African-American Men in Dress Suits Postcard

In the sepia-toned photograph, two well-dressed black men sit at a small round table with twisted metal legs, exuding confidence and sophistication. The man on the left, wearing a neatly tailored suit, a polka dot tie, and a fedora hat, casually holds a cigar in his mouth and a piece of paper in his hand while crossing his legs in a relaxed yet assertive posture. His companion, on the right, dons a bowler hat and bow tie, his serious expression focused on the task at hand as he writes with a fountain pen on paper spread across the table, accompanied by an ink pot. The backdrop, a textured wall, enhances the vintage ambiance of the scene, providing an understated and neutral canvas that highlights the subjects' dignified presence. Their attire, marked by rolled-up pant cuffs revealing white socks, adds an element of uniqueness, reflecting both the era's fashion and personal flair. This candid moment captures not only their style but also an intriguing sense of purpose.

In the sepia-toned photograph, two well-dressed black men sit at a small round table with twisted metal legs, exuding confidence and sophistication. The man on the left, wearing a neatly tailored suit, a polka dot tie, and a fedora hat, casually holds a cigar in his mouth and a piece of paper in his hand while crossing his legs in a relaxed yet assertive posture. His companion, on the right, dons a bowler hat and bow tie, his serious expression focused on the task at hand as he writes with a fountain pen on paper spread across the table, accompanied by an ink pot. The backdrop, a textured wall, enhances the vintage ambiance of the scene, providing an understated and neutral canvas that highlights the subjects' dignified presence. Their attire, marked by rolled-up pant cuffs revealing white socks, adds an element of uniqueness, reflecting both the era's fashion and personal flair. This candid moment captures not only their style but also an intriguing sense of purpose.

Name/Title

African-American Men in Dress Suits Postcard

Entry/Object ID

2007.7.16

Scope and Content

Photo 2 African American men at table wearing suits & hats - Both smoking - One writing - On "post card" No date but could be the 1930's or 1940's

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Print, Photographic

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Photograph

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Graphic Documents

Nomenclature Class

Documentary Objects

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

Search Terms

Black history, Photos of African America men in the 1930's or 1940's

Condition

Overall Condition

Fair