Photograph by
Tyler, Scott
Subject of
Deas, Harry B.
Used by
The Chicago Defender, American, founded 1905
Date
April 1946
Medium
ink on zinc
Dimensions
H x W x D: 5 9/16 × 3 7/8 × 1/16 in. (14.1 × 9.8 × 0.2 cm)
Description
A printing plate of Harry B. Deas. Deas is featured in his kitchen washing dishes. He stands toward the sink, away from the camera, and holds a dish in his hand. The back of the plate has an inscription [Capt. Harry / B. Deas / B (circled) / 22].
Place made
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Tools and Equipment
Photographs and Still Images
Type
printing plates
portraits
Topic
Black Press
Business
Domestic life
Mass media
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Chicago Defender Publishing Company
Object number
2012.18.5.3
Restrictions & Rights
© Chicago Defender Publishing Company
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd57765a393-4cd0-4b48-b787-f4476a5cde7a

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