Object Details
Photographer
Willming, Frank
Sponsor
Pullman Palace Car Co.
Collection Creator
Pullman Palace Car Co.
Pullman, George M., 1831-1897
Collection Citation
Pullman Palace Car Company Collection, 1867-1982, Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Scope and Contents
Caption glued to print: "Sliding partitions between connecting double bedrooms permit this family to breakfast in negligee privacy." Waiter is African American, women are white. Stamped on verso: "FRANK WILLMING / COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHER / 154 E. ERIES ST. / SUP. 6064-6065 / CHICAGO, ILL."; "4092-41"; and "NOV. 18 1935".
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Local Numbers
AC0181-0000002 (AC Scan No.)
Occupation
Waiters
Topic
Dining
African American waiters
Railroad travel
Porters
Railroads -- Employees
African American railroad employees
African Americans -- Railroad employees
Photographer
Willming, Frank
Sponsor
Pullman Palace Car Co.
Culture
African Americans -- 1930-1940
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Extent
1 Item (10.1" x 8.2")
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Silver gelatin on paper.
Condition
Pronounced fading and staining.
Date
November 18, 1935
Archival Repository
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Type
Archival materials
Arrangement
In box 3, folder 18.
Collection Rights
Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.
Restrictions
Unrestricted research use on site by appointment. Photographs must be handled with cotton gloves unless protected by sleeves.
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Record ID
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