Object Details
Photograph by
Milton Williams, American, born 1940
Subject of
Unidentified Man or Men
The United House of Prayer For All People, American, founded 1919
Description
A black-and-white photograph of members of a shout band from The United House of Prayer for All People. Two men are sitting in the front playing drums. Standing behind them are three men playing trombones and a fourth man playing a tuba. Another man can be seen in the background playing a trombone. All of the men are wearing white shirts with black and white stripped ties. The photograph is stamped on the back.
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Milton Williams Archives
Date
1977
Object number
2011.15.382
Restrictions & Rights
© Milton Williams
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
Type
gelatin silver prints
Medium
silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
Dimensions
H x W: 7 15/16 x 5 1/16 in. (20.2 x 12.9 cm)
Place captured
Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Classification
Photographs and Still Images
Data Source
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Topic
African American
Band (Music)
Gospel (Music)
Local and regional
Pentecostal
Photography
Religion
Spirituals (Music)
The Black Church
Worship services
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmaahc_2011.15.382