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Catalog Number |
B2019.01.1006 |
Object Name |
Poster |
Title |
John Henry |
Museum |
Alexandria Black History Museum |
Description |
Rectangular paper poster entitled, "John Henry, Steel Drivin' Man, The Black Presence in Folklore" and consists of a color drawing of an African American man, by Charles Lilly with a brief explanation below of the legend of John Henry. The drawing depicts the man standing in a railroad track swinging a sledge hammer with a train on another set of tracks, and a setting sun and cornfield in the background. At the bottom of the poster is the text, "NUMBER 3 IN A SERIES FROM PEPSI-COLA" below the Pepsi-Cola logo. Handwritten on the back of the poster is the text, "BRENT / 91". This poster was used by Carlton A. Funn Sr. as part of his exhibition, "The History and Culture of Minorities", later named "National / International Cultural Exhibits ("NICE"). |
Material |
Paper |
Dimensions |
H-23.228 W-18.031 D-0.039 inches |
Search Terms |
African American People African American History Railroad construction workers Railroad employees Railroads Legendary characters Legends |
Subjects |
African American People African American History Railroad construction workers Railroad employees Railroads Legendary characters Legends |
Related People |
Funn, Carlton A., Sr. |