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  • Michael Holman Family Home Movie #27

    Created by
    Wood, Pauline Thompson, American, born 1901
    Subject of
    Holman, Michael, American, born 1955
    Holman, Linda, American, born 1953
    Holman, Alice, American, 1927 - 2009
    Wood, Pauline Thompson, American, born 1901
    Baker, Josephine, American, 1906 - 1975
    Owned by
    Holman, Michael, American, born 1955
    Date
    ca. 1953
    Medium
    8mm Film (a): acetate film;
    Film Reel (b): plastic;
    Film Container (c): plastic
    Dimensions
    Duration: 27 Minutes
    Length (Film): 369 Feet
    Title
    8mm motion picture film of Michael Holman Family Home Movie #27
    Caption
    This film is from a collection of home movies filmed by the family of Michael Holman, an important figure in the history of hip hop. The collection predominately contains family vacation footage shot when Holman's father, Lt. Thomas Holman, was stationed in Europe with the US Army. Most of the footage was captured by Holman's grandmother, Pauline Thompson Wood. In addition to the European vacation films, the footage shot by Pauline Wood documents her involvement with the Baha'i Faith and includes footage of Baha'i events and pilgrimages to holy sites in Israel and Palestine. There is also footage of the family at home in San Francisco and other sites in California.
    Description
    This film is from a collection of home movies filmed by the family of Michael Holman, an important figure in the history of hip hop.
    Consists of: 8mm Film (a), Original Film Reel (b), and Original Film Container (c).
    2016.31.3.27.1a: 8mm film. The film begins with shots of street life taken on a corner near the Callo metro station in Madrid, Spain. A small group of soldiers can be seen marching through the area. Next, two panning shots from a high vantage point depict the rolling hills of an unidentified rural area. These are followed by a shot of a balcony filled with potted flowers. A long series of shots capture a Holy Week parade through a small town. The parade features many members of Catholic brotherhoods dressed in traditional capirotes. There are also numerous religious floats carried through the streets on people's shoulders, a military marching band, and crowd members waving to the camera. Several high level dignitaries also march along the parade route. The film then cuts to the young Holman children playing on a quiet street and posing for the camera in Chateauroux, France. Linda Holman wears a white dress with white knee-high socks, and a white cap. Michael Holman wears a white shirt with navy overall-shorts. Alice Holman stands behind them wearing a white top and green skirt.The next sequence begins with close-up shots of people in a crowd. The camera cuts to a wider shot of a car parked on the street surrounded by the crowd. Josephine Baker emerges from a building, waves to the crowd. The camera cuts to a close-up shot of the car's license plate before Baker enters the car. There is then a series of shots of Linda Holman wearing a grey jacket and white cap, holding hands with Pauline Thompson Wood, who is wearing a fur shawl over a grey dress and posing for the camera. This is followed by a series of shots of a group of people standing together in a yard and smiling for the camera. Linda Holman appears in the front row wearing a white dress with a bow in her hair. Next, there is a long series of shots depicting street life in Paris, France. Many of the shots capture images of market areas with vendors and street performers. There is a succession of quick shots of a home and people at a large mansion before the films cuts to a series of shots depicting the Holman family interacting with friends and neighbors on a quiet street. Michael Homan wears a blue snow suit with a red scarf and white hat. Linda Holman wears a grey jacket with white knee socks and a black bonnet. Alice Holman wears a bright pink sweater with a black skirt. A further sequence of shots depicting Parisian street life follows. The next sequence depicts life in an unidentified quiet town in a warm climate. There are shots of various buildings, people walking down narrow streets, and people going about their business. Pauline Thompson Wood wears a red sweater and a dark shirt while walking on the beach to go speak to fishermen in boats. Many of the visible signs have Italian and Spanish homonyms. The subsequent series of shots depict tourist sites and street life in Rome, Italy and an unidentified beach location. This is followed by footage of Pompeii and Mt. Vesuvius, as well as the Amalfi Coast. The next sequence features street life and tourist sites in and around Lisbon, Portugal. The penultimate series of shots most likely depict Tangier, Morocco. The final shots of the film capture Linda Holman wearing a grey jacket and white bonnet, playing near an unidentified river and mugging for the camera.
    2016.31.3.27.1b: Original film reel. Gray plastic with a brief content note.
    2016.31.3.27.1c: Original film container. Blue plastic with brief content notes.
    Place depicted
    Madrid, Spain, Europe
    Paris, Île-de-France, France, Europe
    Rome, Italy, Europe
    Pompeii, Napoli, Italy, Europe
    Costiera Amalfitana, Salerno, Italy, Europe
    Lisbon, Portugal, Europe
    Tanger, Tanger-Tetouan, Morocco, North Africa, Africa
    Collection title
    Michael Holman Family Collection
    Classification
    Media Arts-Film and Video
    Type
    home movies
    8mm (photographic film size)
    Topic
    Actors
    Families
    Film
    Marching bands (Music)
    Military
    Religion
    Travel
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2016.31.3.27.1abc
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Michael Holman
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd55519d6bb-c749-48d8-b2ab-3f71bf0700ff
  • Poster advertising a Josephine Baker performance at the Folies Bergère

