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Johnny "Clyde" Copeland, 1988
- Photograph by
- Spitzer, David D., American
- Subject of
- Johnny "Clyde" Copeland, American, 1937 - 1997
- Medium
- silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (Image): 13 3/4 x 9 1/4 in. (35 x 23.5 cm)
- H x W (Sheet): 13 15/16 x 10 11/16 in. (35.4 x 27.1 cm)
- H x W (Matted): 20 x 16 in. (50.8 x 40.6 cm)
- Type
- gelatin silver prints
- portraits
- Place captured
- Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1988
- Description
- A black-and-white photograph of blues musician Johnny "Clyde" Copeland performing in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Copeland is photographed from the chest up and is mostly in shadow. He looks down at his guitar, which is not visible, but wears a wide strap over his left shoulder with [TEXAS] stitched vertically down it.
- Topic
- African American
- Blues (Music)
- Instrumentalists (Musicians)
- Photography
- Singers (Musicians)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of David D. Spitzer
- Object number
- 2012.164.113
- Restrictions & Rights
- © David D. Spitzer
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Luther Allison, 1994
- Photograph by
- Spitzer, David D., American
- Subject of
- Allison, Luther, American, 1939 - 1997
- Medium
- silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (Image): 13 11/16 x 9 3/16 in. (34.7 x 23.4 cm)
- H x W (Sheet): 14 x 10 7/8 in. (35.5 x 27.7 cm)
- H x W (Matted): 20 x 16 in. (50.8 x 40.6 cm)
- Type
- gelatin silver prints
- portraits
- Place captured
- Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- ca. 1994
- Description
- A black-and-white photograph of blues musician Luther Allison performing in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Allison is photographed from the knees up standing in front of a microphone and singing. A Gibson Les Paul is around his neck and his right hand is raised in front of him. He wears and black and white shirt with geometric patterns and dark slacks.
- Topic
- African American
- Blues (Music)
- Instrumentalists (Musicians)
- Photography
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of David D. Spitzer
- Object number
- 2012.164.114
- Restrictions & Rights
- © David D. Spitzer
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Eddie King, 1989
- Photograph by
- Spitzer, David D., American
- Subject of
- King, Eddie, American, 1938 - 2012
- Unidentified Man or Men
- Medium
- silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (Image): 13 3/4 x 9 5/16 in. (34.9 x 23.7 cm)
- H x W (Sheet): 13 15/16 x 10 5/8 in. (35.4 x 27 cm)
- H x W (Matted): 20 x 16 in. (50.8 x 40.6 cm)
- Type
- gelatin silver prints
- portraits
- Place captured
- Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1989
- Description
- A black-and-white photograph of blues musician Eddie King, posing with two guitar cases in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. The photo shows King posing with two heavily decorated guitar cases, one resting on the ground and one slung over King's right shoulder. He wears light colored jeans and a vest decorated with patches and a large dark cowboy hat decorated with guitar shaped pins. Just behind him stands an unidentified man who is turning back toward King and sticking out his tongue.
- Topic
- African American
- Blues (Music)
- Composers (Musicians)
- Instrumentalists (Musicians)
- Photography
- Singers (Musicians)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of David D. Spitzer
- Object number
- 2012.164.116
- Restrictions & Rights
- © David D. Spitzer
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Miles Davis, 1981
- Photograph by
- Spitzer, David D., American
- Subject of
- Miles Davis, American, 1926 - 1991
- Medium
- silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (Image): 10 x 13 3/4 in. (25.4 x 34.9 cm)
- H x W (Sheet): 10 11/16 x 13 3/4 in. (27.2 x 34.9 cm)
- H x W (Matted): 20 x 16 in. (50.8 x 40.6 cm)
- Type
- gelatin silver prints
- portraits
- Place captured
- Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1981
- Description
- A black-and-white photograph of jazz musician Miles Davis performing in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Davis is photographed in close-up with his head bowed slightly. Only the mouthpiece of Davis's trumpet is visible. He wears a white shirt and cloth beret which has the letters [PEPEPE] embroidered on it.
- Topic
- African American
- Composers (Musicians)
- Conductors (Musicians)
- Instrumentalists (Musicians)
- Jazz (Music)
- Photography
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of David D. Spitzer
- Object number
- 2012.164.127
- Restrictions & Rights
- © David D. Spitzer
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Etta James, 1991
- Photograph by
- Spitzer, David D., American
- Subject of
- James, Etta, American, 1938 - 2012
- Medium
- silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (Image): 13 11/16 x 9 5/16 in. (34.8 x 23.6 cm)
- H x W (Sheet): 13 3/4 x 10 7/8 in. (35 x 27.6 cm)
- H x W (Matted): 20 x 16 in. (50.8 x 40.6 cm)
- Type
- gelatin silver prints
- portraits
- Place captured
- Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1991
- Description
- A black-and-white photograph of Etta James singing at a performance in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. She is wearing a black dress, holding the microphone with her left hand, and her right hand is raised above her head.
