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    Stereograph card of of an unidentified woman

    Photograph by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Unidentified Woman or Women
    Owned by
    Sullivan, Maxine, American, 1911 - 1987
    Date
    early 20th century
    Medium
    albumen , sodium chloride , silver nitrate on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 2 1/8 × 2 3/4 in. (5.4 × 7 cm)
    Description
    A stereograph card of an unidentified woman sitting in chair. The stereograph features two photographs of the same woman. The woman is wearing a light colored dress with dots. The photograph on the left features the woman sitting in a chair with her hands crossed on her lap. The photograph on the right features the woman sitting on the chair with her proper right arm on her lap and her proper left arm resting on her face. The back of the photograph is blank.
    Collection title
    Maxine Sullivan Collection
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    stereographs
    portraits
    Topic
    Photography
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2013.46.29.7
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public domain
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd59d0e53b8-8f1e-41cc-9bad-91a7c3221acd
  • Photographic print of Orville L. Williams

    Photograph by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Williams, Orville L., American, born 1928
    Owned by
    Sullivan, Maxine, American, 1911 - 1987
    Date
    ca. 1945
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image): 9 1/2 × 7 9/16 in. (24.1 × 19.2 cm)
    H x W (Sheet): 10 × 8 1/16 in. (25.4 × 20.5 cm)
    Description
    2013.46.29.154a: A black and white photograph of Orville L. Williams. The photograph features Williams from the chest up wearing a tuxedo. His head is tilted slightly to the right. The back of the photograph has a photographer's stamp and subject inscription.
    Place made
    Bronx, New York City, Bronx County, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Collection title
    Maxine Sullivan Collection
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Topic
    Photography
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2013.46.29.154
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd59724839b-69b9-4ada-990a-eab25d9f181a
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    Cornet owned by Maxine Sullivan

    Manufactured by
    F. E. Olds, American
    Owned by
    Sullivan, Maxine, American, 1911 - 1987
    Date
    1977
    Medium
    2013.46.29.1.1a: brass (alloy) with felt
    2013.46.29.1.1b: metal
    Dimensions
    H x W x D (Trumpet): 7 × 5 1/4 × 15 in. (17.8 × 13.3 × 38.1 cm)
    H x W x D (Mouthpiece): 1 1/16 × 1 1/16 × 2 3/4 in. (2.7 × 2.7 × 7 cm)
    Description
    A brass cornet made by Olds Ambassador and owned by Maxine Sullivan. The body of the cornet (2013.46.29.1.1a) is brass with a straight bell and three (3) valves with green felt pads. The ambassador model is manufactured by F. E. Olds. The cornet has [OLDS / AMBASSADOR / FULLERTON / CALIF] inscribed at the base of the bell. The number [997566] is inscribed on the second valve. The finger ring for the pinky of the right hand is silver. The mouthpiece of the cornet (2013.46.29.1.1b) as a conical backbore and appears to be silver plated. [Olds 7C] is inscribed on the cup, below the rim.
    Collection title
    Maxine Sullivan Collection
    Classification
    Musical Instruments
    Type
    musical instruments
    cornets (aerophones)
    Topic
    Jazz (Music)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2013.46.29.1.1ab
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5c61a6fd0-1cd5-4f82-981a-3c6eb54ae86d
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    Cornet case owned by Maxine Sullivan

    Manufactured by
    F. E. Olds, American
    Owned by
    Sullivan, Maxine, American, 1911 - 1987
    Date
    ca. 1977
    Medium
    metal , leather , plastic and plush
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 11 × 17 3/4 × 5 3/4 in. (27.9 × 45.1 × 14.6 cm)
    Description
    A hard-sided Olds Ambassador cornet case. The exterior is covered with brown leather with a metal plaque attached on the front. The plaque has a large [O] at the top, above the word [OLDS]. The case's edges are rounded and covered with dark brown leather bumper strips. It has a brown plastic handle and two lockable metal latches. The interior is lined with red plush and is molded to hold a trumpet and mouthpiece with a cavity underneath for additional material. A piece of yellow paper is taped above the handle. [A07468-3 / trumpet] is written on it in pencil.
    Collection title
    Maxine Sullivan Collection
    Classification
    Musical Instruments
    Type
    cases (containers)
    Topic
    Jazz (Music)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2013.46.29.1.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5278de1fb-1d19-4da5-aa5c-4bb6e56eb094
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    Instrument cleaning snake and case belonging to Maxine Sullivan

