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Photographic postcard of an African American woman
This early twentieth century postcard features a sepia-toned photograph of an unidentified African American woman sitting on a stoop. She is wearing a high-necked blouse and a long skirt. This postcard was found among the belongings of a Philadelphia family that owned a couple grocery stores in the...
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| Collection: | Photographic Postcard of An African American Woman |
| Collection Number: | 4262 |
| Format: | Manuscript |
| Language: | English |
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| Summary: |
This early twentieth century postcard features a sepia-toned photograph of an unidentified African American woman sitting on a stoop. She is wearing a high-necked blouse and a long skirt. This postcard was found among the belongings of a Philadelphia family that owned a couple grocery stores in the early to mid twentieth century, one near 22nd and Allegheny avenues, the other on Ridge Avenue in East Falls. The woman pictured may have lived near one of the stores. |