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Minister B.J. Daniels praises God through mime at Greater Mt. Calvary Holy Church, Washington, D.C., 2003

Catalog Data

Photograph by:
Jason Miccolo Johnson, American  Search this
Subject of:
Greater Mount Calvary Holy Church, American, founded 1966  Search this
B. J. Daniels, American  Search this
Unidentified Man or Men  Search this
Unidentified Woman or Women  Search this
Medium:
silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
Dimensions:
H x W (sheet): 15 7/8 x 19 13/16 in. (40.3 x 50.3 cm)
H x W (image): 12 7/8 x 18 3/4 in. (32.7 x 47.6 cm)
Type:
gelatin silver prints
Place captured:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
Date:
2003; printed 2012
Description:
A black-and-white photograph of B. J. Daniels wearing white gloves, a black robe and white face paint. He is standing with his right side facing the camera and has his hands outstretched and is looking down at them. Several men and women are seated in the background. No inscriptions on the front or back.
Topic:
African American  Search this
Amusements  Search this
Christianity  Search this
Local and regional  Search this
Photography  Search this
Religion  Search this
The Black Church  Search this
Worship services  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number:
2012.141.8
Restrictions & Rights:
© Jason Miccolo Johnson
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:
Photographs and Still Images
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5bdf436d0-48f0-404f-bde5-c66cc03f5e29
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmaahc_2012.141.8