Glass Coaster : TEXAS: PRISONER, 1934. James Baker, known as Iron Head, an African American prisoner
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TEXAS: PRISONER, 1934. James Baker, known as Iron Head, an African American prisoner
TEXAS: PRISONER, 1934.
James Baker, known as Iron Head, an African American prisoner and musician, Sugar Land, Texas. Photograph by Alan Lomax in June 1934
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1934 Alan Baker Bald Black Blue Blues Convict Criminal June Lomax Musician Prisoner Southwest Texas
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Individual Glass Coaster. Stylish and elegant polished safety glass, toughened and heat resistant (10x10cm, 7mm thick). Price shown is per individual coaster.
Individual Glass Coaster. Elegant polished safety toughened glass and heat resistant, matching Place Mats are also available
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 4.9cm x 7.6cm (1.9" x 3")
Estimated Product Size is 10cm x 10cm (3.9" x 3.9")
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TEXAS - PRISONER, 1934. James Baker - The Resilient Iron Head
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this black and white portrait captured by Alan Lomax in June 1934, we are introduced to a remarkable African American prisoner named James Baker, famously known as Iron Head. Standing tall with an air of strength and determination, his bald head glistens under the Texan sun. Baker's piercing blue eyes seem to hold a lifetime of stories within them. A man who defied societal odds, he not only endured the harsh realities of prison life but also found solace in his musical talents. As a gifted musician amidst the confines of Sugar Land penitentiary in Texas, he used blues melodies to soothe his soul and connect with others. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of early struggles faced by African Americans in the Southwestern region during that era. It captures both the resilience and creativity that emerged from such adversity. Alan Lomax's lens beautifully portrays Baker's spirit – unbroken despite being labeled as a criminal. His stoic expression hints at untold hardships while simultaneously reflecting pride for surviving against all odds. Let this image transport you back to an era where racial inequality was rampant but souls like James Baker dared to rise above it through their artistry and indomitable spirit.
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