Woman standing, wearing feather and jeweled hat and dress, undated

Source: James Van Der Zee Photograph Collection
Creator: James Van Der Zee
Title: Woman standing, wearing feather and jeweled hat and dress, undated
Date: c. mid-1920s
Description: 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.
Type: Image
Subject: African American women
Portrait photography
Harlem Renaissance fashion
Costume and performance
1920s fashion
Adornment and jewelry
Format: 4 × 6 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