Woman standing, wearing feather and jeweled hat and dress, undated
Item
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Source
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James Van Der Zee Photograph Collection
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Creator
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James Van Der Zee
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Title
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Woman standing, wearing feather and jeweled hat and dress, undated
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Date
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c. mid-1920s
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Description
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Studio portrait of an African American woman standing in an elaborately styled outfit, photographed in the mid-1920s by James Van Der Zee. The woman wears a dramatic feathered headdress and a jeweled headpiece, paired with a richly decorated dress adorned with beads, chains, and metallic embellishments. She poses confidently with one hand on her hip against a painted studio backdrop. The striking costume and theatrical styling reflect the glamour, creativity, and expressive fashion associated with the Harlem Renaissance era, a period when portrait photography celebrated individuality, elegance, and cultural pride.
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Type
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Image
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Subject
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African American women
Portrait photography
Harlem Renaissance fashion
Costume and performance
1920s fashion
Adornment and jewelry
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Format
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4 × 6 inch black-and-white photographic print.
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Rights
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This image is made available for research and educational use. Reproduction or publication requires permission from the Auburn Avenue Research Library on African American Culture and History.
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Rights Holder
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Auburn Avenue Research Library on African American Culture and History, Fulton County Library System
