Bayard Wootten (NC, 1875-1959), Two Portrait Photographs

Each a gelatin silver print, mounted as issued, both with "Wootten-Moulton" ink signature to mount at lower right, with negative numbers 570 and 392-1 to verso, unframed.

Mount size 12 1/8 x 9 1/4 in. (the other slightly smaller)

Bayard Wootten (1875–1959) was a pioneering female photographer known for capturing the people, landscapes, and culture of North Carolina and the American South. She co-founded the Wootten-Moulton Studios in Chapel Hill, which became renowned for its portraiture and commercial photography during the early 20th century. Through her artistry and entrepreneurial spirit, Wootten helped shape the visual record of the region’s history and identity.

Scattered foxing throughout and some fingerprints (possibly from printing); few minor creases and nicks.