Ruhm's Phosphate/Murphy, J. T.

a man in bib overalls and wire-rim glasses

a man in bib overalls and wire-rim glasses

Name/Title

Ruhm's Phosphate/Murphy, J. T.

Description

Black and white photographic print of a man in bib overalls and wire-rim glasses standing in a cornfield; in left hand is holding an empty Ruhm's Phosphate Rock sack and in right hand he is holding his straw hat above his head to show the height of the corn. According to donor, this picture was taken in 1948 with a ca. 1912 Brownie box camera by Mrs. J. T. Murphy. Donor also said that the man in the print is J. T. Murphy, promoting phosphate, and that the picture was taken July 25, 1948 on the 64th day after planting. Donation, 11/13/1983.

Collection

Charlotte Murphy Kemper

Acquisition

Accession

1983.070

Source or Donor

Charlotte Murphy Kemper

Acquisition Method

Donation

Made/Created

Artist

Mrs. J. T. Murphy

Date made

1948

Place

County

Shelby County

State/Province

Indiana

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Notes

Early Date: 1948

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Create Date

February 26, 2001

Update Date

April 4, 2024