Harry Leder

American, 1916 - 1981

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The image shows a group of people standing on the steps outside a building. The focus is on a woman standing front and center wearing a dark knee-length coat and a black veil over her head and face. Beside her are two children, a girl and a boy. The girl has light-colored neck-length hair and is holding an object, while the boy is giving a salute with his right hand. Around them are several men in dark suits, white shirts, and ties with somber expressions. In the background, the group is flanked by large stone columns. The scene is captured in black and white.
Harry Leder, United Press International, Title from caption on object: “On Steps of St. Matthew's Cathedral...”, November 25, 1963, gelatin silver print, Gift of Mary and Dan Solomon, 2018.177.511

Title from caption on object: “On Steps of St. Matthew's Cathedral...”

Harry Leder, United Press International · November 25, 1963 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2018.177.511