Photograph by
Charles "Teenie" Harris, American, 1908 - 1998
Subject of
Unidentified Man or Men
Unidentified Woman or Women
Forbes Field, American, 1909 - 1971
Date
ca. 1945-1950
Medium
silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
Dimensions
H x W: 11 1/2 × 14 in. (29.2 × 35.6 cm)
Description
A black and white photograph of spectators at a Negro League baseball game at Forbes Field. Some of the spectators are seated leaning on a railing. Other spectators are standing behind the seated spectators. They are all facing the field. The back of the photograph is blank.
Place captured
Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Photographs and Still Images
Type
gelatin silver prints
Topic
Baseball
Black Press
Photography
Sports
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from Charles A. Harris and Beatrice Harris in memory of Charles "Teenie" Harris
Object number
2014.302.80
Restrictions & Rights
© Carnegie Museum of Art, Charles "Teenie" Harris Archive
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd55a3eaf10-275c-4492-b05a-05f159d7279a

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