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Marcus Garvey Photograph Inscribed by Black Cross Nurses. ...
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Marcus Garvey Photograph Inscribed by Black Cross Nurses. 15.75" x 18.5" (sight), San Francisco; circa 1923. A silver print photograph of a charcoal portrait which has been inscribed at the bottom margin by Black Cross nurses. It reads, in full: "Presented by Black Cross Nurses of S.F. Div. No 148 of the U. N. I. A. & A. C. L. Drawn by Gem Art Co, 2536 California St, S.F. Cal." The Black Cross Nurses served as the women's auxiliary of the Universal Negro Improvement Association and African Communities League which Marcus Garvey founded. They were based on the Red Cross and were established to provide services to people of African descent. Garvey and his movement, the UNIA, were patriarchal despite the critical role played by his wife, Amy Jacques. The Black Cross Nurses were often a visible presence at large UNIA rallies on the East and West Coasts. Any Black Cross Nurses material is rare. This is a unique and important image. It last sold for $2,600 in 2009. Matted and framed to an overall size of 25" x 28.25". Not examined outside of the frame.Condition: Photograph is light with minor edgewear.
Auction Info
2022 October 19 Historic African Americana Signature® Auction #6248 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
October, 2022
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