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Photograph of a man

ca. 1910

Galveston, Galveston County, Texas, United States, North and Central America

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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.

This black and white photograph depicts a full length portrait of a man. Wearing a dark hat, light colored suit, and carrying a cane. He stands facing the camera, with his gaze directed to the viewer's right. He carries his cane in front of him, holding each end with each hand. The photograph is mounted on a brown cardboard backing, with a raised decorative groove framing the photograph. Above the photograph on the left side are the words "Taken by Amos Har [illegible]." Below the image to the left are the words "For Baby." On the reverse at the top left corner are the words "[illegible]."

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Catalog reference: 2014.37.30.4

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