- Photograph by
- Unidentified
- Subject of
- Unidentified Man or Men
- Date
- late 19th century
- Medium
- albumen and silver on photographic paper on card mount
- Dimensions
- H x W: 3 15/16 x 2 7/16 in. (10 x 6.2 cm)
- H x W x D (Framed): 4 1/8 x 2 11/16 x 1 1/2 in. (10.5 x 6.8 x 3.8 cm)
- Description
- An off white and black studio photograph of an African American sailor standing with his right hand resting on a small pillar. His left hand is resting on his hip and his left arm is bent at the elbow. He is wearing a sailor’s uniform with an unidentifiable lozenge on left sleeve. A book is on the pillar and a curtain is on the left side of the photograph. Below the image written in pencil is “Jim” and “my servant.” The photograph is inscribed on the back.
- Classification
- Photographs and Still Images
- Type
- cartes-de-visite
- albumen prints
- portraits
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2011.155.55
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public Domain
- Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.




