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Photograph of Malenda Polk wearing a white, high collar dress.

late 19th 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 cabinet card photograph of Malenda Polk wearing a white, high collar dress. She is standing in front of a gray colored back drop next to a chair covered in furs. Written in pencil at the bottom of the photograph is “Friend of the Family.” Written below the photograph on the card stock is “Malenda Polk.” There are no inscriptions on the back.

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Catalog reference: 2014.61.8

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