30684.
Group of men by circus tent. African-American with metal pan; man with shoeshine kit; man in musician’s uniform; couple other men in uniform.
African-American Large Images
41103.
Yale University, 1868 titled in the Library of Congress “Smith, The Sweep.” African-American janitor with broom, basket, and keys. Oval image measures 8″ x 5.75″ on a 13.5″ x 10.75″ mount. (D)
41104.
Salt print of Aaron Molyneaux Hewlett, the first African-American on the Harvard University staff and the director and curator of the Harvard Gymnasium from 1859 to 1871. He taught gymnastics, boxing and the use of dumbbells. He is pictured here with the tools of his craft: boxing gloves, Indian clubs, dumbbells, medicine balls and the wooden wand. At the time most physical culture figures generally recommended light apparatus work but Hewlett appeared to favor much heavier clubs and dumbbells. Hewlett’s daughter, Virginia, married Frederick Douglass. In 1900, his son, E.M. Hewlett, became the first African-American lawyer to win a case before the US Supreme Court (Carter vs. Texas). Image measures 8.25″ x 6″ on a 13″ x 9.25″ mount.
41123.
Group of West Indians with onions. On other side of board is a donkey cart with two passengers.
41124.
West Indian produce street vendor. Other side of board shows a street scene.
45208.
Recreational group of men with high-wheel bicycles, Indian Clubs, fishing rods, and baseball bat. Note the African-American man at center rear.