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Photograph of a man wearing a suit, derby hat and holding a suitcase

late 19th century - early 20th century

Smithsonian NMAAHC collection

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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 a man wearing a suit, derby hat and holding a suitcase. A handkerchief is in the man’s right breast pocket. He is holding the suitcase in his right hand. His left hand is resting on a chair covered with printed fabric. A short wall is in the background. The back of the card is blank.

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Catalog reference: 2016.5.2.57

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