    Printed by
    Jombart Fres Imp. Asnieres, French
    Illustrated by
    Ranson, Gontran, French, 1891 - 1977
    Subject of
    Baker, Josephine, American, 1906 - 1975
    Date
    1927
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (folded): 24 3/16 × 16 in. (61.4 × 40.6 cm)
    H x W (unfolded): 27 5/8 × 16 in. (70.2 × 40.6 cm)
    Description
    A poster advertising a Josephine Baker performance at the Folies Bergère of Un Vent De Folie. An illustration of Baker is a center. Baker is featured upside-down, wearing green gloves, pearls, a green and white bra, and green tights with bells and red fringe. Next to the drawing is the illustrators mark: [Ranson]. Text at the top and bottom of the poster reads: [Folies- Bergère / Joséphine Baker / Hyper-Revue / Un Vent De Folie / Jombart Fres Imp. Asnières]. To the left of the illustration there are two French postage stamps. Both of the postage stamps have a blue ink stamp over them that reads: ANNULE]. The back of the poster has two inscriptions of a number.
    Place depicted
    Paris, Île-de-France, France, Europe
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Advertisements
    Movement
    Harlem Renaissance (New Negro Movement)
    Type
    posters
    Topic
    Actors
    Advertising
    Dance
    Entertainers
    Jazz (Music)
    Singers (Musicians)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture and National Portrait Gallery, Gift from Jean-Claude Baker
    Object number
    2016.135.3
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5f8ea6365-8aec-4b8f-b8d2-29bc6e37975f
  • Advertisment for Bakerfix featuring and signed by Josephine Baker

    Printed by
    Draeger, Imp, French, 1886 - 1980
    Illustrated by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Baker, Josephine, American, 1906 - 1975
    Signed by
    Baker, Josephine, American, 1906 - 1975
    Date
    ca. 1930
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image): 11 × 8 5/8 in. (27.9 × 21.9 cm)
    H x W (Sheet): 18 1/8 × 16 3/16 in. (46 × 41.1 cm)
    Description
    A Bakerfix advertisement featuring an image of Josephine Baker. The image is a close up image of Baker from the shoulders up. She is leaning her head down, towards her proper right shoulder. Text written in French at the top reads: [Bakerfix / Brillantiné / fixe les cheveux sans les graisser]. The bottom right corner has Baker's signature. Below her signature black text reads: [Draeger, Imp.]. The advertisement is mounted in white matting. The back of the matting has exhibition labels from the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery and the Sheldon Art Galleries.
    Place made
    Paris, Île-de-France, France, Europe
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Advertisements
    Movement
    Harlem Renaissance (New Negro Movement)
    Type
    lithographs
    advertisements
    Topic
    Actors
    Advertising
    Beauty culture
    Business
    Entertainers
    Hair
    Jazz (Music)
    Singers (Musicians)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture and National Portrait Gallery, Gift from Jean-Claude Baker
    Object number
    2016.135.1
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5ba414038-3b48-412a-aa1a-4bc97f0237b2
  • Photographic print of Josephine Baker performing at the Folies Bergère

    Photograph by
    Walery, founded 1888
    Subject of
    Baker, Josephine, American, 1906 - 1975
    Date
    1926-1935
    Medium
    silver and gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image): 10 3/4 × 7 7/8 in. (27.3 × 20 cm)
    H x W (Sheet): 11 13/16 × 8 5/16 in. (30 × 21.1 cm)
    Description
    A black and white photograph of Josephine Baker performing the Charleston on stage at Folies Bergère. The photograph features Baker at center standing on a reflective stage. She is doing the Charleston and looking to the left of the photograph. Behind her, a backdrop of an art deco style drawing shows buildings and ships. The bottom right corner has the photographers mark. The back of the photograph has a handwritten inscription that identifies the venue as the Folies Bergère.
    Place depicted
    Paris, Île-de-France, France, Europe
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Movement
    Harlem Renaissance (New Negro Movement)
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    Topic
    Actors
    Dance
    Entertainers
    Jazz (Music)
    Singers (Musicians)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture and National Portrait Gallery, Gift from Jean-Claude Baker
    Object number
    2016.135.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public domain
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd556a9fd90-0f88-4704-b773-081e61c8e288
  • Voulez-vous de la Canne à Sucre?

