Jawana Jackson Wearing Cold Weather Clothing inside the Jackson Home, Selma, Alabama, 1962

THF727460 / Jawana Jackson Wearing Cold Weather Clothing inside the Jackson Home, Selma, Alabama, 1962

Artifact Overview

Artifact

Photographic print

Date Made

February 1962

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2023.50.0.144.51

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Dimensions

Height: 3.5 in
Width: 3.5 in

Keywords	United States, Alabama, Selma Children Fireplaces Living rooms Winter Winter clothing Photographic prints Photographs Interior views Jackson, Jawana V. Dr. Sullivan & Mrs. Richie Jean Sherrod Jackson Home

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