About This Image

This nanny is dressed in a crisp, bright gingham uniform. She may be West Indian, or African American. She holds her white charge on her lap.

Anonymous Portrait of a Black Nanny Holding a White Baby

Price $500

Main Image

Description

Ref.# 11270

Medium Tintype, Hand-Colored

Photo Date c. 1880 Print Date c. 1880

Dimensions 3 x 2 in. (76 x 51 mm)

Photo Country United States (USA)

Photographer Country United States (USA)

Company
Charles Schwartz Ltd.