The group at the Eichenkranz Restaurant. They jokingly refer to themselves as the ​“Medicare Four” and the ​“Social Security Swingers,” Highlandtown

Joan Clark Netherwood, The group at the Eichenkranz Restaurant. They jokingly refer to themselves as the "Medicare Four" and the "Social Security Swingers," Highlandtown, 1978, gelatin silver print, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Transfer from the National Endowment for the Arts, 1983.63.1008
Copied Joan Clark Netherwood, The group at the Eichenkranz Restaurant. They jokingly refer to themselves as the "Medicare Four" and the "Social Security Swingers," Highlandtown, 1978, gelatin silver print, image: 7 × 7 in. (17.8 × 17.8 cm) sheet: 10 × 8 in. (25.4 × 20.3 cm), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Transfer from the National Endowment for the Arts, 1983.63.1008

Artwork Details

Title
The group at the Eichenkranz Restaurant. They jokingly refer to themselves as the ​“Medicare Four” and the ​“Social Security Swingers,” Highlandtown
Artist
Date
1978
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
image: 7 × 7 in. (17.8 × 17.8 cm) sheet: 10 × 8 in. (25.4 × 20.3 cm)
Credit Line
Transfer from the National Endowment for the Arts
Mediums Description
gelatin silver print
Classifications
Subjects
  • Figure group — male — elderly
  • Object — musical instrument — guitar
  • Object — musical instrument — piano
  • Architecture Interior
  • Cityscape — Maryland — Baltimore
  • Performing arts — music — band
  • Dress — accessory — eye wear
Object Number
1983.63.1008
Linked Open Data
https://edan.si.edu/saam/id/object/1983.63.1008

Exhibitions

Media - 1983.63.998 - SAAM-1983.63.998_1 - 55235
Welcome Home: A Portrait of East Baltimore, 1975 – 1980
July 16, 2021–January 23, 2022
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Welcome Home: A Portrait of East Baltimore, 1975-1980 captures a cross-section of East Baltimore residents and businesses in the 1970s, documenting the community’s history and diversity.