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A Skin Game Photograph

 Collection
Identifier: MS-3122

  • Staff Only

This collection houses one photograph, titled "A Skin Game," depicting three African-American men playing (and humorously cheating at) a game of poker. Information printed on the photograph itself reads "Copyright 1896 by Knaffl & Bro, Knoxville, Tenn."

Dates

  • 1896

Conditions Governing Access

Collections are stored offsite and must be requested in advance. See www.special.lib.utk.edu for detailed information. Collections must be requested through a registered Special Collections research account.

Conditions Governing Use

The UT Libraries claims only physical ownership of most material in the collections. Persons wishing to broadcast or publish this material must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants on www.special.lib.utk.edu for detailed information. Collections must be requested through a registered Special Collections research account.

Extent

0.1 Linear Feet

Abstract

This collection houses one photograph, titled "A Skin Game," depicting three African-American men playing (and humorously cheating at) a game of poker. Information printed on the photograph itself reads "Copyright 1896 by Knaffl & Bro, Knoxville, Tenn."

Biographical/Historical Note

Joseph Knaffl (1861-1938) and his brother Charles opened a photographic studio called Knaffl & Brother on Gay Street in 1884. They specialized in unusual photographs, many of which depicted historic and religious themes. Their best known photograph was the Knaffl Madonna (1890), which won praise at the Photographer's Association of American Art Convention in Lake Chatauqua, N.Y., in 1899. Joseph died in 1938 and is buried in Old Gray Cemetery, Knoxville, Tenn.

Arrangement

Collection consists of one folder.

Acquisition Note

Collection is property of the UTK Special Collections Library.

Related Materials

For similar collections, see MS.2512: The Early Knoxville Photographs Collection, c. 1870 - c. 1900, and MS.2129: The African-American Photography Collection, circa 1900-1910.

Repository Details

Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository

Contact:
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Knoxville TN 37996 USA
865-974-4480