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Al Jolson's gang at White House – Vintage Wall Art

Al Jolson's gang at White House, [1924] — historic photograph
Al Jolson's gang at White House, [1924]. Historic photograph from the White House collection.

(Originally scanned by the Library of Congress. Each image is professionally and digitally cleaned of artifacts such as color bars and extra borders prior to printing.)

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Few images capture their era like this historic photograph of Al Jolson's gang at White House. The original is held by the Library of Congress, so what you hang is a true record of its time.

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Al Jolson's gang at White House

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This glass negative records Al Jolson, the popular singer and stage entertainer, with a group of companions at the White House, probably around 1924. The title comes from unverified data the National Photo Company wrote on the negative or its sleeve, and the date is inferred from other negatives in the same range. The company photographed officials, visitors and events in Washington for decades, so the plate reflects the capital's press photography of its time. Look for streaks and blemishes on the glass, which reflect natural deterioration of the original coating.

Created / published[1924]
Medium1 negative : glass ; 4 x 5 in. or smaller
GenreGlass negatives.
NotesTitle from unverified data provided by the National Photo Company on the negative or negative sleeve. Date from negatives in same range. Gift; Herbert A. French; 1947. This glass negative might show streaks and other blemishes resulting from a natural deterioration in the original coatings. Temp note: Batch three.
SourceLibrary of Congress, National Photo Company Collection
Original scan5,528 × 4,446 px · prints to 18 × 15 in at 300 dpi
ReferenceAMZ-SOTP-NPC-241795

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