Object Details
Published by
Unidentified
Photograph by
Unidentified
Subject of
Unidentified Man or Men
Henry R. Dort, American, 1857 - 1927
Description
This real photo postcard depicts a black and white image of men inspecting horses. The photograph is taken from behind the horses. They are all lined up in a row and most of the men are standing in between them. Just right of center, a young boy is standing behind a horse and is looking at the camera. Two houses, several tents and tall trees are visible in the background. On the back of the postcard the word [POST CARD] is printed at the top. The words [CORRESPONDENCE HERE] and [NAME AND ADDRESS HERE] divide the back into two sections. Handwritten text on the left reads [This one does nt / require an envelop. / I [illegible] its very / good of the Colored / troops taken while grooming / their horses / Don't you miss me? / I hope Cora is n't so tired / out she can't continue making / good things for you to eat.]. The name [Nellison] is handwritten in the margin. Handwritten text on the right reads [Henry R. Dort / Roxbury St / Keene / N.H.]. The green postage stamp in the top right corner features an image of Benjamin Franklin. At the top center a black stamp reads [WINCHENDON / OCT 2 / 7- AM / 10 09 / MASS.].
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Date
October 1909
Object number
2014.37.35.14
Restrictions & Rights
Public domain
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
Type
gelatin silver prints
photographic postcards
Medium
silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper with ink
Dimensions
H x W: 3 7/16 × 5 3/8 in. (8.7 × 13.7 cm)
Place used
Keene, Cheshire County, New Hampshire, United States, North and Central America
Winchendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States, North and Central America
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Classification
Memorabilia and Ephemera - Other
Photographs and Still Images
Data Source
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Topic
African American
American West
Correspondence
Labor
Military
Photography
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmaahc_2014.37.35.14