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  • The Show-Down vol. 1 no. 1

    Published by
    Show-Down Publishing Company, American, founded 1935
    Photograph by
    Stiger Studio, American
    Edited by
    Cathrell, Sally J. Jr., American, 1913 - 1981
    Subject of
    Cathrell, Laura, 1914 - 1999
    Date
    November 7, 1935
    Medium
    ink on paper with metal
    Dimensions
    H x W x D (Closed): 11 5/16 × 8 9/16 × 1/16 in. (28.8 × 21.7 × 0.2 cm)
    H x W x D (Open): 11 5/16 × 17 1/8 × 3/16 in. (28.8 × 43.5 × 0.5 cm)
    Description
    The Show-Down magazine, volume 1, number 1. The front cover is white with green print and features a green tinted image of Laura Cathrell, against a dark background. Cathrell is wearing a dark, long sleeve dress with a V-neck and puffed sleeves. She is standing in three-quarters profile, with her head turned towards the viewer, and holding her hands steepled in front of her waist. White text printed in the negative of the image at the bottom right corner reads, [Stiger / K.C. Mo.]. The main cover line is printed just below the image of Cathrell and reads, [LAURIE CATHRELL (Story on Page 8)]. The date is printed along the top edge of the front cover and reads, [November] on the left and [1935] on the right. The masthead is centered along the top fourth of the front cover, and reads, [THE / SHOW DOWN]. The text, [SHOW DOWN], is in large, block lettering patterned with vertical white stripes. The price is printed along the bottom edge of the front cover [15 Cents] on the left and [Per Copy] on the right. An inscription in blue ink, written over the bottom right corner of the image reads, [To my darling Mother / whom I owe all / my success! / Sally J. Cathrell / 11/7/35]. The interior pages are white and green with black text and black-and-white images. The back cover is blank. This magazine issue is sixteen (16) pages.
    Transcription Center Status
    Transcribed by digital volunteers
    Place printed
    Saint Louis, Missouri, United States, North and Central America
    Collection title
    The Laura Cathrell Show-Down Magazine Collection
    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials
    Type
    magazines (periodicals)
    Topic
    Caricature and cartoons
    Dance
    Entertainers
    Jazz (Music)
    Mass media
    Musicians
    Nightlife
    Photography
    Theatre
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2013.46.25.73
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd511aed399-24f8-4349-9bdf-d8fafc3464de
  • Composite photograph of three men and a woman dressed in theatrical costumes

    Photograph by
    Kollar, James
    Subject of
    Cathrell, Laura, 1914 - 1999
    Unidentified Man or Men
    Date
    early 20th-mid 20th century
    Medium
    2013.46.25.118.1: silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    2013.46.25.118.2: silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (2013.46.25.118.1 Image): 7 7/16 × 9 9/16 in. (18.9 × 24.3 cm)
    H x W (2013.46.25.118.1 Sheet): 8 × 9 15/16 in. (20.3 × 25.3 cm)
    H x W (2013.46.25.118.2 Image): 7 9/16 × 9 5/8 in. (19.2 × 24.4 cm)
    H x W (2013.46.25.118.2 Sheet): 8 1/16 × 10 1/4 in. (20.4 × 26 cm)
    Description
    Two identical silver gelatin prints depicting a black-and-white composite image of three (3) unidentified men and Laura Cathrell dressed in theatrical costumes. Cathrell stands left of center, in profile, with her torso turned towards the men on the right side of the image. She is wearing a dark toned, cropped, short sleeve blouse, a stripped skirt with ruffles along the hem, and a tall hat with a large feather plume extending from the top of the hat. She is depicted looking down towards the man on the far left. He is wearing an open shirt, laced, with large dark and light bands on the sleeves, white pants, sandals, and a brimmed straw hat decorated with diagonal stripes on the edge of the brim. He is kneeling with a conga drum held on his upper thighs. His hands are poised above the drumhead, which faces to the left edge of the image. The drum is decorated with geometric bands. On the right side of Cathrell are two (2) additional men standing, both looking towards her. Both wear outfits similar to the man kneeling. The man on the left is holding maracas in both hands and is facing Cathrell. The man on the far right stands with his back to the other performers and his torso turned to the right edge of the image. Partially cut off white text, printed in the negative, in the bottom right corner reads, [JAMES KOLL[ÁR / RADIO CITY, N.Y.]]. There are no inscriptions on the front or back of the image.
    Statement
    Objects depicting racist and/or stereotypical imagery or language may be offensive and disturbing, but the NMAAHC aims to include them in the Collection to present and preserve the historical context in which they were created and used. Objects of this type provide an important historical record from which to study and evaluate racism.
    Place made
    New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Collection title
    The Laura Cathrell Show-Down Magazine Collection
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Racist and Stereotypical Objects
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Topic
    Entertainers
    Music
    Nightlife
    Photography
    Stereotypes
    Theatre
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2013.46.25.118.1-.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5ad48afc7-2267-47b4-9bf8-692d46e8cea4
  • Photograph of Princess Orelia and Pedro with the "Cuban Congo Dancers"

