Photograph by
Unidentified
Subject of
Unidentified Man or Men
Unidentified Woman or Women
Unidentified Child or Children
Date
early 20th century
Medium
silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper with ink
Dimensions
H x W (Image): 3 5/16 × 4 13/16 in. (8.4 × 12.2 cm)
H x W (Card): 3 7/16 × 5 7/16 in. (8.7 × 13.8 cm)
Description
This real photo postcard features a black and white image of a group of people in the yard of a home. Men, women and children are standing behind a wooden fence. The house is behind them. Most of the men are wearing hats and either a suit or overalls. A few men are sitting on the fence. The man and woman standing on the far right are each holding a small child in their arms. On the back of the postcard the word [POST CARD] is printed at the top. The words [CORRESPONDENCE HERE] and [NAME AND ADDRESS HERE] divide the back into two sections. Text marks the spot for postage in the top right corner. The word [AZO] repeats forming a square with a triange in each corner. The words [PLACE / STAMP / HERE] are printed inside the square. There are no inscriptions, front or back.
Classification
Memorabilia and Ephemera - Other
Photographs and Still Images
Type
gelatin silver prints
photographic postcards
Topic
American West
Communities
Domestic life
Photography
Race relations
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2014.37.35.12
Restrictions & Rights
Public domain
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd59227f2c9-dce5-4039-b17b-be36e7150b3b

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

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