Object Details
Photograph by
Robert H. McNeill, American, 1917 - 2005
Subject of
Unidentified Man or Men
Description
A black and white photograph of a soda shop in at 12th and U. Streets, Washington, D.C. The photograph features three men working behind the soda fountain. Two of the men work at the main counter, while the third works at the back counter. The store is filled with signage advertising the prices of food. A Coca-Cola machine can be seen on the counter.
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Graham Holdings Company
Date
1947
Object number
2014.276.2.14
Restrictions & Rights
© Robert H. McNeill Heirs
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 x D (image): 16 × 20 in. (40.6 × 50.8 cm)
Place depicted
12th and U Streets, Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Collection title
Robert McNeill Photographs
Classification
Photographs and Still Images
Data Source
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Topic
African American
Black Enterprise
Business
Foodways
Labor
Local and regional
Photography
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmaahc_2014.276.2.14