2004-09
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 8/31/2004
Lot of 3 images showing African-American women with their young charges. These portraits evidence the once common practice for women of color to raise their employer's (or master's) children. Photograph, 5" x 5", ca. 1905. A white toddler with a kitten is under the watchful eye of her "mammy". The edge of the mount has some chipping on the corners, else Fine condition...Plus; Photograph, 7" x 9", ca. 1910. An elderly black woman is seated with a white baby. Light stains to mount, else Fine condition...Plus; Photograph, 10" x 12" in period wooden frame, ca. 1900. A well-dressed black lady is shown with her child and a baby who is possibly white. Fine condition.
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