Photograph by
Rev. Anderson, Henry Clay, American, 1911 - 1998
Subject of
Dr. White, James Herbert, American, 1903 - 1974
White, Augusta Charter, American, 1902 - 1993
Date
1950 - 1971
Medium
photographic gelatin and silver on photographic paper
Dimensions
H x W (Sheet): 8 x 10 in. (20.3 x 25.4 cm)
Description
A black-and-white photograph of J.H. White and a woman dancing. The woman, left, is wearing a light gown with lace detail on the bodice and a necklace. Mr. White, right, is wearing a tuxedo with a carnation attached to the breast and a pocket square in the jacket. They have their arms around each other and are holding hands opposite. They are on a hardwood floor and have people in stands in the background.
Place made
Greenville, Washington County, Mississippi, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Photographs and Still Images
Type
gelatin silver prints
portraits
Topic
Dance
Photography
Social life and customs
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Charles Schwartz and Shawn Wilson
Object number
2012.137.7.11
Restrictions & Rights
© Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5586d7c1b-ebb1-4bc5-b92e-4eccc80cd5ae

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