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Tintype of a young girl in a paper radio frame

20th century

Smithsonian NMAAHC collection

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This description refers to material held by Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Visual details below describe the original material.

A black and white photograph housed in a paper frame shaped like a radio. The photograph features a young girl wearing a short-sleeved dress. There is signage in the background of the photograph and the lettering on the sign is in reverse. The radio frame is black paper with silver details. Under the opening for the photo is a banner with the text: [STATION L-O-V-E]. The back of the photograph is blank.

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Catalog reference: 2013.46.29.43

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