    Published by
    Salabert, Francis, French, 1884 - 1946
    Composed by
    Lelievre, Léo, French, 1872 - 1956
    Written by
    Varna, Henri, French, 1877 - 1969
    Illustrated by
    Gaudin, Louis, French, 1882 - 1936
    Subject of
    Baker, Josephine, American, 1906 - 1975
    Alex, Joe, Martiniquan, 1891 - 1948
    Date
    1930
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image): 10 11/16 × 6 3/4 in. (27.1 × 17.1 cm)
    H x W (Sheet): 16 1/2 × 12 1/2 in. (41.9 × 31.8 cm)
    Title
    Song sheet for Voulez-vous de la Canne à Sucre? performed by Josephine Baker
    Description
    A song sheet titled, "Voulez-vous de la Canne à Sucre?" performed by Josephine Baker and Joe Alex. The song sheet is framed in a silver frame with white matting. The sheet features and illustration of Josephine Baker in costume. She is depicted with her body towards the left of the frame and her head facing the right looking down at a cheetah perched on its hind legs behind her. The artist's mark [Zig / 30] is next to the cheetah's back. French text throughout the sheet reads: [MM. Dufrenne et Varna présentent “Paris Qui Remue” / Revue de MM. H. Varna, L. Lelièvre et Earl Leslie au Casino De Paris / Voulez -Vous de la Canne à Sucre? / (En voulez-vous de la canne !!!) / Fox One Step / chante par / Joséphine Baker et Joe Alex / Por Piano et Chat / 6 fr. / Parole de Léo Lelièvre et Henri Varna / Musique de Paddy / Éditions Francis Salabert / Vente en Gros : / 22, Rue Chauchat, 22 –Paris – 9e / 14, Rue de Loxum Bruxelles]. The back of the frame has an alphanumeric inscription.
    Transcription Center Status
    Transcribed by digital volunteers
    Place depicted
    Paris, Île-de-France, France, Europe
    Brussels, Belgium, Europe
    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials
    Memorabilia and Ephemera
    Movement
    Harlem Renaissance (New Negro Movement)
    Type
    sheet music
    Topic
    Actors
    Dance
    Entertainers
    Jazz (Music)
    Singers (Musicians)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture and National Portrait Gallery, Gift from Jean-Claude Baker
    Object number
    2016.135.8
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public domain
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5a89d3740-1aa5-4f77-9463-4be2ff1533dd
  • Letter to Margaret Martin Wallace ("Meg") from Josephine Baker

    Written by
    Baker, Josephine, American, 1906 - 1975
    Received by
    Wallace, Margaret Martin, American
    Date
    November 1, 1938
    On View
    Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 053
    Exhibition
    Musical Crossroads
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 10 1/2 x 8 1/8 in. (26.7 x 20.6 cm)
    Description
    A signed, typed letter from Josephine Baker to her sister Margaret Martin Wallace ("Meg"). The letter is written in French and was accompanied by a typed translation of the text.
    Transcription Center Status
    Transcribed by digital volunteers
    Place made
    Le Vésinet, Paris, Île-de-France, France, Europe
    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials
    Movement
    Harlem Renaissance (New Negro Movement)
    Type
    letters (correspondence)
    Topic
    Actors
    Entertainers
    Families
    U.S. History, 1933-1945
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2010.36.14
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd522e649c9-3272-4745-a098-19834ef5d572
  • J'ai Deux Amours