    Owned by
    Sullivan, Maxine, American, 1911 - 1987
    Date
    ca. 1936
    Medium
    2013.46.29.1.3a: metal and nylon
    2013.46.29.1.3b: plastic
    Dimensions
    H x W x D (Trumpet cleaner (a)): 11 × 1/2 × 1/2 in. (27.9 × 1.3 × 1.3 cm)
    H x W x D (Box (b)): 7/8 × 3 × 2 in. (2.2 × 7.6 × 5.1 cm)
    Description
    An instrument cleaning snake and its container. The cleaning snake (2013.46.29.1.3a) is made of flexible spring wire with a black nylon bristle brush on one end. The plastic case (2013.46.29.13b) for a cleaning snake. The case has a blue base and a clear, hinged lid that snap together at the front. Gold text on the lid reads: [MICRO / CORNET OR TRUMPET CLEANER / NO. 7315]. The number [165] was written in black marker on the left third of the lid.
    Collection title
    Maxine Sullivan Collection
    Classification
    Tools and Equipment-Occupational
    Type
    brushes
    cases (containers)
    Topic
    Jazz (Music)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2013.46.29.1.3ab
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5ccb6a89b-79c4-49a5-b381-0e5c34bcaa89
  • How to care for your Cornet/Trumpet

    Created by
    Chicago Musical Instruments Company, American, 1920 - 1969
    Owned by
    Sullivan, Maxine, American, 1911 - 1987
    Date
    1944-1969
    Medium
    ink or paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 4 × 9 in. (10.2 × 22.9 cm)
    Description
    Instructional pamphlet from the Chicago Musical Instrument Company titled "How to care for your Cornet/Trumpet." The pamphlet consists of two (2) long, narrow pieces of paper folded in half and stapled. The first page has a pink background and features a white graphic of a trumpet with white, gray, and black polka dots coming out of the bell. The shadow of a cornet is atop the trumpet. White text reads: [CHICAGO MUSICAL INSTRUMENT COMPANY / How to care / for your / Cornet/Trumpet]. The booklet includes diagrams of a cornet & trumpet, care instructions, and a fingering chart.
    Collection title
    Maxine Sullivan Collection
    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials
    Type
    pamphlets
    Topic
    Music
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2013.46.29.1.4
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public domain
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5d565fa36-7a4f-450c-9c7a-491bd775c431
  • Advertisement for the Norlin Corporation

    Created by
    Norlin Corporation, American, founded 1969
    Owned by
    Sullivan, Maxine, American, 1911 - 1987
    Date
    after 1969
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 2 9/16 × 6 15/16 in. (6.5 × 17.6 cm)
    Description
    A paper advertisement for Norlin. The advertisement consists of a single sheet of heavyweight paper folded in half. The text on exterior is oriented horizontally, while interior text is vertically oriented. The exterior pages say [Norlin TM] in white against a black background. The word is surrounded by two (2) ovals, one white and one blue. The interior features white text on a blue background.
    Collection title
    Maxine Sullivan Collection
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Advertisements
    Type
    advertisements
    Topic
    Music
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2013.46.29.1.5
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd588b62a1f-86bf-46ab-8965-251b7a9a672e
  • Business card for Larry Schulz Productions

