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.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5ffa28ff7-729b-47df-8c14-70604a4d0c40

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