Three unidentified people with a dog visiting the memorial of Henry Jakes (1818-1881) and his son Frederick Jakes (d. 1865) located in St. Peter's Cemetery at 1301 Moreland Avenue in Baltimore, Maryland. Henry Jakes was a well-known Black caterer in the city and was heavily in demand to cook for both public and private events.

Visitors at Jakes family memorial

Description

Three unidentified people with a dog visiting the memorial of Henry Jakes (1818-1881) and his son Frederick Jakes (d. 1865) located in St. Peter's Cemetery at 1301 Moreland Avenue in Baltimore, Maryland. Henry Jakes was a well-known Black caterer in the city and was heavily in demand to cook for both public and private events.

Creator

unknown

Date

undated

Language(s)

English

Collection Number

PBPP

Dimensions

3.5 x 3.5 inches

Object ID

MC11099-1

Extent

1 print (from group of 13)

Catalog Number

MC11099

Resource ID

8632

Notes

This collection is part of the larger Baltimore City Life Museum Collection, transferred to the Maryland Historical Society (now Maryland Center for History and Culture) in 1998.

Digital Publisher

Digital resource provided by the Maryland Center for History and Culture

Rights

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