Published by
Unidentified
Photograph by
Unidentified
Subject of
Unidentified Man or Men
Date
early 20th century
Medium
silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper with ink
Dimensions
H x W (Image): 3 9/16 × 2 9/16 in. (9 × 6.5 cm)
H x W (Card): 5 3/8 × 3 3/8 in. (13.7 × 8.6 cm)
Description
This real photo postcard features an image of a man in western attire. He is wearing a long sleeve shirt, overalls, a hat and has two scarves around his neck and a fake mustache. He is seated and has both hands resting on top of his cane. The image is oval-shaped and the rest of the card is empty space. On the back of the postcard the word [POST CARD] is printed at the top. The words [CORRESPONDENCE] and [ADDRESS] 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 triangle 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
portraits
photographic postcards
Topic
American West
Photography
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2014.37.35.20
Restrictions & Rights
Public domain
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5db1bedfa-4ea0-4f7c-942d-f5c83cadeae5

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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