Paul Watkins has been the stable boss for over thirty years at a Fells Point Livery Stable. The building changed very little since it was built in 1833. At one time over forty-five horses and wagons were kept here. They were rented to Arab fruit and vegetable vendors and ​“junkies” (junk men). The building which houses the stable recently sold to a large east coast bakery. The last six horses were sold in early 1980. The stable is now closed.

Linda Rich, Paul Watkins has been the stable boss for over thirty years at a Fells Point Livery Stable. The building changed very little since it was built in 1833. At one time over forty-five horses and wagons were kept here. They were rented to Arab fruit and vegetable vendors and "junkies" (junk men). The building which houses the stable recently sold to a large east coast bakery. The last six horses were sold in early 1980. The stable is now closed., 1979, gelatin silver print, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Transfer from the National Endowment for the Arts, 1983.63.1145, © 1975, George Jadowski
Copied Linda Rich, Paul Watkins has been the stable boss for over thirty years at a Fells Point Livery Stable. The building changed very little since it was built in 1833. At one time over forty-five horses and wagons were kept here. They were rented to Arab fruit and vegetable vendors and "junkies" (junk men). The building which houses the stable recently sold to a large east coast bakery. The last six horses were sold in early 1980. The stable is now closed., 1979, gelatin silver print, image: 6 × 7 7⁄8 in. (15.2 × 20.0 cm) sheet: 8 × 10 in. (20.3 × 25.4 cm), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Transfer from the National Endowment for the Arts, 1983.63.1145, © 1975, George Jadowski

Artwork Details

Title
Paul Watkins has been the stable boss for over thirty years at a Fells Point Livery Stable. The building changed very little since it was built in 1833. At one time over forty-five horses and wagons were kept here. They were rented to Arab fruit and vegetable vendors and ​“junkies” (junk men). The building which houses the stable recently sold to a large east coast bakery. The last six horses were sold in early 1980. The stable is now closed.
Artist
Date
1979
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
image: 6 × 7 7⁄8 in. (15.2 × 20.0 cm) sheet: 8 × 10 in. (20.3 × 25.4 cm)
Copyright
© 1975, George Jadowski
Credit Line
Transfer from the National Endowment for the Arts
Mediums Description
gelatin silver print
Classifications
Subjects
  • Animal — horse
  • Figure male — full length
  • Cityscape — Maryland — Baltimore
  • Architecture Interior — farm — stable
  • Occupation — farm — groom
Object Number
1983.63.1145
Linked Open Data
https://edan.si.edu/saam/id/object/1983.63.1145

Exhibitions

Media - 1983.63.998 - SAAM-1983.63.998_1 - 55235
Welcome Home: A Portrait of East Baltimore, 1975 – 1980
July 16, 2021–January 23, 2022
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Welcome Home: A Portrait of East Baltimore, 1975-1980 captures a cross-section of East Baltimore residents and businesses in the 1970s, documenting the community’s history and diversity.