Al Moore (Moiret)
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Fredi Washington
American, 1903 - 1994
PhotographerPhotographed by
Carl Van Vechten
American, 1880 - 1964
SubjectPortrait of
Al Moore
DateFebruary 20, 1939
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
DescriptionBust-length portrait of a man identified as A.L. Moore (Moiret). He wears a dark suit jacket with a light, striped shirt and dark tie.
Object number2001.22.76
MarkingsStamped on the bottom right corner of photograph's recto: "PHOTOGRAPH BY / CARL VAN VECHTEN". Postmark stamped in black ink on verso: "NEW YORK / N.Y. STA. N. / Feb. 20 / 10 30 PM / 1939.
Handwritten in black ink on verso: "PHOTO - A.L. MOORE (MOIRET)".InscribedAccession numbers 2001.22.3 and 2001.22.76 are inscribed on verso, bottom and right corner.NotesSubject Note: Based on the handwritten notes on the reverse of the postcard, the subject is assumed to be A.L. Moore or Moiret. (Dixon 3/28/2020) The man pictured is likely the same as in 2001.22.74 and .75. (Dixon 5/18/2020)
Collections
- Fredi Washington Collection
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