Portrait of Ida Mae Smith

AR-0001

Portrait of Ida Mae Smith

c 1900

African American women.
Gibson Girls.
Portrait Photography --United States--1890-1900.

This is a sepia-toned formal portrait of Ida Mae Smith, a young African American woman and the great-grandmother of Antonia Rose. The photograph is likely from the late 19th or early 20th century.

Ida Mae is posed with a serious expression and her hair styled in a voluminous Gibson Girl hairstyle that was fashionable during the era. She is dressed formally in a high-necked blouse with layered fabric or ruffles. A single hoop earring is visible, and she is wearing a decorative brooch or pin near the collar of her blouse.

The photograph has significant wear, with visible cracks and creases reflecting its age.

Rights over this image are held by Antonia Rose. Permission to reproduce, distribute, or otherwise use this image must be obtained from Antonia Rose prior to any use.

5 x 7 in.

Still image

Sepia-toned photographic print.