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Artist
George Tames, 1919 - 1994
Sitter
John Herschel Glenn, Jr., 18 Jul 1921 - 8 Dec 2016
Date
1962
Type
Photograph
Medium
Gelatin silver print
Dimensions
Image: 34.1cm x 26.7cm (13 7/16" x 10 1/2")
Sheet: 35.3cm x 27.9cm (13 7/8" x 11")
Topic
Costume\Dress Accessory\Glove
Symbols & Motifs\Flag\National\United States
John Herschel Glenn, Jr.: Male
John Herschel Glenn, Jr.: Politics and Government\US Senator\Ohio
John Herschel Glenn, Jr.: Science and Technology\Scientist\Astronaut
John Herschel Glenn, Jr.: Military and Intelligence\Marine Corps\Officer\Marine Corps pilot
John Herschel Glenn, Jr.: Military and Intelligence\Marine Corps
John Herschel Glenn, Jr.: Presidential Medal of Freedom
John Herschel Glenn, Jr.: Congressional Gold Medal
Portrait
Place
United States\District of Columbia\Washington
Credit Line
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution; gift of Frances O. Tames, Copyright New York Times