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Photograph of a woman holding a closed parasol

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 cabinet card photograph depicting a black and white image of a woman holding a closed parasol. She is wearing a black dress and is standing in front of a painted garden background. A pocket watch and chain is attached to the front of her dress. She is holding the parasol in her right hand with the tip of the parasol resting on the ground. The back of the card is blank.

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Catalog reference: 2016.5.2.35

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