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Softness Was Always Ours

Julia Bond & Dr. Horace Mann Bond, 1973

Item

Source
William and Mary Jackson Collection
Creator
Unknown
Title
Julia Bond & Dr. Horace Mann Bond, 1973
Date
1973
Description
Portrait of Julia Bond standing with Dr. Horace Mann Bond in formal evening attire, circa 1973. Julia Bond wears a long, elegant gown and headpiece, while Dr. Bond stands beside her in a tuxedo. The photograph captures a moment of formality and refinement within an African American family, reflecting traditions of celebration, presentation, and social distinction.
Type
Image
Subject
African American women
African American couples
Formal attire
Evening gowns
Portrait photography
1970s social life
Format
2.5 × 3.5 inch color photograph.
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

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