1910s Stylish African American Kentucky Woman Portrait RPPC Photo

The intent is unclear - educator, political progressive, artist, church official or woman recording her mourning period all seem possible. She wears a finely tailored black coat w/ artistic collars & exaggerated tassel. Wire rim glasses, upswept hair, thin black veil to match hat.

Embossed edges & Rogers // Cynthiana Kentucky studio stamp. Consistent soiling w/ vertical creases.