Woman & girl walking by creek

Item

Source
James Van Der Zee photograph Collection
Creator
James Van Der Zee
Title
Woman & girl walking by creek
Date
c. 1910s
Description
Black-and-white photograph depicting a woman and small child standing outdoors beside a narrow wooden plank bridge over a shallow creek. The woman wears a long light-colored dress with a dark jacket and holds a large leafy branch or bouquet. The child stands nearby in a light-colored coat and dark shoes. Trees, rocks, water, and dense foliage surround the figures, creating a reflective natural setting. The image conveys themes of quiet presence, intimacy, dignity, and gentleness within everyday Black life.
Subject
African American women
African American children
Family life
Outdoor portrait photography
Black womanhood
Softness
Nature
Portraiture
Format
8 × 10 inch black-and-white photographic print.
Rights
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.
Rights Holder
Auburn Avenue Research Library on African American Culture and History, Fulton County Library System
Temporal Coverage
1912

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1910s African American Mothers African American Women Softness

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