Subject of
Unidentified Man or Men
Date
ca. 1917
Medium
photographic gelatin and silver on photographic paper on card mount
Dimensions
H x W (card): 5 7/16 × 3 1/4 in. (13.8 × 8.2 cm)
H x W (image): 4 13/16 × 3 in. (12.2 × 7.6 cm)
Description
A postcard depicting a sepia toned image of a soldier standing at attention. The soldier is wearing a cavalry hat, jacket, pants and leggings. His arms are pressed to his sides and his feet are together. He is standing in front of a background with an image of a tree on it. Printed on the back of the post card is “POST CARD / CORRESPONDENCE” and “ADDRESS.” There is also a box labeled “PLACE / STAMP / HERE” in the top right corner.
Classification
Photographs and Still Images
Type
portraits
photographic postcards
Topic
Military
Photography
World War I
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2016.5.2.19
Restrictions & Rights
Public domain
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5fe756bb7-41e1-4c3e-8fcd-60904be69766

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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