Vintage 1930s Black & White Graduation Portrait by Nemecek Chicago

This vintage black and white photograph features a young woman dressed in traditional graduation attire, including a mortarboard cap with tassel and a graduation gown. The portrait is professionally taken by Nemecek, a Chicago-based photography studio located at 1439 W. 18th St, known for its quality portrait work during the early 20th century. The photograph is mounted on a textured beige mat with decorative borders, characteristic of the 1930s era.

The image captures a poised and confident graduate, smiling gently, with a soft-focus background that highlights the subject. This gelatin silver print is a classic example of mid-20th-century American studio portraiture, appealing to collectors of vintage photography, graduation memorabilia, and historic Chicago studio works. The matting adds an elegant presentation, making it suitable for framing and display in a collection or as a nostalgic keepsake.

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