Created by
Unidentified
Subject of
Improved Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks of the World, American, founded 1898
Date
ca. 1940s
Medium
photographic paper, wood, metal
Dimensions
H x W x D: 9 9/16 × 12 3/4 × 1/2 in. (24.3 × 32.4 × 1.3 cm)
Description
Sepia group photograph from an Improved Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the World convention. The image shows fifty-two (52) men standing behind twenty-eight (28) women sitting on chairs. The women are dressed similarly in light-colored frocks with sashes. The men are wearing suits and most are also wearing a fez. An I.B.P.O.E. of W. banner and three (3) American flags are held above the crowd. A woman in the front row holds a pennant that reads [HIAWATHA / Los Angeles / No 91]. The shot was taken outside in front of a building with striped awnings. A sign is hung above the doorway, partially obstructed by one of the flags. It reads [HEADQUARTERS / STATE ASSOCIATION / I.B.P.O.E. of W. CO(obstructed)NTION / MAY 25th 1 (obstructed) nc.] The photograph is housed in a wooden frame with decorative carvings, painted pewter. White mat board surrounds the image. Paint on frame is chipped in places throughout. Frame backing adhered with masking tape and coming off at the top left.
Classification
Photographs and Still Images
Type
photographs
portraits
Topic
Associations and institutions
Communities
Fraternal organizations
Photography
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2013.46.17.1
Restrictions & Rights
Unknown - Restrictions Possible
Rights assessment and proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5af952e8d-2b91-45ed-8b7b-53a0e49b987f

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