    Photograph by
    Kriegsmann, James J., 1909 - 1994
    Subject of
    Benskina, Princess Orelia, Panamanian American, 1911 - 2002
    Unidentified Man or Men
    Owned by
    Cathrell, Laura, 1914 - 1999
    Date
    ca. 1938
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image): 7 1/2 × 9 5/16 in. (19 × 23.6 cm)
    H x W (Sheet): 8 1/8 × 10 in. (20.6 × 25.4 cm)
    Description
    A silver gelatin print depicting a black-and-white image Princess Orelia and four (4) men in costumes with conga drums. Orelia is depicted lying on her side, on the floor, with her head and shoulders raised off of the ground. She is wearing a white feathered costume and has a flower in her hair, tucked behind her proper right ear. The men are crouched behind her. Each man is wearing a loin cloth, beaded necklaces, and feathered headdresses. Each man's face is painted in a different style of light and dark geometric designs. Three (3) of the men are playing drums, while the fourth has his arms crossed over his chest. Near the top center of the image is an inscription in black ink that reads, [To "Laurie" / You'll always be remembered / & best wishes always / Sincerely / "Orelia & Pedro" / 44]. A signature printed in the negative in the bottom right corner reads, [James J. Kriegsmann, / NY.] A handwritten inscription in black ink in the top left corner of the back of the image reads, [770 St. Mik. Ave / N.Y.C. / #76. Ed. 410737.].
    Statement
    Objects depicting racist and/or stereotypical imagery or language may be offensive and disturbing, but the NMAAHC aims to include them in the Collection to present and preserve the historical context in which they were created and used. Objects of this type provide an important historical record from which to study and evaluate racism.
    Place made
    New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Cultural Place
    Cuba, Caribbean, Latin America, North and Central America
    Collection title
    The Laura Cathrell Show-Down Magazine Collection
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Racist and Stereotypical Objects
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Topic
    Dance
    Entertainers
    Latin jazz (Music)
    Music
    Nightlife
    Photography
    Stereotypes
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2013.46.25.30
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5e508ac7e-88ff-4890-9743-e5bd0387a6bd
  • Photograph of the Rose Buds performing at the Rose Room

    Photograph by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Cathrell, Laura, 1914 - 1999
    Unidentified Woman or Women
    Rose Buds, American
    Johnnie Cole's, American
    Rose Room, American
    Date
    1952-1953
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image and sheet): 4 13/16 × 6 1/2 in. (12.2 × 16.5 cm)
    Description
    A silver gelatin print depicting a black-and-white image of the dance ensemble, the Rose Buds, performing on a stage in front of a band at the Rose Room. The four (4) female dancers are dressed in matching outfits of striped, strapless bustiers, short skirts, and elbow length gloves. A top hat tied with a large bow sits askew on each woman's head. The dancer on the far right is Laura Cathrell. There is a band depicted on the left side of the image. The visible male musicians includes two (2) saxophonists, a drummer, and a bass player. Two (2) music stands have the text, [JOHNNIE / COLE'S], printed on the front. The women stand on a stage surrounded by dinner tables. There are no inscriptions on the front or back of the photograph.
    Place captured
    Cliffwood, Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States, North and Central America
    Collection title
    The Laura Cathrell Show-Down Magazine Collection
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Topic
    Dance
    Entertainers
    Jazz (Music)
    Nightlife
    Photography
    Theatre
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2013.46.25.16
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5cc2a3173-375a-47fb-ad40-de2c1e857beb
  • Photograph of The Henry LeTang Dancers at Club 845

