Name/Title
Lewis H. Latimer's Study, 1893Description
A sepia-toned photograph of an interior study, belonging to Lewis H. Latimer. Lewis and Mary Latimer rented this apartment on Manhattan’s East 55th Street during the 1890s, before they moved to Brooklyn and then Flushing. Lewis noted on the back of this view of the front parlor that it was “used as Study of L.H. Latimer.” Issues of the New York Age, the city’s Black newspaper to which Latimer sometimes contributed, hang on the wall at upper right. The image also features a large desk with various items on its surface and a chair. The light from a nearby window illuminates the workspace, casting shadows that add depth to the room's details.Photograph Details
Type of Photograph
SepiaAspect Ratio
4:3Subject
Study or Workspace InteriorSubject Person or Organization
Lewis H. Latimer, African-American Inventor, African American HeritageSubject Place
* Untyped Subject Place
Vintage Interior Workspace, 19th Century Workspace, New York History, Front Parlor 324 E 55 St. N.Y. 1893 / Used as Study of L.H. Latimer."Vintage Interior Workspace19th Century WorkspaceNew York HistoryContext
This photograph captures the personal workspace of Lewis H. Latimer, showcasing the setting where he worked and wrote. It provides insight into his personal environment and lifestyle during the late 19th century.Collection
The Lewis H. Latimer Papers (1870-1929, 1972) [QPL Subgroup], Latimer Family Papers (1870-1996 ) [QPL Full Collection]Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Hand WrittenLocation
Back of photoTranscription
Front Parlor 324 E 55 St. N.Y. 1893 / Used as Study of L.H. Latimer.
Location
Back of photo
Type
Hand Written
Dimensions
Width
7 in
Height
5 in
