Photograph by
Freed, Leonard, American, 1929 - 2006
Subject of
Shropshire, Jacquelyn Bond
Frinks, Golden Asro, 1920 - 2004
March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, American, founded 1963
Printed by
Freed, Brigitte, American
Date
August 28, 1963; printed later
Medium
silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
Dimensions
H x W (Image): 12 11/16 × 8 3/4 in. (32.2 × 22.3 cm)
H x W (Sheet): 13 7/8 × 10 7/8 in. (35.3 × 27.6 cm)
Description
A silver gelatin print depicting a black-and-white image of Jackie Bond and Goldie Frinks singing during the March on Washington, August 28, 1963. Bond is centrally depicted, facing the viewer, singing. She is wearing dark, floral patterned blouse with a pin back button below her proper left shoulder. Standing behind Bond is a Frinks in a suit, tie, and dark banded fedora.
On the verso of the image are handwritten inscriptions that provide the subject, image date, event information, location, image number, and the signature of the photographer. There are also three (3) stamp marks in black ink in the bottom center and bottom right corner of the verso.
Place captured
Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
Place printed
New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
Portfolio/Series
USA. March on Washington 1963.
Classification
Photographs and Still Images
Movement
Civil Rights Movement
Type
gelatin silver prints
Topic
Activism
Civil rights
Local and regional
Photography
Politics
Race relations
Singers (Musicians)
U.S. History, 1961-1969
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Brigitte Freed in memory of Leonard Freed
Object number
2016.123.1.28
Restrictions & Rights
© Leonard Freed & Magnum Photos, Inc
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd551d10bea-6a0b-4431-bb05-1db7b24c64a9

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