These Gorgeous Photos of Victorian Women of Color Will Change Your View of History

[Bayard]

“But there weren’t any black people back then!”

When people of color are erased from popular depictions of historical eras, some folks can come up with a lot of excuses for why their images are absent.

But here’s an awesome collection of Victorian Era photographs that blow those excuses away. We came across these images on Downtown LA Life. They date from 1860 to 1901, and they show some of the gorgeous and diverse ways that people of color have existed throughout history.

Unfortunately, many photos from this period have no names attached to their subjects. Some of these were taken during the time of slavery in the United States.

But we’re so glad for this glimpse back in time to help us recognize and celebrate the lives of people who are too often excluded from our history books and media.
















https://everydayfeminism.com/2016/03/young-black-and-victorian/


Many more beautiful pics at website

[littlemissmartypants]

1. Really beautiful. Thank you. ❤️

[Hekate]

2. How very young & lovely they all are. The horsewoman looks fierce, in a way: very direct gaze.

TY, Bayard.

[KS Toronado]

3. Thanks for these, here's a little bonus.....

https://democraticunderground.com/119811468

[JI7]

4. I want to know their story

[North Shore Chicago]

5. Such natural beauty!

[malaise]

6. Nice

Thanks

[no_hypocrisy]

7. Beauty and Dignity.

Thank you for sharing.

[Fla Dem]

8. Thank you for posting. They were beautiful women.

[MuseRider]

9. Anyone who did not know

that black women were beautiful has lead a very sheltered life. I remember wishing as a little kid that I had color instead of being so pasty white. I loved the looks of women from different countries, religions, styles. Those are gorgeous photos, thanks for this.

[yardwork]

10. Beautiful. Thank you for posting.