Print, Photographic

1956.254.0023

1956.254.0023

Name/Title

Print, Photographic

Entry/Object ID

1956.254.0023

Description

Johnson and sister, Mary Ann J. Schalk, July 11. Updated 1/2008: Black and white copy prints (2). Studio image of a man sitting on a rock and next to a woman sitting on the ground. Painted scenery back drop in background; straw in foreground. Woman is dressed in dark, long-sleeved satin dress with buttons down front of bodice. She is holding an unfolded sheet of paper. Man is dressed in dark 3 piece suit, dark tie and white shirt, spats and dark shoes; he has a mustache. Dark hat and umbrella can be seen at feet in foreground. Written on back of one copy in pencil: "Charlie Johnson and sister Mary Ann Johnson Schalk". Written on back of second copy in black ink: "July". Johnson and sister, Mary Ann T. Schalk. Family name is Johnston, not Johnson. Update February 2011: Black & white studio portrait print on a black mat. Image of a man & woman, he is seated on a small stool covered with a fur. She is seated on the ground & holds a sheet of paper in her left hand & her right elbow is leaning on the man. She is wearing a dark, shiny fabric, long dress with buttons from the neck to the waist with a lace collar. The man is wearing a textured print three piece suit, white shirt & tie. His left leg is folded behind his right knee. He has dark hair & a mustache. Background is a studio prop of outdoor scene. A mashed down grass is in front of them & a derby hat, an umbrella & gloves are laying there. In script on bottom left in gold: "Baker V Johnston" Written on back in pencil: "July 11 Johnston & sister Mary Ann J. Schark" Good condition. Liquid spots, scuffed, edges & corners worn, raised spot top left. Size 4 3/16 x 6 1/2"

Collection

Photograph Collection