Lot 202

Tintype of Black African American Woman in Tignon with White Child.

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A sixth plate ambrotype captures a moment in time between a Black African American woman and a white child. The woman, dressed in traditional attire with a tignon wrapped around her head, holds the child tenderly on her lap. A pile of books on the table beside them hints at an environment of learning or domesticity, adding depth to the narrative of the photograph.

The tignon, a headscarf worn by Creole women of color, particularly in Louisiana, is a significant cultural symbol, often associated with dignity and resilience. The serene yet strong presence of the woman, paired with the innocence of the child, makes this image both powerful and moving.

Ambrotypes like this one are rare and offer invaluable insights into the complex social dynamics of 19th-century America. This photograph stands as a testament to the intimate relationships and everyday lives of those who lived in a time of profound social division.

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