Group of adults sitting on beach, May 13, 1937
SubjectPortrait of
Adam Clayton Powell Jr.
American, 1908 - 1972
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Fredi Washington
American, 1903 - 1994
PhotographerPhotographed by
Unknown
DateMay 13, 1937
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
DescriptionImage of group of adults gathered on the beach. The man in the foreground wears a white shirt with matching shorts, socks, sneakers and hat. The woman next to him wears a light-colored dress with headband. The woman holds a fan or similar object in her right hand. The woman in the center of the photo wears a multi-colored swim suit with headband and dark sunglasses. The men to the right of the photograph are both shirtless. Other beach visitors are visible in the far background beyond the group.
Object number2001.22.106
MarkingsStamped in green ink on photograph's verso: "May 13 1937" and "122".InscribedAccession number 2001.22.106 is inscribed on verso, lower left.NotesSubject Note: While none of the individuals are identified in this photograph, visual observation suggests two of the subjects are Isabel Washington Powell and her husband Adam Clayton Powell, Jr., pictured in the far right corner of the photograph. (Dixon 3/30/2020)Collections
- Fredi Washington Collection
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