(WOMEN) Photograph of a young Texas woman holding a pistol

Sale 2503 - Lot 402

Price Realized: $ 4,750

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Estimate: $ 600 - $ 900

(WOMEN.) Photograph of a young Texas woman holding a pistol. Silver print, 3 1/2 x 4 3/4 inches, on original plain mount, captioned in pencil on verso "Will Payne, Addie Payne, at home, Texas"; somewhat faded with minor wear. Texas, circa 1920s?

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We don't often see images of African-American women with firearms during this period. Her finger is on the trigger, and she looks prepared to use it if necessary. Her husband wears rugged ranching garb.