1940s African American Woman & Child Vintage Photo Black Americana Nanny

Description

View 1940s African American Woman & Child Vintage Photo Black Americana Nanny with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. The woman’s hairstyle and clothing, the child’s overalls, furniture and photographic-paper format are consistent with the 1940s. The scalloped edge is also characteristic of period photographic prints. Original vintage black-and-white photograph of an African American woman and young child seated together indoors. The woman is wearing a period satin-like blouse and skirt, while the young boy wears suspender-style overalls and a collared shirt. The photograph provides an excellent glimpse into everyday African American domestic life during the mid-20th century. The interior setting is also notable, showing a radiator, upholstered furniture, curtains and a residential doorway. The photograph has a distinctive scalloped/deckle-style border. The reverse contains photographic-paper markings/stamps, including a partially visible “J56041” marking and another manufacturer/processing mark. These have not been interpreted as a date or identification. Approximate size: 3 1/4 x 4 1/4 inches Estimated date: circa 1940–1948 Photographer: Unknown Location: Unknown Type: Original vintage snapshot photograph Estimated Date Circa 1940–1948 Confidence: Medium-high. The woman’s hairstyle and clothing, the child’s overalls, furniture and photographic-paper format are consistent with the 1940s. The scalloped edge is also characteristic of period photographic prints. Comparable eBay listings specifically identify scalloped-edge African American photographs as 1940s gelatin-silver prints. Condition Fair vintage condition — significant age and surface wear. * Heavy surface scratching and abrasion * Vertical and diagonal scratches across the image * Areas of staining/discoloration * Fading and uneven contrast * Wear around the scalloped edges * Age toning to the photographic paper * Reverse has photographic-paper markings and minor discoloration * No major tears or missing sections visible The damage is substantial but also authenticates the photograph as an old, handled original rather than a modern reproduction. Collectible Interest * African American history * Black Americana * Vernacular photography * African American family photography * 1940s photography * African American childhood * Domestic and social history * Vintage fashion * 1940s hairstyle * Scalloped-edge photography * Original found photograph Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Photographic Images › Photographs.

Antique

Yes

Type

Photograph

Image Orientation

Landscape

Size

3 1/4 x 5in

Image Color

Black & White

Theme

Family Life

Features

Scalloped Edge

Time Period Manufactured

1940-1948

Original/Licensed Reprint

Original

Subject

African American, Boy, Black Woman, Maid, Nanny

Country of Origin

United States

Vintage

Yes