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This is a photograph of a parade scene. The photograph shows a line of uniformed individuals marching down a street, as onlookers are gathered on both sides. The onlookers are dressed in attire typical of the early 20th century, including hats and long dresses. The photograph is in sepia tone. Signs indicating "W.O.W. Drill Team" and "Labor Day 1910" are visible. The background shows structures with spectators watching from steps and sidewalks, adding to the impression of a public ceremony or festive occasion. The cobblestone street adds a historical context to the setting.
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This is a photograph of a parade scene. The photograph shows a line of uniformed individuals marching down a street, as onlookers are gathered on both sides. The onlookers are dressed in attire typical of the early 20th century, including hats and long dresses. The photograph is in sepia tone. Signs indicating "W.O.W. Drill Team" and "Labor Day 1910" are visible. The background shows structures with spectators watching from steps and sidewalks, adding to the impression of a public ceremony or festive occasion. The cobblestone street adds a historical context to the setting.

National Gallery of Art · Photograph

"Woodmen of the World Drill Team"

Lyons Studio

Date
1910
Medium
gelatin silver print (real photo postcard)
Dimensions
image/sheet: 8.6 × 13.8 cm (3 3/8 × 5 7/16 in.)
Classification
Photograph
Accession number
2023.39.116
Credit line
Ross J. Kelbaugh Collection, Purchased with support from the Ford Foundation
Time span
1901 to 1925
Department
CPH
Original NGA record

Subjects and terms

  • portrait
  • American
  • gelatin silver print
  • Street
  • African American
  • Parade
  • Men
  • Postcard
Provenance

Ross Kelbaugh, Marriottsville, MD; NGA purchase, 2023.

Inscription

by unknown hand, center right in negative: W.O.W. DRILL TEAM / LABOR DAY 1910 / LYONS STUDIO; on verso, by Ross Kelbaugh, top left in graphite: W.O.W. Drill Team (Black) / Labor Day 1910 / Lyons Studio; top right: AF062G / 11.2021Jr; by unknown hand, lower center in graphite: NOHN / RONM

NGA object ID 227134. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.