Object number:
A67.137.42004.2
Object name:
photonegative
Title:
1.) Oakland, 10th St. Market "The Resurrection of Hope" 2.) "Work for all-now-regardless of sex or race" - (couple in front of 10th St. MArket); Consumers; Oakland, 10th St. Market
Maker:
Dorothea Lange
Date made:
Spring 1942
Material/Technique:
Film photonegative
Dimensions:
H: 2.25 in, W: 2.25 in
Credit line:
Gift of Paul S. Taylor
Copyright status:
In Copyright
Copyright holder:
Oakland Museum of California
Content description:
Handwritten on negative envelope: "Consumers Spring 1942 Oakland, 10th St Market (Continued) (How many times did I try this and not get anywhere?)" Note in Catalog Sheet Volume 5 indicates this image is published in AMEX (American Exodus) 1969 page 128. The book reprinted in 1975 by Arno Press does not have this image.
Concepts:
World War II; potted plant; African American; male; consumer; doorway; market; Easter lily
Places:
Downtown neighborhood, Oakland; 10th Street, Oakland
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