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Black Models Philadelphia Studio Fashion Photoshoot 1930s-1940s
1940ref. 196571940. African American Black Models in Commercial Print: Philadelphia Studio Fashion Photoshoot 1930s-1940s Archive of 4 Original Vintage Photographs. Each black and white silver gelatin photograph measures 3.5" x 4.5". All photographs were captured at Condax Studio in Philadelphia. Condax Studios was associated with the Models' Guild of Philadelphia which served as a "central resource of information for commercial photographers connecting them with professional models for television fashion and convention work". All photographs capture a black woman striking various poses in two contrasting outfits. In two photographs she poses in a black dress and heels glamorous jewelry and a rose. Her eyes are slightly covered by a black birdcage veil. In the remaining two photographs she sports a posh blazer and skirt set glamorous jewelry heels and an umbrella. Until the middle of the 1940s consumer advertising completely ignored the black consumer and virulent racial segregation in the United States meant that Black people's needs were not being satisfied. Thus traditional advertisers were reluctant to associate the image of a black person with their products. At this point in time they perceived it may lead to a loss in sales by the way Black people were viewed in society. These photographs capture an early instance of a Black print model in an era where there was little representation. Two photographs are minority wrinkled not affecting image quality. This photo archive is expressive and in very good condition overall. unknown
Max Rambod Inc. · Estados UnidosUS$ 325,00≈ € 290,36
