- Photograph by
- Unidentified
- Worn by
- Allen, Eugene, American, 1919 - 2010
- Date
- 1981-1986
- Medium
- photograph: silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
- frame: wood, paint, glass, cardboard, backing
- Dimensions
- H x W x D (framed): 12 5/8 × 10 7/8 × 3/4 in. (32.1 × 27.6 × 1.9 cm)
- H x W (image): 7 1/2 × 7 1/4 in. (19.1 × 18.4 cm)
- Description
- Black-and-white photograph of Eugene Allen. Allen is standing off center in a suit and bow tie. He is standing behind a table, which is set with two (2) candlesticks and a silver tea service. The back wall has two (2) plaques. The photograph is signed by Eugene Allen. The photograph is matted and has a black frame with a gold linear detail. The bottom of the grey mat has black printed text with a gold outline [Maître d’ / White House]. The reverse of the frame has a red fabric backing and a collapsible stand.
- Place used
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Photographs and Still Images
- Type
- gelatin silver prints
- Topic
- Business
- Government
- Labor
- Local and regional
- Photography
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Charles E. Allen in memory of Eugene Allen & Helene Allen
- Object number
- 2018.5.2.1
- Restrictions & Rights
- Unknown - Restrictions Possible
- Rights assessment and proper usage is the responsibility of the user.