    Printed by
    Larry Schulz Productions, American
    Received by
    Sullivan, Maxine, American, 1911 - 1987
    Date
    mid-20th century
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 2 × 3 1/2 in. (5.1 × 8.9 cm)
    Description
    A business card for Larry Schulz Productions. The black text printed on cream paper reads: [Larry Schulz Productions / Producer - Writer - Artist Rep. - Consultant / 12 East 97th Street, New York, New York 10029 / (212) 534-6062 Larry Schulz]
    Collection title
    Maxine Sullivan Collection
    Classification
    Tools and Equipment-Occupational
    Type
    business cards
    Topic
    Business
    Music
    Musicians
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2013.46.29.1.6
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5b56884c0-bad1-4674-b88f-5829d0285803
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    Photographic postcard of two unidentified women

    Photograph by
    Unidentified
    Printed by
    Eastman Kodak Company, founded 1889
    Subject of
    Unidentified Woman or Women
    Owned by
    Sullivan, Maxine, American, 1911 - 1987
    Date
    1918-1930
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper , ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 3 11/16 × 2 5/16 in. (9.4 × 5.9 cm)
    Description
    A piece of a photographic postcard of two unidentified women. One woman is sitting down near a short column. A second woman stands behind her and the short column. The back of the postcard is blank and has [CORRESPONDENCE] printed on the back.
    Collection title
    Maxine Sullivan Collection
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Memorabilia and Ephemera
    Type
    portraits
    photographic postcards
    Topic
    Photography
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2013.46.29.10
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public domain
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd599daa9cf-e82c-43ea-9eff-2c4ece70a82a
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    The Birth of Blues

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Armstrong, Louis, American, 1901 - 1971
    Holiday, Billie, American, 1915 - 1959
    Russell, Luis, 1902 - 1963
    Owned by
    Sullivan, Maxine, American, 1911 - 1987
    Date
    1947
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 13 1/8 × 9 in. (33.3 × 22.9 cm)
    Description
    A program for the Boston Symphony Hall that features Louis Armstrong and Billie Holiday. The program includes biographies and photographs of the performers. The cover features black text and a photograph of Billie Holiday and Louis Armstrong. The text on the cover reads: [The Birth of the Blues / Billie Holiday / Louis Armstrong / Symphony Hall, Friday, April 18 1947]. The interior pages contains additional information about the jazz musicians. The back cover is an advertisement for Eddie Levine's New Musical Cocktail Lounge.
    Place depicted
    Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States, North and Central America
    Collection title
    Maxine Sullivan Collection
    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials
    Memorabilia and Ephemera
    Type
    programs
    Topic
    Instrumentalists (Musicians)
    Jazz (Music)
    Singers (Musicians)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2013.46.29.100
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public domain
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd586e1b8b8-9fcd-4e42-bc9e-4e770de2f3a8
  • Five photographic headshot portraits of Maxine Sullivan

    Photograph by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Sullivan, Maxine, American, 1911 - 1987
    Date
    ca. 1980
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image): 9 3/8 × 6 1/2 in. (23.8 × 16.5 cm)
    H x W (Sheet): 10 × 8 1/8 in. (25.4 × 20.6 cm)
    Description
    A set of five black and white photographs of Maxine Sullivan (1.-.5). The headshot features Sullivan facing the camera and wearing a turtle neck and jacket with a music note pin on the collar. The lower left boarder has Sullivan's name and address. The back of the photograph is blank.
    Place depicted
    Bronx, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Collection title
    Maxine Sullivan Collection
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Topic
    Instrumentalists (Musicians)
    Jazz (Music)
    Photography
    Singers (Musicians)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2013.46.29.101.1-.5
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd59f371e94-a999-4f00-9bc0-0daabcb14b57
  • Pennsylvania House of Representatives Citation naming Maxine Sullivan Day

