Backyard Snapshot

National Museum of American History

Object Details

photographer
unknown
Description
Photograph albums and amateur snapshots reflect the importance of cherished family memories. Casual and personal, these snapshots document everyday life and generations of families. Suburban life in the twentieth century brought with it lawn care and backyard barbequing. This snapshot includes two men and three women posing in casual dress (shorts) under an outdoor table with umbrella.
Location
Currently not on view
1957-1961
1957-11
ID Number
2006.0108.498.037
accession number
2006.0108
catalog number
2006.0108.498.037
Object Name
photograph, snapshot
Physical Description
paper (overall material)
paper (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 3 in x 3 1/8 in; 7.62 cm x 7.9375 cm
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Photography
Artifact Walls exhibit
National Museum of American History
Record ID
nmah_1343214
Metadata Usage (text)
CC0
GUID (Link to Original Record)
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ac-b557-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

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