Photograph by
Unidentified
Subject of
Unidentified Woman or Women
Date
ca. 1945
Medium
silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
Dimensions
H x W (Image): 9 7/16 × 6 7/8 in. (24 × 17.5 cm)
H x W (Sheet): 10 × 8 1/8 in. (25.4 × 20.6 cm)
Description
A silver gelatin print depicting a black-and-white image of a woman with a fur coat. She is depicted standing in profile, with her head turned towards the viewer, and smiling. She is leaning over a couch covered with a floral patterned fabric. Her hands are resting on the couch under a fur coat that lies on the couch cushion. The woman is wearing a white slip with lace detailing, and a black, calf-length pencil skirt. She has a bouffant up-do with large, rolled bangs. There are no inscriptions on the front or back of the photograph.
Collection title
The Laura Cathrell Show-Down Magazine Collection
Classification
Media Arts-Photography
Type
gelatin silver prints
portraits
Topic
Dance
Entertainers
Photography
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2013.46.25.103
Restrictions & Rights
Unknown - Restrictions Possible
Rights assessment and proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5cd8e0946-0cc3-478d-a47e-07e96489a3d1

Cataloging is an ongoing process and we may update this record as we conduct additional research and review. If you have more information about this object, please contact us at NMAAHCDigiTeam@si.edu

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