Winifred and Lewis Latimer with Family Members

Name/Title

Winifred and Lewis Latimer with Family Members

Description

This is an original family photo depicting Lewis H. Latimer (second from right), and several family members, including his niece Cora Hawley Schuster (daughter of his sister Margaret), standing at far right. The other subjects are not identified, but they may be members of Cora’s immediate family. 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

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 some of his 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

2.5"x4.5"

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