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the image is a vintage, handcolored photograph of a young woman, possibly a dancer, from the 1920s or 1930s. she is elegantly dressed in a sheer black lace dress over pink undergarments, with a pink sheer shawl draped over her shoulders.  she wears beads around her neck and has flowers in her hair.  she's holding a small tray with what seems to be food or offerings.  the background is a plain, light teal backdrop common in studio portraits of the era. the overall style suggests an art deco influence.  the woman has a slightly surprised or curious expression on her face. the photograph has a soft focus and the colors are slightly muted, characteristic of the handcoloring process.

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Source: betty.jpeg (2534×3487)

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Created by: Val (@fishlove)

Parent collection: William Mortensen (1897 - 1965)

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Created at: 2024-12-07T03:31:59.129Z

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


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What is in the image: the image is a vintage, handcolored photograph of a young woman, possibly a dancer, from the 1920s or 1930s. she is elegantly dressed in a sheer black lace dress over pink undergarments, with a pink sheer shawl draped over her shoulders. she wears beads around her neck and has flowers in her hair. she's holding a small tray with what seems to be food or offerings. the background is a plain, light teal backdrop common in studio portraits of the era. the overall style suggests an art deco influence. the woman has a slightly surprised or curious expression on her face. the photograph has a soft focus and the colors are slightly muted, characteristic of the handcoloring process.

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WDTagged Tags: 1girl, solo, jewelry, hair ornament, necklace, barefoot, flower, hair flower, black hair, hand on own hip, realistic, skirt, full body, shorts, standing, bare shoulders, bracelet, long hair, see-through