Photograph by
Unidentified
Subject of
Louis, Joe, American, 1914 - 1981
Unidentified Woman or Women
Date
ca. 1935-1951
Medium
silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
Dimensions
H x W (Sheet): 4 9/16 × 3 1/2 in. (11.6 × 8.9 cm)
Description
A black and white photograph of Joe Louis and an unidentified woman standing outside on grass in front of bushes or trees. Louis wears a long-sleeved shirt and hat with cuffed pinstripe pants. The woman wears a blouse with dark pants and stands with her right arm akimbo. An Adirondack chair is partially visible behind Louis. A stamp on back reads [B55].
Classification
Photographs and Still Images
Type
gelatin silver prints
Topic
Athletes
Boxing
Sports
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2013.120.12.3
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5fe7d16c5-f041-42bb-8f00-848ed17a876e

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