The chimney sweep : John King
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- MSS1218_B062_I035 and dams:150721
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- Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library
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- Box 62
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- Date Created:
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- Format:
- Still image
- Extent / Dimensions:
- 07.03 x 04.66 inches
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- Description / Abstract:
- Recto: The Song of the Sweep, Compliments of C.H. Gallup & Co., Portrait Artists, 292 and 294 Main St., Poughkeepsie, [over]; Verso: The Chimney Sweep. John King, the subject of this photograph, is a familiar sight on the streets of all the Hudson River towns, and even as far as Buffalo. His peculiar song, or call, is original with him, and his powerful baritone can be heard from one end of the street to the other, as he wanders about in pursuit of his avocation. We had some trouble to induce John to have his photograph taken in the act of giving his street cry, his idea being that he ought to sit for his picture in his Sunday clothes, which, of course, would have spoiled the effect. This is the very reason why many a picture is condemned as unnatural by friends of the original. We all feel better and more comfortable in our every-day clothes, and often the best photographs are those made on the spur of the moment, just as you are, without previous preparation. C.H. Gallup & Co., Modern Photographers, 292 and 294 Main Street, Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Branch Studio: Danbury, Conn., Holyoke, Mass., Fishkill and Matteawan, N.Y., Headquarters for finely finished Crayons at the most reasonable prices. A large stock of Frames and Mouldings constrantly on hand.
Subjects / Keywords
- Subject - Topics:
- Singing., African American men., and Chimney sweeps.
- Subject - Names:
- King, John.
- Subject - Geographic Locations:
- Poughkeepsie (N.Y.) and Hudson River (N.Y. and N.J.)
- Keywords:
- Occupations
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This item is part of:
About This Item
This item is provided at low resolution only. Downloads are not permitted for this material.
- Date Created:
- unknown
- Format:
- Still image
- Extent / Dimensions:
- 07.03 x 04.66 inches
- Note:
- This collection may include historical materials that are offensive or harmful. Historical records are evidence of the time in which they were created and often contain language and images that are racist, homophobic, sexist, ableist, or otherwise derogatory and insensitive. This content does not reflect the values of Emory Libraries. If you are concerned about content in this collection, please complete our take down form and we will be in touch with you as soon as possible.
- Description / Abstract:
- Recto: The Song of the Sweep, Compliments of C.H. Gallup & Co., Portrait Artists, 292 and 294 Main St., Poughkeepsie, [over]; Verso: The Chimney Sweep. John King, the subject of this photograph, is a familiar sight on the streets of all the Hudson River towns, and even as far as Buffalo. His peculiar song, or call, is original with him, and his powerful baritone can be heard from one end of the street to the other, as he wanders about in pursuit of his avocation. We had some trouble to induce John to have his photograph taken in the act of giving his street cry, his idea being that he ought to sit for his picture in his Sunday clothes, which, of course, would have spoiled the effect. This is the very reason why many a picture is condemned as unnatural by friends of the original. We all feel better and more comfortable in our every-day clothes, and often the best photographs are those made on the spur of the moment, just as you are, without previous preparation. C.H. Gallup & Co., Modern Photographers, 292 and 294 Main Street, Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Branch Studio: Danbury, Conn., Holyoke, Mass., Fishkill and Matteawan, N.Y., Headquarters for finely finished Crayons at the most reasonable prices. A large stock of Frames and Mouldings constrantly on hand.
Subjects / Keywords
- Subject - Topics:
- Singing., African American men., and Chimney sweeps.
- Subject - Names:
- King, John.
- Subject - Geographic Locations:
- Poughkeepsie (N.Y.) and Hudson River (N.Y. and N.J.)
- Keywords:
- Occupations
Find This Item
- Persistent URL:
- https://digital.library.emory.edu/purl/84302v6x0t-cor
- Other Identifiers:
- MSS1218_B062_I035 and dams:150721
- Institution:
- Emory University
- Administrative Unit:
- Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library
- Sublocation:
- Box 62
- Call Number:
- MSS 1218
- Contact Information:
- Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library rose.library@emory.edu
Access and Copyright
- Rights Statement:
- Emory University does not control copyright for this image. This image is made available for individual viewing and reference for educational purposes only such as personal study, preparation for teaching, and research. Your reproduction, distribution, public display or other re-use of any content beyond a fair use as codified in section 107 of US Copyright Law is at your own risk. We are always interested in learning more about our collections. If you have information regarding this photograph, please contact rose.library@emory.edu.
- Rights Status:
- Copyright Undetermined
Emory Libraries provides copyright information as a courtesy and makes no representation about copyright or other legal status of materials in its digital collections.