Photograph, Oscar Polk

 
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Photograph, Oscar Polk
Photograph, Oscar Polk
Photograph, Oscar Polk
Photograph, Oscar Polk

Photograph, Oscar Polk

Object number2013.024.01
Datec. 1939
MediumPaper, Ink
Dimensions10 1/2 x 8 in. (26.7 x 20.3 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum Collection
DescriptionA photograph of Marianna, Arkansas native Oscar Polk.

Oscar Polk, born in Marianna, Arkansas December 25, 1899, was a film and stage actor. He was best known for his role portraying a servant named “Pork” in “Gone with the Wind.” He appeared in 15 plays and 10 films. Polk died January 4, 1949 in New York .

A photograph of Marianna, Arkansas native Oscar Polk. The black and white image features a headshot of Polk angled to his left while wearing a striped suit and tie. The background is a floral print.

Status
Not on view