    Issued by
    Pennsylvania House of Representatives, American
    Received by
    Sullivan, Maxine, American, 1911 - 1987
    Date
    March 8, 1984
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W ((2013.46.29.103a) Closed): 17 13/16 × 9 3/16 in. (45.2 × 23.3 cm)
    H x W ((2013.46.29.103a) Open): 14 1/16 × 18 3/8 in. (35.8 × 46.7 cm)
    H x W (2013.46.29.103b): 14 × 8 1/2 in. (35.6 × 21.6 cm)
    Description
    A citation from the Pennsylvania House of Representatives Citation naming Maxine Sullivan Day on May 15, 1984. The citation is held in a folder (2013.46.29.103a) that has a yellow tassel attached to it. The folder has a blue cover with the seal of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. The back of the folder has an image of the state capitol on it. The interior contains the citation (2013.46.29.103b), held in place by yellow ribbons. The citation has the seal in the lower left corner.
    Place depicted
    Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
    Bronx, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Collection title
    Maxine Sullivan Collection
    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials-Business and Legal Documents
    Type
    legal notices
    Topic
    Instrumentalists (Musicians)
    Jazz (Music)
    Photography
    Singers (Musicians)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2013.46.29.103ab
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd54a7bd3d4-0a10-42d4-8591-80bddfa2870a
  • Handmade birthday card for Maxine Sullivan

    Received by
    Sullivan, Maxine, American, 1911 - 1987
    Date
    May 28, 1982
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 20 × 16 in. (50.8 × 40.6 cm)
    Description
    A birthday card for Maxine Sullivan, that reads: [Happy Birthday / Maxine / Eddie Condon's / May 28, 1982]. The card has signatures and is framed in a white matte board.
    Place depicted
    East 54th Street, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Collection title
    Maxine Sullivan Collection
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera
    Type
    birthday cards
    Topic
    Instrumentalists (Musicians)
    Jazz (Music)
    Singers (Musicians)
    Social life and customs
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2013.46.29.105
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5b04f9edd-0456-4434-94fe-372d549589d1
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    Piece of a photographic postcard of an unidentified woman in a jacket and pants

    Photograph by
    Unidentified
    Printed by
    Eastman Kodak Company, founded 1889
    Created by
    Unidentified Woman or Women
    Owned by
    Sullivan, Maxine, American, 1911 - 1987
    Date
    1904-1918
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on paper, ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image): 5 1/4 × 1 3/16 in. (13.3 × 3 cm)
    H x W (Sheet): 5 7/16 × 1 5/16 in. (13.8 × 3.3 cm)
    Description
    A piece of a photographic postcard featuring an unidentified woman wearing a jacket, pants, and a wide brimmed hat. The postcard has been torn on the left side. The woman stands towards the camera with her left hand in her jacket pocket. The back of the photographic postcard has [POST CARD] printed in black at the top]. In the upper right corner there is a [AZO] stamp.
    Collection title
    Maxine Sullivan Collection
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Memorabilia and Ephemera
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Topic
    Clothing and dress
    Gender
    Photography
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2013.46.29.106
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public domain
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd58b7cdcf7-a3b4-4da9-ae04-88fff803a0fa
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    Photographic postcard of unidentified woman

    Photograph by
    Unidentified
    Printed by
    Eastman Kodak Company, founded 1889
    Subject of
    Unidentified Woman or Women
    Owned by
    Sullivan, Maxine, American, 1911 - 1987
    Date
    1917-1930
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on paper, ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image): 3 9/16 × 2 9/16 in. (9 × 6.5 cm)
    H x W (Sheet): 4 11/16 × 3 7/16 in. (11.9 × 8.7 cm)
    Description
    A photographic postcard of an unidentified woman. The woman is framed in an oval mat, featured from the chest up. Her top has decorative details and she is wearing a necklace with a large medallion and long dangling earrings. The back of the photographic postcard is unused and has [POST CARD] printed in black at the top and blank spaces for [CORRESPONDENCE] and [ADDRESS]. In the upper right corner there is a [AZO] stamp. The back also has a purple stamp of a name.
    Collection title
    Maxine Sullivan Collection
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Memorabilia and Ephemera
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Topic
    Photography
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2013.46.29.107
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public domain
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd53ac9e892-09a6-4c0a-b0ab-47c7a7d38ac1
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    Photographic print of unidentified woman and child

