Created by
Unidentified
Subject of
Improved Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks of the World, American, founded 1898
Unidentified Man or Men
Date
early 20th century
Medium
paper (fiber product)
Dimensions
H x W: 8 1/2 × 6 7/16 in. (21.6 × 16.4 cm)
Description
Black and white photograph of an unidentified man dressed in Elks regalia. He is wearing light-colored pants with a stripe down the side, a light-colored belted jacket, satin cape, and peaked cap. An I.B.P.O.E.W. badge is pinned to his left breast. The badge reads "I.B.P.O.E.W. / MEMBER / NORTH SIDE / LOUNGE NO. 124 / I.B.P.O.E.W." He holds a pair of white gloves in his right hand. His hands rest on his right knee, which is propped up. In the left background is a lamp with a fringed shade. Pencil notation on the back, TC: [IBPOEW Pittsburg Photog]
Place depicted
Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Photographs and Still Images
Type
photographs
portraits
Topic
Associations and institutions
Fraternal organizations
Photography
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2013.46.17.10
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5a0c77fa4-fce1-42e7-b5f7-85125d1ca7c8

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