photograph: silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
frame: wood, paint, glass, cardboard, backing
Dimensions:
H x W x D (framed): 12 5/8 × 10 7/8 × 3/4 in. (32.1 × 27.6 × 1.9 cm)
H x W (image): 7 1/2 × 7 1/4 in. (19.1 × 18.4 cm)
Type:
gelatin silver prints
Place used:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
Date:
1981-1986
Description:
Black-and-white photograph of Eugene Allen. Allen is standing off center in a suit and bow tie. He is standing behind a table, which is set with two (2) candlesticks and a silver tea service. The back wall has two (2) plaques. The photograph is signed by Eugene Allen. The photograph is matted and has a black frame with a gold linear detail. The bottom of the grey mat has black printed text with a gold outline [Maître d’ / White House]. The reverse of the frame has a red fabric backing and a collapsible stand.
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Charles E. Allen in memory of Eugene Allen & Helene Allen
Object number:
2018.5.2.1
Restrictions & Rights:
Unknown - Restrictions Possible
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