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.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5c751e519-b08a-4ea9-9dd1-d3e90403d9f3

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