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Softness Was Always Ours

Unidentified woman in fur coat, undated

Item

Source
Mabel Vernon Alford Collection
Creator
Unknown
Title
Unidentified woman in fur coat, undated
Date
c. 1927-1932
Description
Sepia-toned photograph of an unidentified woman standing outdoors near a wooden structure, likely a porch or small building. She is dressed in a long coat with a fur collar and holds what appears to be a fur muff, accessories commonly associated with winter fashion during the late 1920s and early 1930s. Her clothing and posture suggest a posed snapshot taken during colder weather.

The photograph reflects everyday life and personal style during the early twentieth century. Images such as this often appeared in family albums or scrapbooks, preserving informal moments and individual portraits outside the studio setting.
Type
Still image.
Subject
African American women
Fashion
Winter clothing
Everyday life
Early twentieth-century African American life
Format
2 × 4 inch sepia 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

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