John Henry Loading Cotton

Fred Becker, John Henry Loading Cotton, ca. 1935, wood engraving on paper, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Transfer from the Evander Childs High School, Bronx, New York through the General Services Administration, 1975.83.27
Copied Fred Becker, John Henry Loading Cotton, ca. 1935, wood engraving on paper, 7 x 5 1⁄2 in. (17.8 x 14.0 cm), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Transfer from the Evander Childs High School, Bronx, New York through the General Services Administration, 1975.83.27

Artwork Details

Title
John Henry Loading Cotton
Artist
Date
ca. 1935
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
7 x 5 1⁄2 in. (17.8 x 14.0 cm)
Credit Line
Transfer from the Evander Childs High School, Bronx, New York through the General Services Administration
Mediums Description
wood engraving on paper
Classifications
Subjects
  • African American
  • Occupation — industry — cotton industry
  • Literature — character — John Henry
  • New Deal — Works Progress Administration, Federal Art Project — New York City
Object Number
1975.83.27
Linked Open Data
https://edan.si.edu/saam/id/object/1975.83.27