    Photograph by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Unidentified Woman or Women
    Unidentified Child or Children
    Owned by
    Sullivan, Maxine, American, 1911 - 1987
    Date
    early 20th century
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image): 3 1/8 × 2 1/4 in. (7.9 × 5.7 cm)
    H x W (Sheet): 3 1/2 × 2 5/8 in. (8.9 × 6.7 cm)
    Description
    A black and white photograph of an unidentified woman holding and unidentified child. They are standing on sidewalk near train tracks. Another unidentified child and an unidentified man are visible in the background. A train is on the tracks in the left and buildings are partially visible on the right. The back of the photograph has some handwritten inscriptions of numbers.
    Collection title
    Maxine Sullivan Collection
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Topic
    Children
    Photography
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2013.46.29.108
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public domain
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5132c1f37-89e1-4ac6-911a-6b2e361f2536
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    Photographic print of two unidentified men outdoors

    Photograph by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Unidentified Man or Men
    Owned by
    Sullivan, Maxine, American, 1911 - 1987
    Date
    20th century
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image): 3 1/8 × 2 3/16 in. (7.9 × 5.6 cm)
    H x W (Sheet): 3 1/2 × 2 9/16 in. (8.9 × 6.5 cm)
    Description
    A black and white photograph of two unidentified men standing in a wooded area. The men are standing to the left of the photograph. The man on closer to the left edge has his arm draped over the other man. The back of the photograph is blank.
    Collection title
    Maxine Sullivan Collection
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Topic
    Photography
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2013.46.29.109
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public domain
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd519f4a316-64d2-4e2f-a55c-b148f6df4592
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    A photographic postcard of an unidentified woman

    Photograph by
    The Rex Photo Studio, American
    Subject of
    Unidentified Woman or Women
    Owned by
    Sullivan, Maxine, American, 1911 - 1987
    Date
    early 20th century
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper , ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 5 7/16 × 1 13/16 in. (13.8 × 4.6 cm)
    Description
    A piece of a photographic postcard of an unidentified woman. The woman is pictured wearing a dress and hat and holding a purse. The back of the postcard has [The Rex Photo Studio] printed on the back.
    Collection title
    Maxine Sullivan Collection
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    portraits
    photographic postcards
    Topic
    Photography
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2013.46.29.11
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public domain
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd556abe7bf-9b6f-44ab-83f1-dd21cc60704e
  • Photographic print unidentified military men

    Photograph by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Unidentified Man or Men
    Owned by
    Sullivan, Maxine, American, 1911 - 1987
    Date
    ca. 1945
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image): 5 1/4 × 3 3/8 in. (13.3 × 8.6 cm)
    Description
    A black and white photograph of men in military uniforms. The photograph is torn on three sides so that only a partial piece of the photograph is left. The men are posed in rows, the first row seated on stools and the second row standing behind them. A third row is partially visible. The back of the photograph is blank.
    Collection title
    Maxine Sullivan Collection
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Topic
    Men
    Military
    Photography
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2013.46.29.110
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd58c6e98f4-eb6d-4b31-ba68-ba53b990f1da
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    Photographic print of an unidentified child

    Photograph by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Unidentified Child or Children
    Owned by
    Sullivan, Maxine, American, 1911 - 1987
    Date
    early 20th century
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image): 5 × 3 1/16 in. (12.7 × 7.8 cm)
    Description
    A black and white photograph of an unidentified child sitting on a decorative bench. The child is wearing a light gown, light tights, and dark shoes. The child is facing the camera looking down to the right of the photograph. The back of the photograph has handwritten numbers and calculations.
    Collection title
    Maxine Sullivan Collection
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Topic
    Children
    Photography
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2013.46.29.111
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public domain
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd568c346be-d332-43d2-9cb2-0ebb0c67ce72

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