language

English

Extent

1 sheet

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Image

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Front of Image

Location

John C. Hitt Library

Department

Special Collections & University Archives

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image

Comments

Is Part Of: African American Legacy: The Carol Mundy Collection, 1794-2010. UCF Special Collections Manuscripts - 5th Floor -- CFM2009_02

Use and Reproduction

This image is posted publicly for non-profit educational uses, excluding printed publication. For permission to reproduce images and/or for copyright information contact Special Collections & University Archives, University of Central Florida Libraries, Orlando, FL 32816, (407) 823-2576.

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Keywords

United States; History; Civil War; 1861-1865; African Americans; Portraits; Women, Black, in art; Black women; Photographs; 19th century

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