    Photograph by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Cathrell, Laura, 1914 - 1999
    Unidentified Woman or Women
    LeTang, Henry Dancers, American
    LeTang, Henry, American, 1915 - 2007
    Club 845, American, founded 1945
    Date
    1950-1951
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image): 4 9/16 × 6 5/8 in. (11.6 × 16.8 cm)
    H x W (Sheet): 4 15/16 × 6 15/16 in. (12.6 × 17.7 cm)
    Description
    A silver gelatin print depicting a black-and-white image of The Henry LeTang Dancers at Club 845, posing in matching costumes. Each of the six (6) women is wearing a large scalloped headpiece, a crop top with winged shoulders, and a long skirt with an embellished waist. Two (2) of the women are kneeling on the ground, leaning sideways on one arm, with their other arm held up. Two (2) stand behind them with their arms out, bent at the elbow, with their palms held up. The remaining two (2) women stand on either side, with their arms bent at the elbow and hands held at chest level. A large number of tables are set up behind the women. Each table is covered with a tablecloth and set with two (2) chairs. There are no inscriptions on the front or back of the photograph.
    Place captured
    New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Collection title
    The Laura Cathrell Show-Down Magazine Collection
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Topic
    Dance
    Jazz (Music)
    Nightlife
    Photography
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2013.46.25.17
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5567f66ff-79c7-43f7-931d-517723b0aeb5
  • Construction paper with two photographs of performing female dancers

    Photograph by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Unidentified Woman or Women
    Cathrell, Laura, 1914 - 1999
    Club 845, American, founded 1945
    Rose Room, American
    Date
    1950-1953
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper with adhesive and paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Overall): 11 × 7 1/4 in. (27.9 × 18.4 cm)
    H x W (2013.46.25188a Image): 4 9/16 × 6 3/4 in. (11.6 × 17.2 cm)
    H x W (2013.46.25188a Sheet): 4 15/16 × 6 15/16 in. (12.6 × 17.6 cm)
    H x W (2013.46.25188b Image): 4 11/16 × 6 5/8 in. (11.9 × 16.8 cm)
    H x W (2013.46.25188b Sheet): 5 1/16 × 7 1/16 in. (12.8 × 17.9 cm)
    Description
    Construction paper with two silver gelatin prints depicting two (2) black-and-white images of female dancers performing on stage at Club 845 and The Rose Room. There are no inscriptions on the front or back of the paper.
    2014.46.25.188a: A silver gelatin print depicting a black-and-white image of five (5) female dancers performing at Club 845. The dancers are dressed in matching white costumes. The costumes are white, short sleeved dresses, with scalloped skirts and wide, striped ribbon belts at the waist. Their matching hats are also white with wide, upturned brims, decorated with striped ribbons that match their belts. The dancers are standing in a row, with their arms akimbo and hands rest on their waists. Their proper right legs extended and they are looking towards the left edge of the image. There is a band depicted behind the row of dancers. Laura Cathrell is the dancer depicted on the far right. In the background on the left, is a man seated at table covered with a white table cloth behind velvet roped stanchions. In the background on the right, is a drum kit and an amplifier with the number [845] painted inside the letter [C]. There are no inscriptions on the front of the photograph.
    2014.46.25.188b: A silver gelatin print depicting a black-and-white image of four (4) female dancers performing at the Rose Room. The dancers are dressed in matching costumes of light colored, short, strapless dresses with layered skirts. The women are also wearing white, kid gloves, chokers, and fascinators with large feather plumes and chin straps. The women stand on a stage surrounded dinner tables filled with men and women. There are no inscriptions on the front of the photograph.
    Place captured
    Cliffwood, Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States, North and Central America
    New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Collection title
    The Laura Cathrell Show-Down Magazine Collection
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Topic
    Dance
    Entertainers
    Jazz (Music)
    Nightlife
    Photography
    Theatre
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2013.46.25.188ab
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd512954754-d848-4d62-b6a8-f63bb13fa7a5
  • Photograph of The Henry LeTang Dancers at Club 845

