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Copyright JANM
photograph
Copyright JANM
Copyright JANM

photograph

Mediumpaper
DimensionsH: 2 11/16 in, W: 4 1/2 in
ClassificationsPhotographic Archives
Credit LineGift of Momoko Murakami
Object number97.167.192
Description1 photographic print: b&w ; Group of men gathered in front of the Olympic Hotel. There are 4 doormen dressed in uniform and 4 men in suits with 1 person peeking in the background (only eyes with round glasses is visible). The doormen are wearing long double breasted coats, dark pants, dark shoes, military type hats with badge/logo on front, 3 of 4 wearing dark belt, 1 on far right with cording trim on proper right shoulder, white tuxedo style shirts with black bow tie, 2 in center of group have a cross pendant at the neck, coat sleeves have multiple stripes on the lower arm, 1 doorman on far left of photo wears round glasses. There is one man in a light colored suit in the front row with the doormen. He is wearing a shirt & tie and shoes with dark toe and heel. 3 other men in suits with shirt & tie are standing behind the doormen. In the background is a sign "Olympic Building" / "117", large Japanese signage, part of American flag hanging from top of photo.


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