Photograph by
Royster, Kenneth, American, born 1944
Subject of
Unidentified Man or Men
Unidentified Woman or Women
Date
1997
Medium
silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
Dimensions
H x W (image): 14 9/16 × 14 7/8 in. (37 × 37.8 cm)
H x W (sheet): 20 × 16 in. (50.8 × 40.6 cm)
H x W (matted): 22 × 28 in. (55.9 × 71.1 cm)
Description
A black-and-white photograph by Kenneth Royster of a group at a religious event. The image shows a group of people standing outside of religious buildings. In the background, one building is topped with a dome and a cross. In the foreground, unidentified men and women are standing in small groups. Most of the people are wearing white. The two (2) women in the center are both wearing shower caps. There is a numerical inscription and a photographer's stamp on the reverse.
Place depicted
United States, North and Central America
Portfolio/Series
Praise
Classification
Photographs and Still Images
Type
gelatin silver prints
Topic
Christianity
Communities
Photography
Religion
Religious rituals and ceremonies
The Black Church
Worship services
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Kenneth Royster in honor of Prof. Samuel L. Green
Object number
2018.41.10
Restrictions & Rights
© Kenneth Royster
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd55748757d-70f5-4e5d-9ef3-f6cc29d79b3d

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