Printing plate of Alberta Long

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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 printing plate of Alberta Long used by the Chicago Defender. Long is featured from the chest up and looks toward the camera. She is wearing a top that has a bow tied at the neck and has a flower in her hair. There is text inscribed in the lower half of the plate. The back of the plate has an inscription that reads [Alberta Long / Woman's].

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