    Published by
    Salabert, Francis, French, 1884 - 1946
    Written by
    Koger, Géo, French, 1894 - 1975
    Scotto, Vincent, French, 1874 - 1952
    Created by
    Varna, Henri, French, 1877 - 1969
    Subject of
    Baker, Josephine, American, 1906 - 1975
    Date
    1930
    On View
    Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 053
    Exhibition
    Musical Crossroads
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 10 3/4 x 7 in. (27.3 x 17.8 cm)
    Description
    A piece of sheet music for the song "J'ai Deux Amours," performed by Josephine Baker. A cartoon print of Baker appears on the cover. She wears a peacock tail that a spotted cat plays with.
    Transcription Center Status
    Transcribed by digital volunteers
    Place depicted
    Paris, Île-de-France, France, Europe
    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials-Sheet music
    Movement
    Harlem Renaissance (New Negro Movement)
    Type
    portraits
    sheet music
    Topic
    Actors
    Entertainers
    Jazz (Music)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2010.36.13.5
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5c2d3b7b9-2000-4bf5-a375-995571ea447c
  • Poster advertising Josephine Baker's recording of Josephine

    Printed by
    Saint Martin, French
    Designed by
    Ventouillac, Guy, French
    Distributed by
    Festival, French
    Subject of
    Baker, Josephine, American, 1906 - 1975
    Date
    1975
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image): 22 5/8 × 14 7/8 in. (57.5 × 37.8 cm)
    H x W (Sheet): 24 1/8 × 16 5/16 in. (61.3 × 41.4 cm)
    Description
    A poster advertising a recording of Josephine Baker's revue Josephine. The poster features an image of Josephine Baker at center wearing jumpsuit with beads throughout and a feathered headpiece. Her arms are raised upward to each side and she looks up and to the left. White text surrounds the image of Baker and reads: [Avec le Concours De La S.B.M. Monte-Carlo / Bobino / Jean-Claude Dauzzonne présente / Josephine], [Festival / Exclusivite / Musidisc / Europe], and [Un Grand Spectacle De / Andre Levasseur]. Text on the left boarder reads: [Photo Guy Ventouillac]. Text on the right border reads: [Ets St Martin imp. 92 Asnieres]. The back of the poster has two alphanumeric inscriptions.
    Place depicted
    Paris, Île-de-France, France, Europe
    Monte Carlo, Monaco, Europe
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Advertisements
    Type
    posters
    Topic
    Actors
    Advertising
    Dance
    Entertainers
    Jazz (Music)
    Singers (Musicians)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from Jean-Claude Baker
    Object number
    2016.135.7
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Guy Ventouillac. Permission required for use.
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5cbf21e41-8693-4dcb-8256-41c4723410fe
  • Poster of Josephine Baker for Compagnie Générale Du Disque - Pacific

    Printed by
    R. Deligne Imp., French
    Designed by
    Noël, Guy-Gérard, French, 1912 - 1994
    Photograph by
    Studio Harcourt, French, founded 1934
    Subject of
    Baker, Josephine, American, 1906 - 1975
    Pacific, French, founded 1945
    Date
    1949
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image): 22 5/8 × 13 3/4 in. (57.5 × 34.9 cm)
    H x W (Sheet): 29 3/8 × 20 3/8 in. (74.6 × 51.8 cm)
    Description
    A framed poster of Josephine Baker. The poster advertises her record with Compagnie Générale Du Disque - Pacific, a French record company, and features a large illustration of her at center. Baker is depicted wearing large earrings with an intricate swirl design and a lace top. To the right of the illustration is the artist's name: [Guy-Gérard Noël]. Text at the bottom of the poster reads: [Josephine Baker / Enregistre en Exclusivité Sur Disques / ‘Pacific]. Text in the bottom left corner reads: [daprès Photo Harcourt]. Text in the bottom right corner reads: [Imp. R. Deligne 33F St Denis Paris]. The poster is framed in a black frame with white mounting. The bottom left corner of the mount has a sticker that has the number [333] on it. The back of the frame has a metal wire to hang the picture with that runs from left to right, a sticker with text, and alphanumeric inscriptions.
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Advertisements
    Type
    posters
    Topic
    Actors
    Advertising
    Entertainers
    Jazz (Music)
    Singers (Musicians)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture and National Portrait Gallery, Gift from Jean-Claude Baker
    Object number
    2016.135.5
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Guy-Gérard Noël. Permission required for use.
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5d5d06fa2-ec67-4249-9087-f150bfca01df
  • Scrapbook compiled by Louise Alexander Gunn

