Created by
Schwartz, Joe, American, 1913 - 2013
Subject of
Unidentified Man or Men
Unidentified Child or Children
Date
1940s
Medium
silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
Dimensions
H x W: 9 3/8 x 10 11/16 in. (23.8 x 27.1 cm)
Description
A black-and-white photograph of men playing cards in the garage of a second hand store.
There are two inscriptions on the verso, at bottom left: [CARD PLAYERS 2nd HAND STORE GARAGE] and at bottom center: [LOVAL ENTREPRENEURS RECREATING - BROOKLYN - BED. STUY. 40's].
Place depicted
Brooklyn, New York City, Kings County, New York, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Photographs and Still Images
Type
gelatin silver prints
Topic
Photography
Recreation
Urban life
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Joe Schwartz and Family
Object number
2010.74.176
Restrictions & Rights
© Joe Schwartz
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5fa0f94c4-fdc2-44e8-9323-affe69307280

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