feature: ‘young, black and victorian’ – photographs of victorian women of color

Check out these captivating photographs of Victorian women of color. The images, posted by Dangerous Minds, date from 1860 to 1901 and show an array of Victorian fashion. Sadly the names of most of the women are unknown. Explore the collection below.

By Alexander Aplerku, AFROPUNK Contributor

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Aida Overton Walker

Selika Lazevski, African American female equestrian rider from the late 1800s.