Framed photograph of an unidentified WWI sailor

@ National Museum of African American History and Culture

Unidentified Unidentified Man or Men

Description

Framed black and white photograph of an unidentified WWI sailor standing with his arms behind his back. The sailor is wearing his uniform, cap, and scarf. A line of sailors can be seen on the right and in the far back of the image with trees in the background. Handwritten text on the photograph in blue ink reads, [To / Mother Brown / from James]. The frame is painted cardboard beige with black border and back. The back has cut marks throughout to assemble the frame. On the top left corner are manufacturer’s marks that state, [UNDER ONE / OR MORE PATS. / 2.092.3482.18, 874 / 2.248, 2-8-2,248.209].

Format:

Silver And Photographic Gelatin On Photographic Paper With Paint On Cardboard

Rights:

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Alan Laird

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