    Photograph by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Cathrell, Laura, 1914 - 1999
    Club 845, American, founded 1945
    LeTang, Henry Dancers, American
    LeTang, Henry, American, 1915 - 2007
    Date
    1950-1951
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image): 4 9/16 × 6 9/16 in. (11.6 × 16.6 cm)
    H x W (Sheet): 4 15/16 × 6 15/16 in. (12.5 × 17.6 cm)
    Description
    A silver gelatin print depicting a black-and-white image of The Henry LeTang Dancers at Club 845, posing in matching costumes. Each of the six (6) women is wearing a large scalloped headpiece, a crop top with winged shoulders, and a long skirt with an embellished waist that opens in front. The women are depicted standing in a semicircle, facing the viewer, with their hands holding the front of their skirts open and with one leg extended forward. Laura Cathrell is the performer depicted on the far left side of the image. The two women in the center are standing back-to-back and the rest of the women are turned slightly towards the center. A large number of tables are set up behind the women. Each table is covered with a tablecloth and set with two (2) chairs. There are no inscriptions on the front or back of the photograph.
    Place captured
    New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Collection title
    The Laura Cathrell Show-Down Magazine Collection
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Topic
    Dance
    Entertainers
    Jazz (Music)
    Nightlife
    Photography
    Theatre
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2013.46.25.194
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd516755466-a6c9-4923-ac5e-a40a4c8551f5
  • Photograph of the Rose Buds performing at the Rose Room

    Photograph by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Cathrell, Laura, 1914 - 1999
    Unidentified Woman or Women
    Rose Buds, American
    Johnnie Cole's, American
    Rose Room, American
    Date
    1952-1953
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image and sheet): 4 3/4 × 6 1/2 in. (12 × 16.5 cm)
    Description
    A silver gelatin print depicting a black-and-white image of the dance ensemble, the Rose Buds, performing on a stage in front of a band at the Rose Room. The four (4) female dancers are dressed in matching outfits of striped, strapless bustiers, short skirts, and elbow length gloves. A top hat tied with a large bow sits askew on each woman's head. The dancer on the far right is Laura Cathrell. There is a band depicted on the left side of the image. The visible male musicians includes two (2) saxophonists, a drummer, and a bass player. Two (2) music stands have the text, [JOHNNIE / COLE'S], printed on the front. The women stand on a stage surrounded by dinner tables. There are no inscriptions on the front or back of the photograph. Four (4) inscriptions, by the same hand, on the front of the photograph read, [me[?] Bunny Toby LAUR / A]. The identifiers are written by each dancer. An inscription in black ink on the back of the photograph reads, [Here Are The four / "Rose Buds” / that father[sic] Devine / was speaking of in in[sic] / the paper AT / forbes[sic] Beach -].
    Place captured
    Cliffwood, Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States, North and Central America
    Collection title
    The Laura Cathrell Show-Down Magazine Collection
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Topic
    Dance
    Entertainers
    Jazz (Music)
    Nightlife
    Photography
    Theatre
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2013.46.25.208
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd55b64681a-7856-472c-a77f-a5ea2d0e8c6a
  • Photograph of the Rose Buds performing at the Rose Room

    Photograph by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Cathrell, Laura, 1914 - 1999
    Unidentified Woman or Women
    Rose Buds, American
    Johnnie Cole's, American
    Rose Room, American
    Date
    1952-1953
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image): 4 7/16 × 6 1/2 in. (11.3 × 16.5 cm)
    H x W (Sheet): 4 3/4 × 6 1/2 in. (12 × 16.5 cm)
    Description
    A silver gelatin print depicting a black-and-white image of the dance ensemble, the Rose Buds, performing on a stage in front of a band at the Rose Room. The four (4) female dancers are dressed in matching outfits of striped, strapless bustiers, short skirts, and elbow length gloves. A top hat tied with a large bow sits askew on each woman's head. The dancers are dancing in a line and are facing the right side of the image. Laura Cathrell is depicted at the front of the line. Her elbows are bent and raised and her hands are pointed downwards. There is a band depicted on the left side of the image. The visible male musicians includes a saxophonist, a drummer, and a bass player. Two (2) music stands have the text, [JOHNNIE / COLE'S], printed on the front. The women stand on a stage surrounded by dinner tables. There are no inscriptions on the front or back of the photograph.
    Place captured
    Cliffwood, Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States, North and Central America
    Collection title
    The Laura Cathrell Show-Down Magazine Collection
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Topic
    Dance
    Entertainers
    Jazz (Music)
    Nightlife
    Photography
    Theatre
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2013.46.25.216
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5e69bf602-7c0c-4e3d-b12d-9fdb7fda288f
  • Photograph of six female dancers performing at Club 845

