Latimer Family Group Portrait

A group of six Latimer family members pose outdoors in black-and-white vintage attire, surrounded by greenery.: The image is a black and white photograph depicting six individuals, comprising both men and women, in formal attire, standing together and posing for the camera. Three men are dressed in suits and ties, with one man in the back row holding a serious expression. The women are wearing dresses, one of which is adorned with a necklace. The background features foliage, suggesting an outdoor setting, and the individuals appear to be in a garden or park-like area. The image conveys a sense of formality and appears to be from an earlier 20th-century period, capturing a moment of significance or celebration for the group.
A group of six Latimer family members pose outdoors in black-and-white vintage attire, surrounded by greenery.

The image is a black and white photograph depicting six individuals, comprising both men and women, in formal attire, standing together and posing for the camera. Three men are dressed in suits and ties, with one man in the back row holding a serious expression. The women are wearing dresses, one of which is adorned with a necklace. The background features foliage, suggesting an outdoor setting, and the individuals appear to be in a garden or park-like area. The image conveys a sense of formality and appears to be from an earlier 20th-century period, capturing a moment of significance or celebration for the group.

Name/Title

Latimer Family Group Portrait

Description

This is a replica of an original family photo depicting Lewis H. Latimer, his daughter Winifred, and several other family members. The photograph captures the family in an outdoor setting, surrounded by foliage, with each individual dressed in formal attire. This image provides a rare glimpse into the family dynamics of one of America’s pioneering African American inventors. Keywords: Lewis Latimer, Winifred Latimer, Latimer family, African American history, family portrait, historical photograph, inventor family, Kodak print

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Black and White Print

Aspect Ratio

4:3

Subject

Winifred and Lewis Latimer with Family Members

Subject Person or Organization

Lewis H. Latimer, Winifred Latimer

Subject Place

* Untyped Subject Place

Unknown, likely an outdoor location near the Latimer residence

Context

Lewis H. Latimer was an influential African American inventor and engineer. This family portrait shows him alongside his daughter and other family members, capturing a personal side of the renowned inventor’s life.

Collection

Latimer Family Collection : Latimer House

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Transcription

Printed by Kodak on reverse side

Dimensions

Dimension Description

5"x7"

Location

Box

00

Shelf

LLH Attic

Archival Collection

Latimer Family Collection

Museum

Lewis Latimer House

City

Flushing, Queens

State

New York, USA

Continent

North America

Country

United States