Photograph by
Unidentified
Subject of
Martín Dihigo, Cuban, 1906 - 1971
El Águila de Veracruz, Mexican, founded 1903
Date
1938
Medium
silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper with ink
Dimensions
H x W (Sheet): 5 1/4 × 3 1/4 in. (13.3 × 8.3 cm)
H x W (Image): 5 × 3 1/8 in. (12.7 × 7.9 cm)
Description
A black and white photograph of Martin Dihigo. The photograph depicts Dihigo standing outside wearing a baseball uniform with a cap, a short-sleeve shirt, pants, tall socks, and cleats. He is turned in ¾ profile towards the proper right side of the image. His arms are hanging loosely down by his sides, and he is stepping forward with his left leg. There are several people in the background, including other baseball players and an umpire. There is some sort of structure in the background on the proper right side.
The print has a thin white border around the image and deckled edges. There are several creases and marks overall. On the verso is a faded stamp in the top left corner. Most of the stamp is illegible but the word “VERACRUZ” can be seen. Handwritten text down the right side, in black ink reads [Con el “Aguila” / 1938].
Place depicted
Veracruz, Mexico, Latin America, North and Central America
Classification
Photographs and Still Images
Type
gelatin silver prints
Topic
Athletes
Baseball
U.S. History, 1933-1945
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2023.104.1
Restrictions & Rights
Unknown – Restrictions Possible
Rights assessment and proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5f0785857-4919-4331-b69e-c8aec389e8bf

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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