    Photograph by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Cathrell, Laura, 1914 - 1999
    Unidentified Woman or Women
    Club 845, American, founded 1945
    Date
    1950-1951
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image): 4 1/2 × 6 7/8 in. (11.5 × 17.5 cm)
    H x W (Sheet): 4 15/16 × 6 15/16 in. (12.6 × 17.7 cm)
    Description
    A silver gelatin print depicting a black-and-white image of six (6) female dancers performing at Club 845. The dancers are dressed in matching white costumes. The women are wearing knee length, light toned robes with the neckline, front edges, and bottom hems embellished with fur. The woman depicted in the center has robes with dark fur embellishments and the other women’s robes are embellished in light toned fur. The dancers are standing in a row, in various positions. The woman on the far left is Laura Cathrell. The three (3) women on the left are turn towards the right edge of the image and the three (3) women on the right are turned towards the left edge of the image. There is a band depicted behind the row of dancers. In the background on the right, is a drum kit and an amplifier with the number [84[5][?]] painted inside the letter [C]. There are no inscriptions on the front or back of the photograph.
    Place depicted
    New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Collection title
    The Laura Cathrell Show-Down Magazine Collection
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Topic
    Dance
    Jazz (Music)
    Music
    Nightlife
    Photography
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2013.46.25.230
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd53665c385-e9d0-4103-9ea1-628e575fcbb7
  • Advertisement card for Club 845's Gala Holiday Revue

    Printed by
    Unidentified
    Photograph by
    Unidentified
    Distributed by
    Club 845, American, founded 1945
    Subject of
    Cathrell, Laura, 1914 - 1999
    Unidentified Woman or Women
    LeTang, Henry Dancers, American
    LeTang, Henry, American, 1915 - 2007
    Sampson, Edgar, American, 1907 - 1973
    Sampson, Edgar And His Orchestra, American
    Hudgins, Johnny, American, 1896 - 1990
    Price, Naomi
    Gardener, Judy
    Date
    1950-1951
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 5 1/2 × 4 3/16 in. (14 × 10.7 cm)
    Description
    An advertisement card for Club 845's Gala Holiday Revue. The card is printed on white paper with scalloped edges. At the top of the card is the text, [THE HENRY LETANG DANCERS / Laurie, Blanche, Serena, Birdie, Shirley & Selma]. Below is a black-and-white image of The Henry LeTang Dancers at Club 845, posing in matching costumes. Each of the six (6) women is wearing a large scalloped headpiece, a crop top with winged shoulders, and a long skirt with an embellished waist that opens in front. The women are depicted standing in a semicircle, facing the viewer, with their hands holding the front of their skirts open and with one leg extended forward. Laura Cathrell is the performer depicted on the far left side of the image. The two women in the center are standing back-to-back and the rest of the women are turned slightly towards the center. A large number of tables are set up behind the women. Each table is covered with a tablecloth and set with two (2) chairs. Below the image is additional text that reads, [CLUB 845 Invites You to Join Us / Every weekend beginning December / 16th when we present -- / OUR GALA HOLIDAY REVUE / Produced by HENRY LETANG-- / --STARRING -- / Johnny Hudgins, .. Pantomine[sic] Commedian[sic] / Judy Gardener, .. Her Song & Accordian[sic] / Naomi Price, .. Mistress of Ceremonies / THE HENRY LETANG DANCERS / Dancing to the Music of / EDGAR SAMPSON & His ORCHESTRA]. The back of the card is blank.
    Transcription Center Status
    Transcribed by digital volunteers
    Place captured
    New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Place used
    New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Collection title
    The Laura Cathrell Show-Down Magazine Collection
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Advertisements
    Type
    advertising cards
    Topic
    Actors
    Dance
    Entertainers
    Instrumentalists (Musicians)
    Jazz (Music)
    Nightlife
    Photography
    Singers (Musicians)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2013.46.25.263
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd53c54d38a-b5d8-4536-8763-3c8b18b1a630
  • Photograph of Gladys Bentley

