Created by
Martin, Spider, American, 1939 - 2003
Subject of
Unidentified Man or Men
Date
1965; printed 1995
Medium
silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
Dimensions
H x W (Image): 13 7/16 x 9 1/4 in. (34.2 x 23.5 cm)
H x W (Sheet): 14 x 11 in. (35.6 x 27.9 cm)
Description
A black-and-white photograph of a man wearing a denim jacket with [Alabama / God-Damn] written across the back. A Confederate flag has been stitched onto the jacket in the center between the words. The man has his back to the camera, with his face turned slightly to the right so he is visible in profile. He also wears a light-colored, brimmed hat and dark sunglasses. Pinned to the hat is a round black and white pinback button reading [MARCH ON WASHINGTON] at the top, [APRIL 17, 1965] at the bottom, and [END / THE WAR / IN / VIET NAM] in the center. At bottom left is the photographer's signature [SPIDER MARTIN © 1995]. There are no additional inscriptions, front or back.
Place depicted
Alabama, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Photographs and Still Images
Movement
Civil Rights Movement
Selma to Montgomery Marches
Anti-war movements
Type
gelatin silver prints
Topic
Activism
American South
Civil rights
Clothing and dress
Photography
Resistance
Vietnam War, 1961-1975
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2011.14.15
Restrictions & Rights
© 1965 Spider Martin
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd545c84a64-201f-4895-853b-314c29113a69

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