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10 Photography 1930-1949

Portrait of Young Man

Portrait of Young Man

Photograph

Formal studio portrait of a young man wearing a buttoned shirt and tie, photographed by Bon-Art Studio, reflecting American portrait style of the late 1930s to mid-1940s.

Studio portrait of two young women posed together, presented in a bold Art Deco mount.

Studio portrait of two young women posed together, presented in a bold Art Deco mount.

Photograph

Bust-length studio portrait of two young women posed closely side-by-side, suggesting friendship or sisterhood. Both women wear dark dresses with light collars that frame their faces. Their hairstyles are short, softly waved bobs typical of the early 1930s, styled close to the head with subtle finger-waving. Their expressions are relaxed and confident, conveying intimacy and modern femininity. The photograph is surrounded by a dramatic Art Deco mount featuring stepped geometric black banding that emphasizes verticality and symmetry, echoing architectural design motifs of the era.