Full length selfie of man

Full length selfie of man

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Description (Brief)
Snapshot, Full length self portrait of man standing in a room wearing a white button-down shirt with sleeves rolled past elbows, tie, vest, dark pants and watch chain at waist; he is holding a string in his right hand connected to something off screen - probably connected to shutter on camera; table to left stacked with books; written on recto "Gary, Ind 1921"
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
selfie
gelatin silver print
date made
1921
Physical Description
paper (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 5 5/8 in x 3 1/2 in; 14.2875 cm x 8.89 cm
ID Number
2015.0074.0146
catalog number
2015.0074.0146
accession number
2015.0074
subject
Self-Portrait
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
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