Woman with American Flag Holding A Second Small Flag with Star (?), Striking Early Snapshot marble carved fox head " handwritten on the negative

" handwritten on the negative

There are four small tears long ago repaired with clear tape from the backside

Shows age and wear

then hand-painted (there are remnants of one hand as well

This pair I could not resist

Woman with American Flag Holding A Second Small Flag with Star (?), Striking Early Snapshot marble carved fox head " handwritten on the negativeThis woman, with what looks to me like an American flag draped over one shoulder and down her front, is holding up something in her hands, which looks to be another small flag of some sort, with what looks to be a star at its center. I haven't done research to try to figure it out, but might guess she has lost a husband or son in war. A small photo, but I think a very striking one. 3 3 8" x 2 1 2", very good antique condition. Early 20th c. I believe.