Name/Title
Henson's GangEntry/Object ID
IMG2024.029.001Description
Black and white photograph of two rows of men dressed in white uniforms and holding instruments with a bandleader in a dark uniform at the right. At center, the bass drum says "Henson's Gang /Klean Kut Klassy /Charlestown". This slogan is likely a reference to the Klu Klux Klan.Context
Henson's gang was one iteration of the band formed by Ed Henson, founder of the Opera House in Charles Town. It is unknown to what degree Henson or his bandmembers had any connection with the KKK.Acquisition
Accession
2024.029Source or Donor
Old Opera HouseAcquisition Method
GiftMade/Created
Artist
League Studio, Charles Town, WVStudio
League StudioDate made
1928Inscription/Signature/Marks
Location
front of photographTranscription
1928, EwellMaterial/Technique
Pen