Framed Inscribed 1967 Portrait of a Young African American Woman

This item is an original black and white or sepia-toned full-length portrait of a young African American woman, housed within an ornate multi-windowed mat and a metallic frame. The subject is depicted outdoors, leaning against a brick wall with ivy, wearing a light-colored, long-sleeved dress that aligns with mid-1960s fashion aesthetics. The photograph is professionally mounted behind a white mat featuring decorative black linework. A significant feature is the handwritten inscription in the lower-right corner of the matting, which reads, 'To Aunt Ann and Uncle Gus 1967'. The ink appears to be from a period ballpoint pen and remains legible despite age. The frame appears to be a brushed gold or bronze-toned metal or wood laminate, indicating mid-century utilitarian framing. Regarding condition, there is visible foxing and light staining on the mat boards, particularly near the signature and bottom edges. The photograph itself shows slight fading and loss of contrast, typical for 1960s silver gelatin prints. There are minor scratches on the glass surface and some accumulated dust within the frame's edges. This piece serves as a personal historical artifact of African American domestic life from the late 1960s.