Created by
Unidentified
Subject of
Pride, Charley, American, 1934 - 2020
Memphis Red Sox, American, 1923 - 1962
Owned by
Pride, Charley, American, 1934 - 2020
Date
early 1950s
Medium
silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
Dimensions
H x W (2012.125.99.1.1): 6 1/16 x 4 1/16 in. (15.4 x 10.3 cm)
H x W (2012.125.99.1.2): 6 1/16 x 4 1/16 in. (15.4 x 10.3 cm)
Description
Two identical black and white prints of a photograph of country singer Charley Pride in a Memphis Red Sox baseball uniform. Pride's arms are behind his head. The front of his jersey says "Memphis." There is text in the bottom right corner that is partially cut-off. It reads [CHARLIE PRI/MEMPHIS RED / EARLY 1950].
Place depicted
Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Media Arts-Photography
Type
black-and-white photographs
portraits
Topic
Athletes
Baseball
Instrumentalists (Musicians)
Singers (Musicians)
Sports
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Charley Pride
Object number
2012.125.99.1.1-.2
Restrictions & Rights
Unknown - Restrictions Possible
Rights assessment and proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5543a23b4-e5f5-45a6-95d6-d7f7c0fb910c

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