Photograph by
Williams, Milton, American, born 1940
Subject of
Carr, Bernis Jr., American, 1942 - 1978
Unidentified Man or Men
Date
February 20, 1978
Medium
silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper, mounting board
Dimensions
H x W (Image and Sheet): 7 15/16 x 9 7/8 in. (20.2 x 25.1 cm)
Description
A black-and-white photograph of two men in uniform seen from behind at a funeral viewing. The casket is open and surrounded by flower arrangements and three stained glass windows appear in the background. The photograph is attached to a thick mounting board. The board is stamped and inscribed on the back.
Place depicted
Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Media Arts-Photography
Type
gelatin silver prints
Topic
Funeral customs and rites
Local and regional
Photography
Violence
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Milton Williams Archives
Object number
2011.15.19
Restrictions & Rights
© Milton Williams
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd542984d42-88a8-4876-beb8-65e4c182b11c

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