Object Details
Created by
Unidentified
Subject of
Unidentified Man or Men
Description
Framed black and white photograph of an unidentified WWI sailor standing with his arms behind his back. The sailor is wearing his uniform, cap, and scarf. A line of sailors can be seen on the right and in the far back of the image with trees in the background. Handwritten text on the photograph in blue ink reads, [To / Mother Brown / from James]. The frame is painted cardboard beige with black border and back. The back has cut marks throughout to assemble the frame. On the top left corner are manufacturer’s marks that state, [UNDER ONE / OR MORE PATS. / 2.092.3482.18, 874 / 2.248, 2-8-2,248.209].
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Alan Laird
Date
1917-1918
Object number
2017.111.20.2ab
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
Type
frames (furnishings)
photographs
Medium
silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper with paint on cardboard
Dimensions
H x W x D: 8 1/8 × 5 5/8 × 5/16 in. (20.6 × 14.3 × 0.8 cm)
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Classification
Photographs and Still Images
Data Source
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Topic
African American
Military
Photography
World War I
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmaahc_2017.111.20.2ab