Name/Title
Man at Window – A Moment of ReflectionDescription
This black-and-white photograph captures a woman sitting in a chair and reading near a window. It may depict Lewis Latimer’s wife Mary, or one of their daughters, Louise or Jeannette. If so, it may have been taken in the Latimers’ home at 64 Holly Street in Flushing, Queens. Lewis Latimer himself might have been the photographer. The dimly lit room appears to be a personal or living space, with furniture, a table, and what looks like a sheet of paper or possibly a music sheet in the foreground. The soft lighting, drawn blinds, and relaxed posture of the subject evoke a sense of contemplation and solitude.Context
The image may depict Lewis H. Latimer’s wife, one of his daughters, or someone in his household, possibly engaged in quiet work, reading, or deep thought. Given Latimer’s background as an inventor, poet, and intellectual, the photograph could symbolize a moment of introspection, study, or creativity in his daily life. The environment suggests a domestic or personal workspace, offering a glimpse into the quieter, reflective moments of historical figures of his time.Collection
Latimer Family Papers (1870-1996 ) [QPL Full Collection]
