Photograph by
Johnson, Jason Miccolo, American
Subject of
Greater Middle Baptist Church, American
Hooks, Benjamin, American, 1925 - 2010
Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Tennessee, American, founded 1870
Date
2005; printed 2012
Medium
silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
Dimensions
H x W (sheet): 15 7/8 x 19 3/4 in. (40.3 x 50.2 cm)
H x W (image): 12 1/2 x 18 3/4 in. (31.8 x 47.6 cm)
Description
A black-and-white photograph of a man lighting candles. He is wearing a dark colored jacket and bowtie, white gloves and a brimless hat. Three men are standing behind him. They are all dressed the same as the man lighting the candles. Additional people can be seen in the background. No inscriptions on the front or back.
Place captured
Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Photographs and Still Images
Type
gelatin silver prints
Topic
Associations and institutions
Baptist
Men
Photography
Religion
The Black Church
Worship services
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2012.141.34
Restrictions & Rights
© Jason Miccolo Johnson
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd56a970a16-577d-4961-8615-4dc064f3c718

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