Created by
Unidentified
Subject of
Unidentified Man or Men
Date
1918-1930
Medium
silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
Dimensions
H x W: 5 5/16 × 7 3/8 in. (13.5 × 18.7 cm)
Description
Photographic postcard of an unidentified World War I soldier. The image itself is oval and has a white border. The soldier stands facing the camera and holding a rifle. He is in full uniform including a hat and ammunition belt with multiple pockets. The photograph is taken in a studio with a backdrop of a window and scenic overview of hills and trees. There is a large crease mark on the top right where the postcard had been previously folded. The image is vertical while the postcard is horizontal. The top has the words, [POST CARD] in large outlined letters. Underneath are the words, [CORRESPONDENCE] on the left, and [NAME AND ADDRESS] on the right. The card is not filled out.
Collection title
Liljenquist Family Collection
Classification
Photographs and Still Images
Type
gelatin silver prints
photographic postcards
Topic
Military
Photography
World War I
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Liljenquist Family
Object number
2018.105.13
Restrictions & Rights
Public domain
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5570a9c68-f69c-4e0f-850d-273040b0a14b

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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