Photograph of an unidentified man addressed to Dr. A. M. Townsend

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Photograph by
Unidentified
Subject of
Unidentified Man or Men
Owned by
Dr. Townsend, Arthur Melvin Sr., American, 1875 - 1959
Date
early 20th century
Medium
silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper on card mount
Dimensions
H x W: 4 1/4 x 3 1/4 in. (10.8 x 8.3 cm)
Description
A black-and-white photograph of a slightly balding man in a coat, vest, and polka dot bowtie. The photo is currently housed in a decorative cardboard booklet. There is an inscription on the inside flap [Ir-[undetermined] friend to / Dr. A.M. Townsend].
Classification
Photographs and Still Images
Type
gelatin silver prints
photographs
portraits
Topic
Communities
Men
Photography
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2011.36.116
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd510850644-f7b3-4545-a852-a22bffb968c2

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