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Image of Woman wearing formal attire, Seattle, circa 1953
2014.49.006-013-0039
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Woman wearing formal attire, Seattle, circa 1953

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An unidentified black woman wears a formal embroidered outfit with sheer sleeves, as well as a knotted pearl necklace and an elaborate gardenia corsage.
ID Number: 2014.49.006.013.0039
Date: Circa 1960
Creator(s): Smith, Albert J., Sr., Photographer
Physical Description: 1 negative : b&w ; 2.25 x 2.25 in.
Additional Information: Digital copy of this item available thanks to funding from a 2016 Institute for Museum and Library Services grant.
Credit: MOHAI, Al Smith Collection, 2014.49.006.013.0039
Copyright: All Rights Reserved
Subjects: Black/African American, Clothing and Dress

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