- Photograph by
- Calvert Bros. & Taylor, 1896 - 1900
- Subject of
- Rev. Beckham, James Benaiah, American, 1865 - 1935
- Date
- 1896-1900
- Medium
- silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper on card mount
- Dimensions
- H x W: 7 3/8 x 5 1/4 in. (18.7 x 13.3 cm)
- Description
- A deep purple-reddish brown photograph of Rev James B. Beckham of Bonham, Texas taken by Calvert Bros. & Taylor in Nashville, Tennessee. Rev. Beckham is posed slightly to the left. He is wearing a dark color jacket with a patterned tie. There is a pin on the proper left jacket flap. The photograph has a rectangular mat frame and backing. At the front bottom center is [CBT / Calverlt Bros. & Taylor / Cor. Cherry & Union Sts. / NASHVILLE, TENN.]. On the back, the sitter's name and hometown in black ink [Rev J. B. Beckham / Bonham / Texas].
- Place depicted
- Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, United States, North and Central America
- Bonham, Fannin County, Texas, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Photographs and Still Images
- Type
- cabinet photographs
- gelatin silver prints
- portraits
- Topic
- Photography
- Religious leaders
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2011.36.144
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.




