Created by
Manos, Constantine, American, born 1934
Subject of
Ku Klux Klan, 3rd, American, founded 1946
Date
1959
Medium
silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
Dimensions
H x W (Image): 9 7/16 x 6 3/8 in. (24 x 16.2 cm)
H x W (Sheet): 9 15/16 x 8 in. (25.2 x 20.3 cm)
Description
A black-and-white photograph of the head and shoulders of a member of the KKK wearing a hood so that only his eyes are visible.
Statement
Objects depicting symbols of hate or related to organized hate groups may be offensive and disturbing, but the NMAAHC aims to include them in the Collection to present and preserve the historical context in which they were created and used. Objects of this type provide an important historical record from which to study and evaluate history and culture.
Classification
Photographs and Still Images
Type
gelatin silver prints
portraits
Topic
Hate crimes
Photography
Violence
White supremacy movements
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2012.107.36
Restrictions & Rights
©1968 MAGNUM PHOTOS
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5154b224b-b84d-4d42-9634-35125f7b9d43

Cataloging is an ongoing process and we may update this record as we conduct additional research and review. If you have more information about this object, please contact us at NMAAHCDigiTeam@si.edu

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