Cootie and Catherine Williams posing outside, June 25, 1935
SubjectPortrait of
Fredi Washington
American, 1903 - 1994
MakerMade by
Cootie Williams
1911 - 1985
SubjectPortrait of
Catherine Williams
1913 - 2000
DateJune 25, 1935
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 6 1/4 x 4 3/8in. (15.9 x 11.1cm) or smaller
Sheet (height x width): 7 x 5in. (17.8 x 12.7cm) or smaller
Sheet (height x width): 7 x 5in. (17.8 x 12.7cm) or smaller
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineThe Newman S. Hungerford Museum Fund
DescriptionPortrait of Charles "Cootie" and Catherine Williams posed outside in front of a large bush. Cootie wears a light hat with striped tie, a dark suit and matching vest. He is holding a cigarette in his right hand. Catherine wears a dark, single-breasted full length coat with a fur stole wrap, a dark hat, and dark leather gloves. The chain link handle from her purse is held in her left hand. Parked vehicles and a building are visible in the left background.
Object number2001.22.30
MarkingsStamped in the center of the back of the photograph in green ink: "10 POINT NUTONE PROCESS / BY THE / TAYLOR PHOTO COMPANY / 'CERTIFIED PHOTO FINISHING' / JUN 25 1935". Stamped at the right side of the back of the photograph in black ink: "420".InscribedAccession number 2001.22.30 is inscribed on verso, at right.NotesCollections
- Fredi Washington Collection
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Not on view
