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A man displaying embroidery of traditional dresses, Asmara, Eritrea

1994

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Cataloged as “A man displaying embroidery of traditional dresses, Asmara, Eritrea” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2007-003, Item EEPA 2007-003-0400
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A Man in a Bowler Hat

1976; printed 2005

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This image depicts a man in a formal black coat, black bowler hat, and white bowtie standing in front of a worn brick building. His right elbow is casually draped over a metal railing next to him. He is gazing directly at the camera, head cocked slightly…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2013.197.3
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A man in the entryway of a church outside of Lalibela, Ethiopia

1997

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Cataloged as “A man in the entryway of a church outside of Lalibela, Ethiopia” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2007-003, Item EEPA 2007-003-1417
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A man reading in the landscape near Biete Gabriel Raphael church, Lalibela, Ethiopia

1997

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Cataloged as “A man reading in the landscape near Biete Gabriel Raphael church, Lalibela, Ethiopia” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2007-003, Item EEPA 2007-003-1333
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A man relaxing in his home, Senafe, Eritrea

1998

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Cataloged as “A man relaxing in his home, Senafe, Eritrea” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2007-003, Item EEPA 2007-003-1600
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A man selling textiles and beaded and embroidered hats at a market in Yelwa, Nigeria

1967-1969

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Cataloged as “A man selling textiles and beaded and embroidered hats at a market in Yelwa, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2015-019, Item 2015-019-1330
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A man showing Mallam Baba's daughter, Tani, and a young boy how to make ritual washing pots, Yelwa, Nigeria

1967-1969

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Cataloged as “A man showing Mallam Baba's daughter, Tani, and a young boy how to make ritual washing pots, Yelwa, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2015-019, Item 2015-019-1602
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A man sitting in front of artwork in his home, Eritrea

1994

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Cataloged as “A man sitting in front of artwork in his home, Eritrea” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2007-003, Item EEPA 2007-003-0315
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A man sitting in the archway of a church outside of Lalibela, Ethiopia

1997

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Cataloged as “A man sitting in the archway of a church outside of Lalibela, Ethiopia” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2007-003, Item EEPA 2007-003-1424
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A man sitting with other parisoners during an Easter Eve Service at Yohannes Church, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

1965-1996

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Cataloged as “A man sitting with other parisoners during an Easter Eve Service at Yohannes Church, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2013-013, Item EEPA 2013-013-0166
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A man standing a rock hewn entryway near Biete Gabriel Raphael church, Lalibela, Ethiopia

1997

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Cataloged as “A man standing a rock hewn entryway near Biete Gabriel Raphael church, Lalibela, Ethiopia” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2007-003, Item EEPA 2007-003-1330
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A man standing in an archway at the entrance of Debre Birhan Selassie church, Gondar, Ethiopia

1997

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Cataloged as “A man standing in an archway at the entrance of Debre Birhan Selassie church, Gondar, Ethiopia” (Negatives).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2007-003, Item EEPA 2007-003-1344
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A man standing in front of decoration in a home, Senafe, Eritrea

1998

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Cataloged as “A man standing in front of decoration in a home, Senafe, Eritrea” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2007-003, Item EEPA 2007-003-1601
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A man standing in front of the church

1979; printed 2007

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This gelatin silver print depicts a black and white image of a man standing in front of First Union African Baptist Church. He is standing with his arms folded and is wearing a suit, fedora and watch on this left wrist. A door to the church is in the…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2014.310.43
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A man standing in front of the entryway of Biete Ghiorgis church, Lalibela, Ethiopia

1997

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Cataloged as “A man standing in front of the entryway of Biete Ghiorgis church, Lalibela, Ethiopia” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2007-003, Item EEPA 2007-003-1379
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A man walking towards Biete Ghiorgis church, as seen from above, Lalibela, Ethiopia

1997

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Cataloged as “A man walking towards Biete Ghiorgis church, as seen from above, Lalibela, Ethiopia” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2007-003, Item EEPA 2007-003-1377
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A man, wearing a striped agbada, sitting the the entryway of his home, Yelwa, Nigeria

1967-1969

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Cataloged as “A man, wearing a striped agbada, sitting the the entryway of his home, Yelwa, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2015-019, Item 2015-019-0982
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A man wearing a woven hat, Imiekuri, Nigeria

1979

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Cataloged as “A man wearing a woven hat, Imiekuri, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-6918
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A member of the praise team uses flags to usher in the spirit of the Lord at Evangel Fellowship COGIC, Greensboro, North Carolina, 2005

2005; printed 2012

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A black-and-white photograph of a man wearing a light colored shirt and dark pants waving two flags. His back is facing the camera. He is in motion with his right knee slightly bent. His right arm is raised above his head while his left arm is moving…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2012.141.7
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A message of hope and joy is conveyed by guest speaker Elder Sherrilyn Williams, the First Lady of the World Overcomers Outreach Ministries, during the 68th Annual Women’s Day program at St. Stephen MBC, Memphis, Tennessee, 2005

2005; printed 2012

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A black-and-white photograph of Sherrilyn Williams speaking into a microphone. Her right hand holds the microphone while her left hand is also raised and making a fist. Another microphone can be seen on the right side of the photograph. No inscriptions on…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2012.141.15
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A military commandant with his family in Goundam, Mali

1971

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Cataloged as “A military commandant with his family in Goundam, Mali” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2013-009, Item EEPA 2013-009-1144
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A moment of silent prayer

1979; printed 2007

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This gelatin silver print depicts a black and white image of an elderly man praying. His head is bowed and resting on his right hand. he is wearing a pinstripe suit jacket and a white striped dress shirt. The collar of the shirt is visible under the suit…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2014.310.46
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A more than 40 year old tradition of baptizing in the Chesapeake Bay at Taylor’s Beach is continued every 3rd Sunday in August by Rev. T. Wright Morris (right), pastor of Shiloh Baptist Church, Reedville, Virginia, 2003

2003; printed 2012

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A black-and-white photograph of Rev. T. Wright Morris (right) standing in water and baptizing a woman, aided by his son, Rev. George L. Morris (left). Morris' proper right hand covers the woman's face while his left hand supports her back as she is being…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2012.144.5
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A mosaic covered arch in Biete Maryam church, Lalibela, Ethiopia

1997

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Cataloged as “A mosaic covered arch in Biete Maryam church, Lalibela, Ethiopia” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2007-003, Item EEPA 2007-003-1303
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