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Postcard of a woman holding a baby

1904-1918

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 post card depicting a sepia toned image of a woman holding a baby. The woman is wearing a white dress and eyeglasses and is standing in profile with her left side facing the camera. She is holding up a baby dressed in white. The baby is facing the camera. Printed on the back of the post card is “POST CARD / CORRESPONDENCE HERE” on the left side and “NAME AND ADDRESS HERE” on the right. There is also a box labeled “PLACE / STAMP / HERE” in the top right corner.

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Catalog reference: 2016.5.2.45

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