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the image is a vintage black and white photograph, possibly sepiatoned, depicting a couple posed formally for a portrait. the man, appearing to be of african american descent, is dressed in a dark suit with a lightcolored collared shirt and what appears to be a bow tie. he holds a hat in his hand.  the woman, whose race is less distinct in the photo's contrast but is likely caucasian, wears a darkcolored dress with a high neckline.  both individuals have serious expressions. the background is a plain, lightcolored wall, typical of studio portraits from the early to mid20th century. the overall style and clothing suggest the photo was likely taken sometime in the 1920s.  the image is presented within the borders of a slightly aged photograph mount.

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Source: couple.jpeg (2560×3072)

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Created by: Val (@fishlove)

Parent collection: William Mortensen (1897 - 1965)

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Created at: 2024-12-07T03:31:20.031Z

Updated at: 2025-03-15T00:18:18.124Z


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What is in the image: the image is a vintage black and white photograph, possibly sepiatoned, depicting a couple posed formally for a portrait. the man, appearing to be of african american descent, is dressed in a dark suit with a lightcolored collared shirt and what appears to be a bow tie. he holds a hat in his hand. the woman, whose race is less distinct in the photo's contrast but is likely caucasian, wears a darkcolored dress with a high neckline. both individuals have serious expressions. the background is a plain, lightcolored wall, typical of studio portraits from the early to mid20th century. the overall style and clothing suggest the photo was likely taken sometime in the 1920s. the image is presented within the borders of a slightly aged photograph mount.

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WDTagged Tags: multiple boys, 2boys, male focus, hat, black hair, short hair, coat, unworn headwear, unworn hat, holding, shirt, traditional media, looking at viewer, realistic, holding hat, black coat