Photograph by
Unidentified
Owned by
Lewis, Carl, American, born 1961
Subject of
Owens, Jesse, American, 1913 - 1980
Date
1972-1973
Medium
Dye and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
Dimensions
H x W: 4 7/8 x 6 13/16 in. (12.4 x 17.3 cm)
Description
A color photograph of two boys, one is Carl Lewis, standing with Jesse Owens and another man wearing a blue plaid suit. A brick building and bleachers are in the background. Handwritten text on original at bottom, partially cut-off [Carl & Jim D with/Jessie Owens & Be...]. Handwritten text on the back in black marker reads [Carl 12 years/Jim D 13 years]
Place captured
New Jersey, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Photographs and Still Images
Type
color photographs
portraits
Topic
Athletes
Sports
Track and field
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Carl Lewis Estate
Object number
2012.154.20
Restrictions & Rights
Unknown - Restrictions Possible
Rights assessment and proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5c8ad2314-7278-4ec5-b137-c7d0eb97636f

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