    Photograph by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Bentley, Gladys, American, 1907 - 1960
    Owned by
    Cathrell, Laura, 1914 - 1999
    Date
    1927-1945
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image and sheet): 6 3/16 × 4 1/4 in. (15.7 × 10.8 cm)
    Description
    A silver gelatin print depicting a black-and-white image of entertainer Gladys Bentley. Bentley is depicted facing the viewer in bust pose. She is wearing a black top hat, dark bow tie, a white dress shirt, and black tuxedo suit jacket. Her top hat is perched slightly towards her proper right shoulder. The edges of the image are faded into an oval-shaped, white background. The print does not have any inscriptions, front or back.
    Collection title
    The Laura Cathrell Show-Down Magazine Collection
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Movement
    Harlem Renaissance (New Negro Movement)
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Topic
    Blues (Music)
    Entertainers
    Instrumentalists (Musicians)
    Photography
    Singers (Musicians)
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2013.46.25.15
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd526a3c67b-8d48-435b-a288-5bf1a5de54d4
  • Photograph of Laura Cathrell performing on stage

    Photograph by
    Rossner, Harry
    Subject of
    Cathrell, Laura, 1914 - 1999
    Unidentified Woman or Women
    Date
    October 14, 1938
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image): 9 1/2 × 7 5/8 in. (24.1 × 19.3 cm)
    H x W (Sheet): 9 15/16 × 8 1/16 in. (25.3 × 20.5 cm)
    Description
    A silver gelatin print depicting a black-and-white image of Laura Cathrell performing on stage with three (3) female performers behind her. Cathrell is wearing a light colored dress with ruffled short sleeves and a short, tiered, ruffled skirt. She is dancing with her arms outstretched and slightly rounded. She is holding her proper left leg slightly forward of her proper right leg. The female performers are all wearing identical costumes that include white, short sleeve shirts with dark, peter pan collars; dark, short overalls; and white Mary Jane shoes. Behind the performers is a painted set. The letters [DBA] are painted on the set just below a cartoon bird with a long beak. A small ladder is visible on the left side of the image. There are two stamps in black ink on the back of the image. The stamp at the top center reads, [OCT 14, 1938] and the one at the center reads, [harry rossner / CANDID PHOTOGRAPHER / 116 ave. c, b’klyn, n.y.]. There is a small piece of newsprint adhered to the back of the image.
    Collection title
    The Laura Cathrell Show-Down Magazine Collection
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Topic
    Dance
    Music
    Photography
    Theatre
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2013.46.25.120
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd57fac9d13-70a2-4d77-987d-3b6f0c6d324d
  • Photograph of Laura Cathrell performing on stage

    Photograph by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Cathrell, Laura, 1914 - 1999
    Unidentified Woman or Women
    Date
    ca. 1938
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image): 9 1/2 × 7 1/2 in. (24.1 × 19 cm)
    H x W (Sheet): 9 15/16 × 8 in. (25.3 × 20.3 cm)
    Description
    A silver gelatin print depicting a black-and-white image of Laura Cathrell performing on stage. Cathrell is centrally depicted, standing behind a microphone on a stage. She is standing in three quarters profile, looking towards the left side of the image. She is wearing a short, light colored, dress costume with wide, elbow length sleeves. Two (2) female performers are depicted walking across the stage towards the right side of the image behind Cathrell. They are both wearing short, sequined dress costumes with wide collars. They are also wearing metallic headbands. Newsprint is adhered to the back of the photograph. There are no inscriptions on the front or back of the photograph.
    Collection title
    The Laura Cathrell Show-Down Magazine Collection
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Topic
    Dance
    Entertainers
    Music
    Nightlife
    Photography
    Theatre
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2013.46.25.123
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd57cfd06ee-5d28-4414-b169-ab7979e7bd0c
  • Photograph of two Ensemble of Harlem Uproar House female performers in costume

    Photograph by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Cathrell, Laura, 1914 - 1999
    Unidentified Woman or Women
    Harlem Uproar House, American
    Date
    1937
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image): 7 1/2 × 9 3/8 in. (19 × 23.8 cm)
    H x W (Sheet): 8 × 9 15/16 in. (20.3 × 25.2 cm)
    Description
    A silver gelatin print depicting a black-and-white image two Ensemble of Harlem Uproar House female performers in costume. The women are seated side-by-side on a stage, with their arms around each other’s backs. Both women are wearing matching costumes that include large bows on their heads, cropped tops with ruffled necklines and puffed sleeves, and ruffled skirts that open at the front. Laura Cathrell is depicted on the left side of the image with her proper right leg crossed over her proper left leg. She rests her proper right arm on her proper right knee. The woman on the right side of the image is depicted with her proper left leg crossed over her proper right leg. She rests her proper left arm on her proper left calf. There is an inscription in blue ink at the bottom center of the photograph, that reads, [To my / Great Big "Sis" / With Love / Lauri / N.Y.C.]. There are no inscriptions on the back of the photograph.
    Place depicted
    New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Collection title
    The Laura Cathrell Show-Down Magazine Collection
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Topic
    Dance
    Entertainers
    Nightlife
    Photography
    Theatre
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2013.46.25.124
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd58444b1b2-7692-4a2d-87f7-9ceda304ab16
  • Photograph of Laura Cathrell and a man

