Photograph by
McDonald, Dennis
Owned by
Lewis, Carl, American, born 1961
Date
May 26, 1979; printed 1984
Medium
silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
Dimensions
H x W: 10 x 8 in. (25.4 x 20.3 cm)
Description
A black-and-white photograph of a teenaged Carl Lewis competing in long jump. Lewis is depicted mid-jump, high in the air with his arms raised and his legs wide. He wears a light colored jersey with "Willingboro Chimeras" on the front and running shorts. The picture was captured outdoors, with track hurdles and trees in the background. On the back of the photo is a typed label that reads, "South Jersey Sectionals May 26, 1979. Below the label, stamped in red ink is "©1984 Dennis McDonald" and two additional photographer stamps with reproduction and contact information.
Place depicted
Willingboro Township, Burlington County, New Jersey, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Photographs and Still Images
Type
gelatin silver prints
portraits
Topic
Athletes
Sports
Track and field
Youth
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Carl Lewis Estate
Object number
2012.154.29
Restrictions & Rights
© 1984 Dennis McDonald
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5d8dc5eec-e91b-49b8-bea1-1c1870032488

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