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Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Griffith in Knoxville, Tennessee

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Browder, Boyd

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In this photograph, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Griffith pose for renowned African-American photographer Boyd Browder in front of their home in Knox County, at 1611 Clinton Road near Knoxville`s Mechanicsville district, circa 1905. The extended African tradition of incorporating shards of broken pottery and other items into the landscaping is captured in this photo.
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Beck Cultural Exchange Center

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Digital Library of Tennessee