    Created by
    Gunn, Louise Alexander, American
    Subject of
    Gunn, Bill, American, 1934 - 1989
    Leon Sullivan, American, 1922 - 2001
    Lincoln University, American, founded 1866
    Waters, Ethel, American, 1896 - 1977
    Baker, Josephine, American, 1906 - 1975
    Waymon, Sam, American, born 1944
    Date
    1950s - 1970s
    Medium
    newsprint , ink on photographic paper , cardboard , metal and synthetic fiber
    Dimensions
    11 x 9 1/2 x 1 1/4 in. (27.9 x 24.1 x 3.2 cm)
    Description
    Cloth bound purple and green floral print spiral bound scrapbook containing black-and-white and color photographs along with newspaper clippings and other ephemera dating from the late 1950s to the late 1970s documenting the life of Louise Jackson Gunn in the Philadelphia area. Louise Gunn was an actress, beauty queen, and community activist. The contents of the scrapbook include newspaper clippings and photographs related to Gunn's church groups and activities, including the Zion Drama Workshop; her friendships with other women in the community and from her vaudeville past; and her travels to the Bahamas and Paris, France.
    A large portion of the scrapbook is devoted to Gunn’s community work, including scholarship fundraising for Lincoln University, adult education programs, and volunteering at Philadelphia General Hospital. Gunn also documents work with Rev. Leon H. Sullivan and the Opportunities Industrialization Center (OIC), including efforts to provide school children with free breakfast and to fight housing discrimination.
    There are several clippings, photographs, and programs related to her son, the actor and playwright Bill Gunn, including a performance with Ethel Waters and collaborations with musician Sam Waymon. There are also clippings related to performances by Alberta Hunter and Josephine Baker.
    Place made
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera
    Type
    scrapbooks
    Topic
    Activism
    Actors
    Blues (Music)
    Civil rights
    Communities
    Education
    Entertainers
    Families
    Film
    Health
    Housing
    Jazz (Music)
    Motherhood
    Musicians
    Religious groups
    Social life and customs
    Social reform
    Theatre
    Travel
    Vaudeville
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2012.46.65.1
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5a4be3102-87bb-4837-be83-9b289afc727e
  • Harlem Gives Its Heart To Josephine Baker

    Created by
    New York Amsterdam News, American, founded 1909
    Photograph by
    St. Clair Dummett, L., American, 1910 - 2000
    Subject of
    Baker, Josephine, American, 1906 - 1975
    Date
    May 26, 1951
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image): 21 7/16 × 16 3/8 in. (54.5 × 41.6 cm)
    H x W (Sheet): 24 7/8 × 19 3/4 in. (63.2 × 50.2 cm)
    Description
    Mounted newspaper clipping from the May 26, 1951 issue of the New York Amsterdam News. The clipping is titled, "Harlem Gives Its Heart to Josephine Baker." The clippings document Josephine Baker's 1951 visit to Harlem in a series of ten photographs and captions. The back of the mount has a sticker with numbers on it.
    Place depicted
    Harlem, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials
    Memorabilia and Ephemera
    Type
    clippings
    Topic
    Actors
    Entertainers
    Jazz (Music)
    Singers (Musicians)
    Social reform
    Urban life
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture and National Portrait Gallery, Gift from Jean-Claude Baker
    Object number
    2016.135.4
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5e30d5339-76e1-44c6-a889-9d9db0e6447f
  • CC0 Creative Commons - No Rights Reserved icon

    Poster of Josephine Baker advertising her performance at the Strand Theater

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Baker, Josephine, American, 1906 - 1975
    Warner Bros. Pictures, American, founded 1923
    Date
    1951
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image): 13 7/16 × 10 9/16 in. (34.1 × 26.8 cm)
    H x W (Sheet): 15 3/4 × 12 1/2 in. (40 × 31.8 cm)
    Description
    Poster of Josephine Baker advertising her performance at the Strand Theater. The poster features an image of Baker dressed in a long dress with feathers coming off the proper left side. Additional feathers sit atop her head in a faned out structure. Text to the left of the poster reads: [The Toast of PAris... / Now the Rage of America! / in Person! / Josephine Baker / Plus on Screen... / Warner Bros. / "Storm Warning" / Now! N.Y. / Strand Theater]. The poster is mounted on white mat board. The back of the board has several inscriptiosn inlcuding numbers and a date.
    Place depicted
    Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Advertisements
    Type
    posters
    Topic
    Actors
    Advertising
    Dance
    Entertainers
    Jazz (Music)
    Singers (Musicians)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from Jean-Claude Baker
    Object number
    2016.135.6
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public domain
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5f3a8cc15-f3cb-4268-8322-709625634d8f
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