The Snapshots in Time Collection
Portrait of an Indian Woman, China-Burma-India Theater, World War II
A striking portrait of an Indian woman, likely photographed by an American serviceman stationed in India during the WWII China-Burma-India campaign. Traditional dress, jewelry, and dignified composure are captured in this candid image, part of a broader collection documenting daily life and local culture encountered by U.S. forces supporting the Allied effort in Asia. Project: 218104