Up for sale is a rare, authentic 1940s African American studio portrait photograph from the historic Teal Studio in Houston, Texas.
• Studio Provenance: Marked by the famous Teal Studio, Houston’s groundbreaking first Black-owned photography studio founded in 1919 by A.C. Teal.
• Subject: A beautiful portrait of a woman wearing a mid-century polka-dot dress, hand-signed on the front "Alton Marie."
• Historical Lead: Regional archive records from Prairie View A&M University (a historic Texas HBCU near Houston) list an Alton Marie Britt during this mid-century era, providing excellent provenance for genealogical research.
• Presentation: Housed in its original textured, art-deco-style cardboard studio display folder featuring the iconic embossed Teal logo.
*The subject is signed 'Alton Marie' on the front. Archival records from Prairie View A&M University (a historic Texas HBCU near Houston) list an Alton Marie Britt graduating during this mid-century era, providing a wonderful lead for historical and genealogical research."
Condition: Excellent vintage condition. The inner portrait print is clean with sharp contrast. The cardboard folder shows minor corner and surface wear consistent with age. An exceptional piece of Texas Black history and Americana. Ships securely packaged to prevent bending.
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