Photograph by
Unidentified
Subject of
Unidentified Man or Men
Unidentified Woman or Women
Date
early 20th century
Medium
silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
Dimensions
H x W (Image): 2 15/16 × 4 3/16 in. (7.5 × 10.6 cm)
H x W (Sheet): 3 1/4 × 4 5/8 in. (8.3 × 11.7 cm)
Description
This gelatin silver print depicts a black and white image of a man and woman sitting on a bench in front of a store. The man is sitting on the right and wears a large hat, long sleeve shirt and pants. He is holding a harness in his hand. The woman next to him is holding a bundle of fabric in her lap. She is wearing a dark-colored coat and a dress or skirt. They are both looking at the camera. The words painted on the store window behind them read [OLD MONROE]. There are two hand drawn vertical lines on the back of the photograph.
Place captured
United States, North and Central America
Classification
Media Arts-Photography
Type
gelatin silver prints
portraits
Topic
American West
Photography
Race relations
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2014.37.35.5
Restrictions & Rights
Public domain
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5a4c35c90-1b80-4186-aa9c-bee1bc1dfe5b

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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