Real photo postcard portrait captioned “The Prophet of the Great Smoky Mt,” dated on the image 1-1-27 and credited to Cline Photo.



An elderly bearded man sits outdoors, wearing a brimmed hat and heavy clothing. He holds a walking stick or staff and looks directly toward the camera. Behind him are rough boards and natural ground cover, giving the portrait an informal, documentary feel. The caption and date are printed or written directly on the photograph.



The front bears the printed text: 1-1-27.