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William Zennels. [graphic] / Fowler 238 N. Eighth St. Phila., PA.
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Creator
Fowler, Benjamin W., photographer.
Title
William Zennels. [graphic] / Fowler 238 N. Eighth St. Phila., PA.
Publisher
Philadelphia
Publisher
PA. Philadelphia. 1917
Date
[1917]
Physical Description
1 photograph : gelatin silver mounted on cardboard in paper folder ; mount 28 x 18 cm (10.75 x 6.75 in.)
Description
Full-length portrait of an African American baby propped up on a fur-covered chair. Zennels, attired in a long-sleeved cardigan, a long white shirt, pants, and shoes, looks at the viewer.
Notes
Title and date from manuscript note written on verso.
Manuscript note on verso: Born June 1917.
Photographer's imprint stamped on mount.
Photographer's insignia blindstamped on mount.
Cover adorned with decorative blindstamp.
Gift of Erika Piola, 2002.
Description revised 2022.
Access points revised 2022.
Biographical / historical note
Benjamin W. Fowler operated from 238 N. Eighth St., Philadelphia between 1889 and 1917.
Subject
Zennels, William -- Portraits.
African American boys -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia.
Children -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia.
Genre
Gelatin silver prints -- 1910-1920.
Portrait photographs -- 1910-1920.
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia| Print Department| portrait photographs - sitter - Zennels [P.2002.44]
Accession number
P.2002.44
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African American History Photographs
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