    Photograph by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Cathrell, Laura, 1914 - 1999
    Unidentified Man or Men
    Date
    1929-1950
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image): 7 1/2 × 9 3/8 in. (19 × 23.8 cm)
    H x W (Sheet): 7 15/16 × 9 15/16 in. (20.2 × 25.2 cm)
    Description
    A silver gelatin print depicting a black-and-white image of Laura Cathrell and a man. Both Cathrell and the man are depicted from the shoulders up, in profile, looking down towards the bottom right corner of the image. Both are nude. The man stands partially behind Cathrell. The man’s hair is smoothed back and Cathrell’s hair is up in a loose bun. Cathrell is wearing small, drop earrings. They stand in front of a white background. There are no inscriptions on the front or back of the photograph.
    Collection title
    The Laura Cathrell Show-Down Magazine Collection
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Topic
    Dance
    Photography
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2013.46.25.139
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd555b6935a-2d88-4dfd-90d4-2689cb366e8c
  • Photograph of Laura Cathrell, four women, and two men

    Photograph by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Cathrell, Laura, 1914 - 1999
    Unidentified Woman or Women
    Unidentified Man or Men
    Date
    1935-1960
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image): 9 5/8 × 7 3/4 in. (24.4 × 19.7 cm)
    H x W (Sheet): 10 × 8 1/8 in. (25.4 × 20.7 cm)
    Description
    A silver gelatin print depicting a black-and-white image of a group of five (5) women and two (2) men. The woman in the center of the image is seated on a bar stool and the others in the image are depicted standing around her. She is wearing a light colored overcoat, a choker, and drop earrings. Her head is tilted upwards, her body is slightly turned toward the left side of the image, and her arms are wrapped around a dark garment she is holding in her lap. The man to her right is wearing a dark banded Stetson hat, a white collared shirt, and a light colored jacket. He his proper right hand is on the shoulder of the woman seated at the center of the image, and his other hand on the shoulder of the woman to his right. The woman on his right is wearing a light colored jacket with dark lapels and arm cuffs, a white skirt, black high heel shoes, and she has a small dark handbag draped over her proper right arm. The man on the far right side of the image is standing in profile with his body facing the left edge of the image. He is wearing a checkered collared shirt, light colored sweater, and dark pants. He is holding a cigarette in his proper left hand. One woman stands directly behind the woman seated on the stool in the center of the image, and two women stand on the far left side of the image. The woman on the far left, Laura Cathrell, is partially obscured by a man’s back in the left foreground. She is wearing a light button down jacket and has a fur stole draped over her proper left shoulder. In the foreground are chrome backed barstools and chairs. The wallpaper on the right side of the image is decorated with musical notes. The photographer's mark, stamped in black ink near the lower left corner, reads, [JEROME L[---?] / NEWS PH[---?]]. There are no inscriptions on the front or back of the photograph.
    Collection title
    The Laura Cathrell Show-Down Magazine Collection
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Topic
    Entertainers
    Nightlife
    Photography
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2013.46.25.148
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5a8e5282a-42a1-41a9-801b-c72ca35b3052
  • Photograph of Laura Cathrell

