Photograph by
Unidentified
Printed by
Eastman Kodak Company, founded 1889
Subject of
Higgins, Elsie
Date
early 20th-mid 20th century
Medium
silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
Dimensions
H x W (Image and sheet): 6 15/16 × 4 15/16 in. (17.6 × 12.5 cm)
Description
A silver gelatin print depicting a black-and-white image of small girl seated on a bench. The girl is depicted sitting on a dark wooden bench, facing the viewer. She is looking towards the right edge of the image. Her arms are planted on either side of her on the surface of the bench. Her feet are dangling below, and her ankles are crossed. She is wearing a plain, white, short sleeve dress; white socks; and black, patent leather, Mary Jane shoes. There is an inscription in black ink in the upper right quadrant of the photograph, that reads, [always/ remember / won't you! / Elsie Higgins / forever to / be your / true friend]. White text printed in reverse in the top, left border reads, [EASTMAN—NITRATE—KODAK]. There are pencil scribbles on the back of the photograph.
Collection title
The Laura Cathrell Show-Down Magazine Collection
Classification
Photographs and Still Images
Type
gelatin silver prints
portraits
Topic
Children
Photography
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2013.46.25.220
Restrictions & Rights
Unknown - Restrictions Possible
Rights assessment and proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5882ad617-c62a-49a2-91cf-282c00ce9812

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