Original Photograph of African American Woman

Bust portrait photograph on decorative cardstock of African American woman. The emancipation of slaves and the 13th amendment in 1865 accompanied more accessible and affordable photography. This image portrays the recently found freedom of African Americans, and some of the subjects of these photographs may have born into slavery. The woman pictured is wearing a high-collared Victorian-era dress with a white corsage pinned on her chest. This fashion style was typical of the 1880's, from which this photo was most likely taken. Written on the back of the photograph in cursive: "For My Dear Daughter." Original photographer mat measures aprox 4" x 2.5" photo is smaller- photo in very good condition.