Photographic print of Emmett Ashford umpiring

Source catalog description

This description refers to material held by Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Visual details below describe the original material.

A black and white photograph of Emmett Ashford in the act of umpiring. He is standing in the center of the image wearing dark clothing and protective gear. He is seen slightly crouched down, bent at the waist looking toward the dirt. His right arm is bent upwards, covering his face. He is holding an umpire's brush in his right hand. Attached to his left arm is a large, padded body protector. He is stepping forward on his left leg. A baseball player in a white jersey is leaning against the field barrier in the background. Behind the barrier are rows of spectators taking up the upper half of the image. The back of the photograph is blank.

Explore Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture ↗