Object Details
Created by
Unidentified
Subject of
C. & M. A. Gospel Singers and Quintette, founded 1914
Floyd H. Lacy, American
John W. Parker, American
Spurgeon R. Jones, American
Alexander E. Talbert, American
Henry D. Hodges, American
Description
A photographic postcard featuring an image of Floyd H. Lacy, John H. Parker, Spurgeon R. Jones, Alexander E. Talbert, and Henry D. Hodges wearing suits. Two of the men are seated together, while the remaining three stand around them. The seated man on the left is holding a small plucked string instrument. The seated man on the right is reading a book. Image features signatures in white (in the negative) along the left edge. Text reads [C. & M.A. / Gospel / Quintette / 22068 80th St. / Cleveland / Ohio / Lacy / Parker / Jones / Talbert / Hodges]. The reverse has [POST CARD] at the top, a blank space for writing correspondence and address, and possibly an identification number written in pencil in the upper left corner.
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Date
1920-1940
Object number
2013.46.23
Restrictions & Rights
No known copyright restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
Type
portraits
photographic postcards
Medium
ink on paper
Dimensions
H x W (Image and sheet): 3 7/16 × 5 7/16 in. (8.7 × 13.8 cm)
Place depicted
Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, 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
Christianity
Gospel (Music)
Photography
Religion
Singers (Musicians)
Spirituals (Music)
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmaahc_2013.46.23