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 7/16 × 6 7/16 in. (21.4 × 16.4 cm)
Description
Black and white photograph of a seated man dressed in Elks regalia. He is wearing light-colored pants with a stripe down the side, a belted jacket, and satin cape. 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." His hands rest on his lap, holding a pair of gloves and peaked cap. His legs are crossed. In the left background, a lamp with a fringed shade is visible. Pencil notation on the back, TC: [IBPOEW Pittsbury Photog]
Place depicted
Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Media Arts-Photography
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
2013.46.17.11
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5229f1ce2-3a56-40fd-bf5b-66288b93e0d4

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