Mother's Pride

Object

Photograph

Production date

1976

Object number

2010.15

Physical Description

Dennis Morris photograph, titled 'Mother's Pride', taken in Hackney. The image shows a woman holding a young boy on her lap, with a young girl standing by her side.

Personal experiences

“A young mother with her two children, very proud. One of the tragedies of growing up black is that a lot of us grew up without fathers. It was always down to the mothers to bring us up. In spite of hardships, children were always well dressed.” - Dennis Morris

Associated Event

Growing Up Black exhibition

Associated Person

Dennis Morris (Photographer)

Material

photo