The Rev. Dr. Jesse King eulogizes musician Michael D. Hobbs at Greater St. Peter MBC, Greenville, Mississippi, 2005
- 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.




