Note
No date; likely circa 1880s, Mounted to 5"x7.25" decorative paperboard; stamped on back: "Prop. (possibly Prof.) W.R. Nails / Honey Grove, Texas / Tragedy and Comedy Co."
Description
A studio portrait of unidentified young African American man holding a cornet in his left hand while standing in front of a ornate metal fireplace guard and beside a wicker chair. He wears a white suit jacket and a high collar with a tied scarf as a necktie. Embossed below the photograph on the paper board, "Dowling, Charleston, S.C. 1900."
Date Issued
1881 to 1900
Type
Extent
1 photograph : black and white print ; 14 x 11 cm
Member of
Publisher
Dowling (Charleston, South Carolina)
Time Period
Subject (Topical)
Subject (Geographic)
Rights
Rights Note
Items in this collection may be freely viewed, searched, and displayed for research and educational purposes. Permission is required for publication, distribution, or other uses beyond viewing and searching, whether in print or electronic formats.
To request permission, please email LaBudde Special Collections.
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Collection Identifier: MS-0271
Source
Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Unit
LaBudde Special Collections