Portrait of Victoria and Alfred Codona

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Photograph of Victoria and Alfredo Codona. Alfred sits in a chair with his legs crossed and his hands clasped in his lap, while Victoria stands behind him and leans over the chair. Alfredo wears a pinstriped suit and striped tie, while Victoria wears a long-sleeve gingham dress with two rows of buttons running down to the hem of the dress. She wears a heart locket around her neck and a large feathered hat. A letter written in Spanish is addressed to Sabino Gomez from Alfred and Victoria.

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1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 13 cm.

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This photograph is part of the collection entitled: Rescuing Texas History, 2011 and was provided by the Witte Museum to The Portal to Texas History, a digital repository hosted by the UNT Libraries. It has been viewed 1213 times, with 5 in the last month. More information about this photograph can be viewed below.

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Photograph of Victoria and Alfredo Codona. Alfred sits in a chair with his legs crossed and his hands clasped in his lap, while Victoria stands behind him and leans over the chair. Alfredo wears a pinstriped suit and striped tie, while Victoria wears a long-sleeve gingham dress with two rows of buttons running down to the hem of the dress. She wears a heart locket around her neck and a large feathered hat. A letter written in Spanish is addressed to Sabino Gomez from Alfred and Victoria.

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1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 13 cm.

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Rescuing Texas History, 2011

The 2011 edition of Rescuing Texas History includes photographs, postcards, legal documents, and more. These materials reflect generations of past Texans who contributed to the history and culture of the state.

The Carpa Cubana Collection and the Sabino Gomez Photograph Collection

Photos documenting Mexican-American tent shows, known as "carpas", that traveled Mexico and the Southwestern United States.

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  • Jan. 31, 2012, 10:40 a.m.

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  • Sept. 25, 2020, 12:20 p.m.

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Portrait of Victoria and Alfred Codona, photograph, Date Unknown; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth201174/: accessed April 20, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Witte Museum.

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