1963 Original Kodak Kodacolor Photo African American Family Mid-Century Home For Sale

Original 1963 Kodak Kodacolor color photograph depicting an African American man and young boy inside a mid-century American home.

This is an original vintage color photographic print, not a modern reproduction or later copy. The reverse carries the original Kodak marking:

“THIS IS A KODACOLOR PRINT — Made by Kodak”

“MARCH 1963 PAC”

The March 1963 marking provides a strong period reference for the photograph. It should be described as a March 1963 Kodak processing/print date, rather than definitively stating that the photograph itself was taken that month.

The image offers an excellent look at African American domestic life and mid-century American interiors, with numerous period details visible:

* African American man and young boy

* Authentic early-1960s clothing

* Mid-century upholstered furniture

* Vintage television

* Wood flooring

* Decorative framed artwork

* Period interior furnishings and décor

* Original Kodacolor color characteristics

The photograph is particularly interesting as a piece of vernacular photography and everyday American social history, rather than simply as a family snapshot.

CONDITION

Vintage original photograph with age-related fading, discoloration and photographic deterioration, particularly visible along the right side of the image. There are also surface marks and other signs of age.

The photograph has not been digitally restored or altered.

The reverse retains the original Kodak printing/process information and is generally clean.

Please examine all photographs carefully for the exact condition.

IMPORTANT AUTHENTICITY INFORMATION

This is an original vintage photographic print dating to the early 1960s. It is not a modern reproduction.

The identity of the individuals and their relationship to one another are unknown. No names, location or photographer are identified on the print, so those details are not being speculated about.

WHY THIS PHOTO IS COLLECTIBLE

This photograph has several characteristics that make it more interesting than an ordinary anonymous snapshot:

• Exact early-1960s Kodak processing/date marking

• Large approximately 8 × 10-inch format

• Genuine period Kodacolor color photograph

• African American subjects

• Strong mid-century interior-design content

• Excellent collection of period objects and furnishings

• Useful for collections involving African American history, vernacular photography, 1960s Americana and mid-century design

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