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Photograph by:
Unidentified  Search this
Subject of:
Unidentified Man or Men  Search this
Medium:
silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
Dimensions:
H x W: 2 x 6 3/4 in. (5.1 x 17.1 cm)
Type:
gelatin silver prints
Place depicted:
Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma, United States, North and Central America
Date:
1930-1950
Description:
A black-and-white gelatin silver print depicting two teams engaged in a football game. Nineteen people are visible on the field, three of whom are referees. Seven people are wearing dark colored jerseys and helmets while eight are earing while colored jerseys and helmets. At the center of the photograph a person wearing a white jersey is tackling a person in a dark colored jersey holding a football. A large crowd can be seen in the background. On the verso is a partial stamp for [? RAY STUDIO] in Oklahoma.
Topic:
African American  Search this
American South  Search this
American West  Search this
Athletes  Search this
Football  Search this
Photography  Search this
Recreation  Search this
Sports  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Families of Anita Williams Christopher and David Owen Williams
Object number:
2013.79.2
Restrictions & Rights:
Unknown - Restrictions Possible
Rights assessment and proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Collection title:
W.D. Williams Family Collection, Tulsa, Oklahoma
Classification:
Media Arts-Photography
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5dcfac09e-610e-4cf5-a274-b05ca3f0062a
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmaahc_2013.79.2