African American Man Black Musicians Lyra Harp Guitar Real Photo Postcard
This postcard captures a large group of kitchen and service staff, likely from a restaurant, hotel, or private club, alongside a trio of musicians. The staff members wear common uniforms of the era, including chef hats, white jackets, and aprons, indicating their professional roles. Prominently featured are three musicians with a distinctive harp guitar, a banjo, and another stringed instrument, suggesting live entertainment was an integral part of the establishment's ambiance.
Such collective portraits of culinary and entertainment teams were popular during the early to mid-20th century, documenting the workforce behind the growing hospitality industry. The presence of these specific musical instruments, and the apparent racial diversity among the performers and staff, points to a likely timeframe between the 1910s and 1930s, a period when diverse ensembles often provided entertainment in dining and social venues.
Such collective portraits of culinary and entertainment teams were popular during the early to mid-20th century, documenting the workforce behind the growing hospitality industry. The presence of these specific musical instruments, and the apparent racial diversity among the performers and staff, points to a likely timeframe between the 1910s and 1930s, a period when diverse ensembles often provided entertainment in dining and social venues.
