Photograph by
Johnson, Jason Miccolo, American
Subject of
Hobbs, Michael D., American, 1968 - 2005
Rev. Dr. King, Jesse, American
Greater St. Peter Missionary Baptist Church, American, founded 1905
Date
2005; printed 2012
Medium
silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
Dimensions
H x W (sheet): 15 15/16 x 19 13/16 in. (40.5 x 50.3 cm)
H x W (image): 12 3/8 x 18 3/8 in. (31.4 x 46.7 cm)
Description
A black-and-white photograph of Rev. Dr. Jesse King speaking into a microphone. He is wearing a black robe with two crosses embroidered on the breast and holding a microphone in his left hand. He is standing behind a podium and leaning forward. A piece of white colored fabric on the podium says “Rest In Peace.” Men and women stand behind him, some of which are smiling. A man directly behind Rev. King is leaning back and appears to be laughing. A coffin with flowers on it is on the right side of the photograph. No inscriptions on the front or back.
Place captured
Greenville, Washington County, Mississippi, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Photographs and Still Images
Type
gelatin silver prints
Topic
Baptist
Photography
Preaching
Religion
Religious rituals and ceremonies
Social life and customs
The Black Church
Worship services
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2012.141.29
Restrictions & Rights
© Jason Miccolo Johnson
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd54e8f6c26-4bce-489d-8606-328e54e514bd

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