Photograph by
Pinderhughes, John
Subject of
Madison, Charles, American
Date
1980; printed 1986
Medium
ink on rag paper
Dimensions
H x W (Image): 20 x 20 in. (50.8 x 50.8 cm)
H x W (Sheet): 24 x 24 in. (61 x 61 cm)
Description
A color photograph of Charles Madison of Warrenton, Virginia standing in front of Madison's Barber Shop. He wears a suit, tie, and hat. The shop has a barber pole in front, and one of the double doors is open to the street revealing the red and white checkered shop floor. A handpainted signs on the large store-front windows read [MADISON'S / BARBER SHOP]. Also in the window are handwritten flyers for community organizations including an upcoming dance at the Warrenton Armory, the "Warrenton Jr. Rescue Squads Walkathon," and "Students for Christ." Below the image at left is [1986 2/15] and at right is [PINGERHUGHES]. There are no marks or inscriptions on the verso.
Place depicted
Warrenton, Fauquier County, Virginia, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Photographs and Still Images
Type
portraits
digital prints
Topic
Barbershops
Black Enterprise
Business
Communities
Photography
Rural life
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2013.147.4
Restrictions & Rights
© J. Pinderhughes
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5ae5504aa-d130-49b4-ad39-ce3acda717b4

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