Photograph by
Unidentified
Subject of
Unidentified Man or Men
Date
1940s-1950s
Medium
silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
Dimensions
H x W (sheet): 7 7/8 × 9 3/4 in. (20 × 24.7 cm)
H x W (image): 7 5/8 × 9 7/16 in. (19.3 × 24 cm)
Description
A black-and-white photograph of men in a food line. A dozen unidentified men are standing in a line. They are all wearing hats of various styles. The men are wearing overalls or button front shirts. Some of the men are holding mess kits. Most are looking at the camera. A few are turned around, speaking to one another. There are identifying and numerical inscriptions on the back.
Place depicted
Waseca County, Minnesota, United States, North and Central America
Barbados, Caribbean, North and Central America
Classification
Media Arts-Photography
Type
gelatin silver prints
Topic
Cooking and dining
Labor
Migrations
Photography
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2018.17.10.4
Restrictions & Rights
Public domain
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5771e00c9-6640-48d9-86ff-e22ed87b1392

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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