- Photograph by
- United Press International, American, founded 1907
- Subject of
- Dr. King, Martin Luther Jr., American, 1929 - 1968
- Ebenezer Baptist Church, American, founded 1886
- Date
- April 9, 1968
- Medium
- silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (Image): 7 9/16 × 9 1/2 in. (19.2 × 24.1 cm)
- H x W (Sheet): 8 1/8 × 10 in. (20.6 × 25.4 cm)
- Description
- This gelatin silver print depicts a black and white image of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s funeral procession. King's casket is on a horse drawn carriage just left of center of the photograph. A sign reading [HOLLAND'S / CLEANERS / ALTERATIONS / CocaCola] is on the front of a building next to Ebenezer Baptist Church. A large crowd of people fill the street. Three people are carrying the American flag and two others in the center of the crowd. On the back of the photograph the number and name [1589298 / MARTIN LUTHER KING FUNERAL] are written at the top. Near the bottom corner a stamp reads: [PLEASE CREDIT / United Press International Photo / This stamp is for your publication only and must / not be loaned, syndicated or used for advertising / purposes without written permission from United Press/ International. By accepting this picture you agree to hold / United Press International harmless from any loss or / damage arising by reason of your use or publication / of this picture. / UNITED PRESS INTERNATIONAL, INC. / DAILY NEWS BUILDING / 1013 13th STREET, N.W. / WASHINGTON 5, D.C.].
- Place captured
- Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Photographs and Still Images
- Type
- gelatin silver prints
- Topic
- Baptist
- Civil rights
- Funeral customs and rites
- Photography
- Religious rituals and ceremonies
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2014.37.42.1
- Restrictions & Rights
- © SLADE Paul/Getty Images
- Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.




