Photographic souvenir of the Frederick Douglass Memorial Home in Anacostia, D.C.

Object Details

Created by: Unidentified
Subject of: Frederick Douglass, American, 1818 - 1895; Mary Burnett Talbert, American, 1866 - 1923; National Association of Colored Women's Clubs, American, founded 1896

Description: A rectangular, framed photographic souvenir poster of the Frederick Douglass Memorial Home in Anancostia, D.C. The poster features three black-and-white photographs against a tan background. In the center is a rectangular photograph of the exterior of the Frederick Douglass house. To the proper left is an oval photographic portrait of Frederick Douglass, where he appears in profile from the chest up. Underneath the portrait is the text [FREDERICK DOUGLASS / Anti-Slavery Orator, Publicist and Journalist. Nominated for the "Hall of Fame."]. To the proper right is an oval photographic portrait of Mary B. Talbert, where she appears standing in profile, looking down at a white flower she holds in one hand, her other hand resting against the back of a chair. Beneath the portrait of Talbert is printed [MRS. MARY B. TALBERT / Of Buffalo, N.Y., Life Member, Trustee Board, Douglass Home. Under her administration and direction the Douglass Home was redeemed.].

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

ca. 1920

Restrictions & Rights: No Known Copyright Restrictions; Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.

Place depicted: Anacostia, Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America

See more items in: National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Classification: Photographs and Still Images
Movement: Abolitionist movement

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Topic: African American; Antislavery; Associations and institutions; Photography; Slavery; Social reform; Women's organizations

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