Person/Family Name
Reed, James E.
American, 1864 - 1939
MediumSilver Gelatin Print
Dimensions6 × 8 in. (15.2 × 20.3 cm)
Donor credit lineEstate of James E. Reed
Object number1996.21.57
Institutional Credit LineCourtesy of the New Bedford Whaling Museum
DescriptionPortrait of James E. Reed, New Bedford's first well-known and successful black photographer. From 1895 to 1914 Reed had a successful portrait studio on Purchase St. Widening of the street in 1914 resulted in the building's demolition. Rather than resume in a new location, he became the first Photostat Operator for the Massachusetts State Archives, a position he held until retirement.ProvenanceJames E. Reed, descended in the family to granddaughter, Mrs. Jean P. Evans; New Bedford Whaling Museum, 1996On View
Not on viewChurch, Albert Cook *
1745-1925
New Bedford Yacht Club
Circa 1905
Woodruff, William
1725-1960
