Photograph of Ethel Moses

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A silver gelatin print depicting a black-and-white image of Ethel Moses. Moses is depicted in full length, on a wooden stage at the Ubangi Club. She is standing with her arms akimbo with her hands resting on her hips, her body is turned towards the right side of the image, and with her head tilted toward the left side of the image and smiling. She is looking towards the left edge of the image. She is wearing a one piece, bathing suit costume. The top of the suit has a halter neck and a diagonally striped top. The bottom of the suit is dark with a striped belt that matches the top of the suit. On the stage behind her is a set featuring a facade of close-set buildings. Over the subject’s legs is a handwritten inscription in black ink that reads, [proof].

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