Signed Portrait of Young Woman with Bob Hairstyle — Boyce Studio

Photograph

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The Recorded Image Project

Name/Title

Signed Portrait of Young Woman with Bob Hairstyle — Boyce Studio

Entry/Object ID

RE-PH-2026-0116

Description

Signed studio portrait of a young woman with fashionable bob haircut and decorative collar.

Category

Woman, Necklace

Made/Created

Studio

Boyce

Date made

circa 1922 - circa 1928

Place

* Untyped Place

New York

Notes

Studio Location White Plains, New York, USA

Ethnography

Notes

American; Roaring Twenties portraiture reflecting modern femininity, emerging youth culture, and the influence of urban fashion trends.

Inscription/Signature/Marks

“With Love, Ruth” — handwritten ink dedication indicating personal gifting.

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good

Date Examined

Mar 9, 2026

Notes

• Light silvering in shadows • Minor mount corner wear • Folder intact with mild edge aging • Ink inscription remains clear and legible

General Notes

Note Type

Historical Note

Note

This portrait represents the cultural shift of the 1920s toward modern youth identity and self-expression. The bob hairstyle became a defining symbol of women's liberation and changing social roles following World War I. Signed portraits like this were often exchanged as keepsakes among friends, romantic partners, or family members.

Create Date

March 10, 2026