Photograph of Laura and Elizabeth Fitzpatrick

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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 black-and-white photograph of Laura and Elizabeth Fitzpatrick leaning on the ledge of a rooftop. Edges of photograph are scalloped. Both women wear blouses with knee-length skirts. Laura wears a bow in her hair and saddle shoes. Elizabeth’s skirt features a polka-dot pattern. The upper stories of several buildings are visible in the background. On back at top right, stamped vertically in black ink, is [895]. On back at center, written upside down in pencil, is [39]. On back at center, watermark reads [VELOX]. Slip of paper accompanying photograph in album reads [Laura + Elizabeth / Daughter + Mother / Fitzpatrick / 1939-Rooftop].

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