Arlie Cross in military uniform

Name/Title

Arlie Cross in military uniform

Entry/Object ID

SHH 94.281

Description

Black and white photographic print of a standing male, figure dressed in World War I military uniform: dark breeches, leggings, boots, jacket and hat. Man stands with hands and arms at sides and stands outside in snow covered yard area. Behind figure is a structure that appears to be barracks. The structure is two stories high with pairs of 6-over-6 sash windows. The first-floor windows have hoods. Very little foliage anywhere. Sun is bright and casts shadow under brim of hat on man's face. Attributed to be Arlie Cross (1892-1964) who worked as the Seiberlings' head chauffeur ca. 1915-17, and served in World War I.

Photograph Details

Subject Person or Organization

Cross, Arlie

Collection

PERMANENT COLLECTION

Cataloged By

LCH

Acquisition

Accession

SHH 94.274

Source or Donor

Shuman, Arleen

Acquisition Method

Gift

Credit Line

Gift of Arleen Shuman

Made/Created

Date made

1917 - 1919

Place

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Notes

Medium: silver gelatin developed out print

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Negative Number

Other Number

N-986

Dimensions

Height

7 in

Width

5 in

Condition

Overall Condition

Excellent

General Notes

Note

Copied from original image owned by Mrs. Arleen Shuman (Stow, Ohio), daughter of Marie Reider Cross; photo album was borrowed by Stan Hywet and Akron Commercial Color Lab produced copies and copy negatives.

Create Date

July 26, 1995

Update Date

July 6, 2026