Photograph by
McNeill, Robert H., American, 1917 - 2005
Subject of
Unidentified Man or Men
Date
1947
Medium
silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
Dimensions
H x W x D (image): 16 × 20 in. (40.6 × 50.8 cm)
Description
A black and white photograph of a soda shop in at 12th and U. Streets, Washington, D.C. The photograph features three men working behind the soda fountain. Two of the men work at the main counter, while the third works at the back counter. The store is filled with signage advertising the prices of food. A Coca-Cola machine can be seen on the counter.
Place depicted
12th and U Streets, Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
Collection title
Robert McNeill Photographs
Classification
Media Arts-Photography
Type
gelatin silver prints
Topic
Black Enterprise
Business
Foodways
Labor
Local and regional
Photography
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Graham Holdings Company
Object number
2014.276.2.14
Restrictions & Rights
© Robert H. McNeill Heirs
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd533a62429-3fb2-4065-baa6-7c1043381f0d

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