Photograph by
Lay Brothers Photography, American, 1911 - 1928
Subject of
Autry, Lola, American, 1893 - 1975
Owned by
Dr. Townsend, Arthur Melvin Sr., American, 1875 - 1959
Date
ca. 1915
Medium
silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper on card mount
Dimensions
H x W: 9 1/8 x 6 1/8 in. (23.2 x 15.6 cm)
Description
A black-and-white photograph of Lola Autry taken by Lay Bros. Photography in Nashville, Tennessee. Autry is captured from the waist up, facing to the left while her head looks forward. She is wearing a light color dress or shirt with a bead necklace. The photograph is housed in a cover, mat frame, and backing. In the front, bottom right corner is [Lay Bros / PHOTO / Nashville]. The sitter's name is written in pencil inside the front cover.
Place depicted
Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Photographs and Still Images
Type
gelatin silver prints
portraits
Topic
Education
Photography
Women
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2011.36.151
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd57961982d-83d7-497a-896c-94c0731529af

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