Photograph by
Taylor, Ouida F., American, died 2001
Subject of
Unidentified Man or Men
Unidentified Woman or Women
Date
1950s
Medium
digital
Dimensions
H x W (front): 5132 pixels × 7264 pixels
148.75 MB
Description
A black-and-white digital image of Taylor family members on the beach on Martha's Vineyard. The lower proper right corner shows a portion of a seawall in the foreground. At proper left is a group of three (3) men, two of whom are facing the camera and one of whom is facing to the left. In the middle of the picture is a stretch of beach on which many families are sitting and standing. People are wading and playing in calm ocean waters in the background. Beyond the wading area is a rocky jetty that extends out into the ocean. This is the same image as 2014.112.50.
Place depicted
Oak Bluffs, Dukes County, Massachusetts, United States, Martha's Vineyard, North and Central America
Collection title
Taylor Family Album: Martha's Vineyard Memories
Classification
Photographs and Still Images
Type
digital images
digital media - born analog
Topic
Communities
Domestic life
Families
Photography
Recreation
Segregation
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Dr. Teletia R. Taylor and descendants of Geraldine A. Taylor, Proprietor, "Taylor's Playfair"
Object number
2014.112.60
Restrictions & Rights
Unknown - Restrictions Possible
Rights assessment and proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd527cf5d29-5542-434d-be3a-55b345069125

Cataloging is an ongoing process and we may update this record as we conduct additional research and review. If you have more information about this object, please contact us at NMAAHCDigiTeam@si.edu

Share this page