1940s African American Family Vintage Photo Boy Girl Scalloped Edge Black

USD 24.95

Condition: Used

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View 1940s African American Family Vintage Photo Boy Girl Scalloped Edge Black with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Scalloped edges remain intact. The children are dressed in period clothing, with the boy wearing high-waisted trousers and a short-sleeved shirt while the girl wears a light-colored dress. The house, window, decorative ironwork, landscaping and large potted/landscape plant add excellent period context. Original vintage black-and-white photograph of two African American children, a boy and a young girl, standing together outside a home. The photograph captures a wonderful slice of everyday mid-century life. The children are dressed in period clothing, with the boy wearing high-waisted trousers and a short-sleeved shirt while the girl wears a light-colored dress. The house, window, decorative ironwork, landscaping and large potted/landscape plant add excellent period context. The photograph has a distinctive scalloped/deckle-style border, characteristic of many commercially processed snapshots of the era. The reverse is blank except for the stamped/typed number “716.” The image has an especially nice vernacular-photography quality because it documents ordinary family life rather than a studio portrait. Approximate size: 3½ x 5 inches. Estimated Date Circa 1940–1948 Confidence: Medium-High The children’s clothing, photograph paper/border style, automobile-era surroundings and overall photographic appearance are consistent with the 1940s. Condition Fair to Good vintage condition. * Noticeable age toning * Vertical discoloration/staining across portions of the photograph * Fading and uneven contrast * Surface wear consistent with age * Minor edge wear * Scalloped edges remain intact * Reverse shows age toning and the number 716 * No major tears or substantial paper loss visible Please examine the photographs carefully for the complete condition. Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Photographic Images › Photographs.