Object Details
Photograph by
Jason Miccolo Johnson, American
Subject of
First Baptist Church of Norfolk, American, founded 1805
Unidentified Man or Men
Description
A black-and-white photograph of fourteen men wearing robes. The thirteen men facing the camera are holding books. The fourteenth man is standing at center with his arms raised above his head and his back towards the camera. He is wearing a white robe with a treble clef on it. A large pipe organ takes up the entire background. A sign at the top of the image reads “One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism” and has a cross hanging down from it at center. No inscriptions on the front or back.
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Jason Miccolo Johnson
Date
2005; printed 2012
Object number
2012.144.1
Restrictions & Rights
© Jason Miccolo Johnson
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 (sheet): 19 15/16 x 15 15/16 in. (50.6 x 40.5 cm)
H x W (image): 17 7/8 x 12 7/16 in. (45.4 x 31.6 cm)
Place captured
Norfolk, Virginia, 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
Baptist
Local and regional
Photography
Religion
Singers (Musicians)
The Black Church
Worship services
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmaahc_2012.144.1