Created by:

Constantine Manos, American, born 1934  Search this

Subject of:

Ku Klux Klan, 3rd, American, founded 1946  Search this

Medium:

silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper

Dimensions:

H x W (Image): 9 7/16 x 6 3/8 in. (24 x 16.2 cm)

H x W (Sheet): 9 15/16 x 8 in. (25.2 x 20.3 cm)

Type:

gelatin silver prints

portraits

Date:

1959

Description:

A black-and-white photograph of the head and shoulders of a member of the KKK wearing a hood so that only his eyes are visible.

Statement:

Objects depicting symbols of hate or related to organized hate groups may be offensive and disturbing, but the NMAAHC aims to include them in the Collection to present and preserve the historical context in which they were created and used. Objects of this type provide an important historical record from which to study and evaluate history and culture.

Topic:

African American  Search this

Hate crimes  Search this

Photography  Search this

Violence  Search this

White supremacy movements  Search this

Credit Line:

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number:

2012.107.36

Restrictions & Rights:

©1968 MAGNUM PHOTOS

Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.

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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection

Classification:

Media Arts-Photography

Data Source:

National Museum of African American History and Culture

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5154b224b-b84d-4d42-9634-35125f7b9d43

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nmaahc_2012.107.36