Photograph by
Newsflash Inc., American, founded 1934
Subject of
Dr. Townsend, Arthur Melvin Sr., American, 1875 - 1959
Date
October 10, 1934
Medium
silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper on card mount
Dimensions
H x W: 3 1/2 x 5 in. (8.9 x 12.7 cm)
Description
A double photograph of Dr. Arthur M. Townsend carrying a briefcase and wearing a hat, suit, and tie as he walks down a sidewalk. On the back, the date 10/10/34 written twice in pen; a stamp for Newsflash, Inc.; the number 275676 in pencil. When it arrived, this object was inside of object 2011.36.69.
Place depicted
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Photographs and Still Images
Type
gelatin silver prints
portraits
Topic
Photography
Religious leaders
Travel
Urban life
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2011.36.69.2
Restrictions & Rights
Unknown - Restrictions Possible
Rights assessment and proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5d13ea594-bb79-4a10-b3f6-fd288f1c7520

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