Created by
Dr. Withers, Ernest C., American, 1922 - 2007
Subject of
Unidentified Man or Men
Unidentified Woman or Women
Date
May 1968
Medium
silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
Dimensions
H x W: 16 × 19 13/16 in. (40.6 × 50.3 cm)
Description
In this black-and-white photograph, a covered wagon has "I HAVE A DREAM" written on the canvas. Around it are several African American men wearing shirts that declare "MARSHAL" on the sleeves.
Place depicted
Marks, Quitman County, Mississippi, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Photographs and Still Images
Movement
Civil Rights Movement
African American - Latinx Solidarity
Poor People's Campaign
Type
gelatin silver prints
Topic
Civil rights
Photography
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2009.16.10
Restrictions & Rights
© Ernest C. Withers Trust
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5070e4941-038a-4049-b071-9fae357fff9d

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