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Photograph of a girl reading

early 20th century

Smithsonian NMAAHC collection

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Source catalog description

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 of a young girl sitting on a wicker chair. The young girl is wearing a dark color, loose fitting dress with a light color neckline. She reads from a piece of paper in her left hand. The photograph has a brown mat frame and backing.

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Catalog reference: 2011.36.148

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