Men Outside a Bar
PhotographerPhotographed by
Arthur R. Newell
(American, 1861 - 1935)
PrinterPrinted by
Sylvian E. Ofiara
(American)
Date1993
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 12 x 20in. (30.5 x 50.8cm)
Plate (height x width): 16 x 20in. (40.6 x 50.8cm)
Plate (height x width): 16 x 20in. (40.6 x 50.8cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Sylvian Ofiara
DescriptionSix men stand outside a frame building with metal signs that read "NARRAGANSETT / BREWING CO.'S / LAGER BEER / PROVIDENCE, R.I." and "H. FISCHER / LAGER BEER." A seventh man squats beside the door holding a small dog. An eighth man is visible through a window. Most men wear bowler hats. One holds a pipe and one is smoking a cigarette. Two men have mustaches. A picket fence and a barrel, possibly a rain barrel, are at the right.
Object number2010.405.3
NotesDate Note: The photograph was taken by Arthur R. Newell in 1894. This modern print was made by Sylvian Ofiara from the original glass negative in 1993. (Finlay 1/25/2011)On View
Not on view