    Photograph by
    Rossner, Harry
    Subject of
    Cathrell, Laura, 1914 - 1999
    Unidentified Woman or Women
    Date
    October 14, 1938
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image): 9 1/2 × 7 11/16 in. (24.1 × 19.5 cm)
    H x W (Sheet): 9 15/16 × 8 1/8 in. (25.3 × 20.6 cm)
    Description
    A silver gelatin print depicting a black-and-white image of Laura Cathrell in costume. Cathrell is centrally depicted performing on a stage with several female performers around her. Cathrell is wearing a light colored dress with ruffled short sleeves and a short, tiered, ruffled skirt. She is standing in front of a microphone. Her proper left arm is bent and her fingers are curled downwards. Two (2) female performers are wearing identical costumes that include white, short sleeve shirts with dark, peter pan collars and dark, short overalls. The female performer kneeling in the bottom right quadrant of the image is wearing a long, light colored nightgown and has a large bow in her hair. Behind Cathrell is an abstract cutout of a human figure. In the foreground, the back of two (2) audience member's heads are visible. In the center of the photograph is a handwritten inscription in black ink that reads, [To / Mommie / & / Baby Sallie / The sweetest people I know / Laure]. There are two stamps in black ink on the back of the photograph. The stamp at the top center reads, [OCT 1[4?], 1938] and the one at the center reads, [harry rossner / CANDID PHOTOGRAPHER / 116 ave. c, b’klyn, n.y.].
    Place made
    New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Collection title
    The Laura Cathrell Show-Down Magazine Collection
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Topic
    Dance
    Music
    Photography
    Theatre
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2013.46.25.157
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5b52f824a-7bdd-4733-947a-61a7453fc4dd
  • Photograph of Laura Cathrell and an unidentified man

    Photograph by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Cathrell, Laura, 1914 - 1999
    Unidentified Man or Men
    Date
    mid 20th century
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image): 9 × 7 1/16 in. (22.9 × 17.9 cm)
    H x W (Sheet): 9 13/16 × 7 15/16 in. (25 × 20.1 cm)
    Description
    A silver gelatin print depicting a black-and-white image of Laura Cathrell and an unidentified man. Cathrell and the unidentified man are depicted side-by-side from the chest up with their faces touching. Cathrell, depicted on the left, is wearing a dark garment with a white scarf draped around her neck. The man depicted on the right, is wearing a medium toned suit, dark collared shirt, and a light patterned tie. In the bottom left quadrant is a handwritten inscription in black ink that reads, [To My Darling / Sis / With Love / Lauri & Alfred]. There are no inscriptions on the back of the photograph.
    Collection title
    The Laura Cathrell Show-Down Magazine Collection
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Topic
    Dance
    Entertainers
    Photography
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2013.46.25.161
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd552378df8-cc2d-4126-93c8-43e5aad3b762
  • Photograph of five female performers and one male performer

    Photograph by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Cathrell, Laura, 1914 - 1999
    Unidentified Woman or Women
    Unidentified Man or Men
    Date
    1935-1950
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image): 4 9/16 × 6 13/16 in. (11.6 × 17.3 cm)
    H x W (Sheet): 5 1/16 × 6 15/16 in. (12.8 × 17.7 cm)
    Description
    A silver gelatin print depicting a black-and-white image of five (5) female performers and one (1) male performer in costume. Laura Cathrell is centrally depicted, with the male performer standing behind her and two (2) female performers kneeling on either side of her. Laura Cathrell is depicted standing with her body facing the left edge of the photograph and her head turned towards the viewer. Her knees are bent and she is resting her proper left hand on her proper left knee. Her proper right hand rests on her proper right hip. She is wearing a satiny dress with short sleeves, a “V” neck, a knee-length skirt with two large ruffles at the waist, ballet slippers, and a polka dot headdress with large, fabric flowers gathered along the proper left side of her face. The male performer is wearing a black shirt, satiny pants with sequins at the pant cuffs, and a matching satiny beret. The two (2) performers on the left side of the image are kneeling on their proper left knees with their proper right knees bent and placed directly over their ankles. Their hands are raised and their hands and torsos are turned slightly towards Cathrell. The women on the right side image are posed in a mirror image of the women on the left. All of the female performers, except for Cathrell, are wearing identical costumes that include short sleeve dresses made from striped fabric. The dresses have wide collars embellished with sequins, black buttons down the front of the dress, and skirts that are short in front and long in the back. They are also wearing half hats with feathers extending over the brims. In the background is a drum and microphone stand on the left and a bar and tables covered with white tablecloths on the right. There are no inscriptions on the front or back of the photograph.
    Collection title
    The Laura Cathrell Show-Down Magazine Collection
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    Topic
    Dance
    Entertainers
    Nightlife
    Photography
    Theatre
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2013.46.25.193
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5628c41e6-8138-465f-a2bd-c4de7a6897e8

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