Photograph by
Royster, Kenneth, American, born 1944
Subject of
Unidentified Man or Men
Unidentified Woman or Women
Date
1995
Medium
silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
Dimensions
H x W (image): 14 13/16 × 13 5/8 in. (37.6 × 34.6 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 picnic. The center of the image shows a table, viewed from the corner, with food and containers. There is a loaf of bread, a watermelon, and various plates and bottles. A circular beverage cooler with a white top and handles is in the back center. A woman in a white hat is filling a cup from the cooler. There is a striped gift bag on the table on the right side. Other individuals are seated around the table and another man is standing in the background. The edge of the negative is partially visible around the image. There is a numerical inscription 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
Cooking and dining
Foodways
Photography
Religion
Religious rituals and ceremonies
Social life and customs
The Black Church
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
2018.41.9
Restrictions & Rights
© Kenneth Royster
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd574d7240f-fa06-4ac9-a1f1-536fdbe95a25

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