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Image of Birthday boy at his party, Seattle, circa 1955
2014.49.010-032-0070
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Birthday boy at his party, Seattle, circa 1955

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The presumed birthday boy, unidentified, stands at the head of the table before his birthday cake. He is wearing a plaid vest, bow tie, and party hat. A pile of unopened presents covers the chair and table in the background.
ID Number: 2014.49.010.032.0070
Date: Circa 1955
Creator(s): Smith, Albert J., Sr., Photographer
Physical Description: 1 negative : b&w ; 4 x 5 in.
Additional Information: Digital copy of this item available thanks to funding from a 2016 Institute for Museum and Library Services grant.
Credit: MOHAI, Al Smith Collection, 2014.49.010.032.0070
Copyright: All Rights Reserved
Subjects: Black/African American, Celebrations

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