Photographic print of Me Phi Me in Bryant Park, New York

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This description refers to material held by Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Visual details below describe the original material.

A black and white photograph of Me Phi Me shirtless in Bryant Park, New York City. Me stands in the center of the image, his face turned towards the camera and his body turned sideways, his arms wrapped around his chest and shoulders. He is smiling widely and looking at the camera. A raised branding scar in the shape of a sword and circle is visible on his proper left shoulder. Trees and then tall city buildings are visible behind him, including the top of the New York Public Library main building. On the back of the print is an inscription handwritten by Bill Adler identifying the subject, location, date, and photographer.

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