Museum object · Photographs and Still Images
Chromogenic print of a woman sitting at a table for a meal
1975-1985
Smithsonian NMAAHC collection
Source catalog description
This description refers to material held by Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Visual details below describe the original material.
A color photograph of an older woman sitting at a table in a restaurant in an orange-backed chair. She is wearing a beige dress, has curly gray hair and cat eye shaped glasses, and she is smiling. In front of her is a placemat, silverware, a glass of water, and a cup that has not yet been turned over for coffee or tea. Behind the woman are other tables filled with people taking and enjoying their meals. Outside the large pane-glass windows in the background, a multi-story building can be seen. The photograph image has a white border.
Explore Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture ↗
Sources & collection details
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture — original record ↗
Catalog metadata · CC0 · Source checked 2026-10-13
Catalog reference: 2014.75.56
Continue exploring Series 1
Arts, Music & Culture →Everyday Life & Community →
Explore all Series 1 cards →