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Latimer Family Group Portrait

Photograph
This is a replica of an original family photo depicting Lewis H. Latimer, his daughter Winifred, and several other family members. The photograph captures the family in an outdoor setting, surrounded by foliage, with each individual dressed in formal attire. This image provides a rare glimpse into the family dynamics of one of America’s pioneering African American inventors. Keywords: Lewis Latimer, Winifred Latimer, Latimer family, African American history, family portrait, historical photograph, inventor family, Kodak print
A group of six Latimer family members pose outdoors in black-and-white vintage attire, surrounded by greenery.; The image is a black and white photograph depicting six individuals, comprising both men and women, in formal attire, standing together and posing for the camera. Three men are dressed in suits and ties, with one man in the back row holding a serious expression. The women are wearing dresses, one of which is adorned with a necklace. The background features foliage, suggesting an outdoor setting, and the individuals appear to be in a garden or park-like area. The image conveys a sense of formality and appears to be from an earlier 20th-century period, capturing a moment of significance or celebration for the group.

Black and White Print

4:3

Winifred and Lewis Latimer with Family Members

Lewis H. LatimerWinifred Latimer

Unknown, likely an outdoor location near the Latimer residence

Lewis H. Latimer was an influential African American inventor and engineer. This family portrait shows him alongside his daughter and other family members, capturing a personal side of the renowned inventor’s life.

Latimer Family Collection : Latimer House

Printed by Kodak on reverse side

5"x7"

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LLH Attic

Latimer Family Collection

Lewis Latimer House

FlushingQueens

New York, USA

North America

United States