- Topic
- African American
- Blues (Music)
- Jazz (Music)
- Photography
- Singers (Musicians)
- Soul (Music)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of David D. Spitzer
- Object number
- 2012.164.13
- Restrictions & Rights
- © David D. Spitzer
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Lucky Peterson, 1994
- Photograph by
- Spitzer, David D., American
- Subject of
- Peterson, Lucky, American, born 1964
- Medium
- silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (Image): 13 11/16 x 9 7/16 in. (34.7 x 24 cm)
- H x W (Sheet): 13 11/16 x 10 13/16 in. (34.7 x 27.4 cm)
- H x W (Matted): 20 x 16 in. (50.8 x 40.6 cm)
- Type
- gelatin silver prints
- portraits
- Place captured
- Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1994
- Description
- A black-and-white photograph of Lucky Peterson playing guitar at a performance in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. There is sweat on his forehead and his eyes are closed. He is wearing a white sleeveless shirt, and a necklace. His guitar strap says "LUCKY."
- Topic
- African American
- Blues (Music)
- Gospel (Music)
- Instrumentalists (Musicians)
- Photography
- Soul (Music)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of David D. Spitzer
- Object number
- 2012.164.14
- Restrictions & Rights
- © David D. Spitzer
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Mongo Santamaria, 1979
- Photograph by
- Spitzer, David D., American
- Subject of
- Mongo Santamaría, Cuban American, 1922 - 2003
- Medium
- silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (Image): 13 11/16 x 9 1/8 in. (34.8 x 23.2 cm)
- H x W (Sheet): 13 7/8 x 9 3/4 in. (35.3 x 24.8 cm)
- H x W (Matted): 20 x 16 in. (50.8 x 40.6 cm)
- Type
- gelatin silver prints
- portraits
- Place captured
- Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1979
- Description
- A black-and-white photograph of jazz percussionist Mongo Santamaria performing at a concert in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Santamaria sits behind a drum with his right hand raised playing it. He wears a light colored suit jacket, dress shirt, and necklace. The elbow and fingers of another person's crossed arms are visible in front of Santamaria.
- Topic
- African American
- Composers (Musicians)
- Instrumentalists (Musicians)
- Jazz (Music)
- Photography
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of David D. Spitzer
- Object number
- 2012.164.145
- Restrictions & Rights
- © David D. Spitzer
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Ella Fitzgerald, 1978
- Photograph by
- Spitzer, David D., American
- Subject of
- Fitzgerald, Ella, American, 1917 - 1996
- Medium
- silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (Image): 13 13/16 x 9 1/2 in. (35.1 x 24.2 cm)
- H x W (Sheet): 13 13/16 x 10 11/16 in. (35.1 x 27.1 cm)
- H x W (Matted): 20 x 16 in. (50.8 x 40.6 cm)
- Type
- gelatin silver prints
- portraits
- Place captured
- Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1978
- Description
- A black-and-white photograph of Ella Fitzgerald on stage in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. She stands in a spotlight on stage just in front of a piano. She is wearing a floor length black dress and is holding a corded microphone in her left hand.
- Topic
- African American
- Jazz (Music)
- Photography
- Singers (Musicians)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of David D. Spitzer
- Object number
- 2012.164.19
- Restrictions & Rights
- © David D. Spitzer
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Lazy Lester, 1993
- Photograph by
- Spitzer, David D., American
- Subject of
- Lester, Lazy, American, born 1933
- Medium
- silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (Image): 13 9/16 x 9 1/4 in. (34.5 x 23.5 cm)
- H x W (Sheet): 13 3/4 x 11 in. (35 x 28 cm)
- H x W (Matted): 20 x 16 in. (50.8 x 40.6 cm)
- Type
- gelatin silver prints
- portraits
- Place captured
- Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- ca. 1993
- Description
- A black-and-white photograph of Lazy Lester at a performance in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. He is wearing a black ballcap that says "BLIND WILLIE'S" and a black t-shirt that says " the / Rhythm / Room / Presents the Blues! / Phoenix, Arizona." He is holding a harmonica in his left hand.
- Topic
- African American
- Blues (Music)
- Instrumentalists (Musicians)
- Photography
- Singers (Musicians)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of David D. Spitzer
- Object number
- 2012.164.32
- Restrictions & Rights
- © David D. Spitzer
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Papa John Creach, 1994
- Photograph by
- Spitzer, David D., American
- Subject of
- Creach, Papa John, American, 1917 - 1994
- Medium
- silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (Image): 13 3/4 x 9 3/8 in. (35 x 23.8 cm)
- H x W (Sheet): 13 7/8 x 10 13/16 in. (35.2 x 27.5 cm)
- H x W (Matted): 20 x 16 in. (50.8 x 40.6 cm)
- Type
- gelatin silver prints
- portraits
- Place captured
- Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- ca. 1994
- Description
- A black-and-white photograph of Papa John Creach playing violin at a performance in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. He is wearing a multicolored hat, white shirt, and a leather jacket. He is holding the violin in his left hand and the bow in his right hand.
- Topic
- African American
- Blues (Music)
- Instrumentalists (Musicians)
- Photography
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of David D. Spitzer
- Object number
- 2012.164.33
- Restrictions & Rights
- © David D. Spitzer
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Eddie "Blues Man" Kirkland, 1989
- Photograph by
- Spitzer, David D., American
- Subject of
- Kirkland, Eddie, Jamaican, 1923 - 2011
- Medium
- silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (Image): 9 5/16 x 13 11/16 in. (23.6 x 34.8 cm)
- H x W (Sheet): 10 3/8 x 13 3/4 in. (26.4 x 35 cm)
- H x W (Matted): 16 x 20 in. (40.6 x 50.8 cm)
- Type
- gelatin silver prints
- portraits
- Place captured
- Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1989
- Description
- A black-and-white photograph of Eddie Bluesman Kirkland playing a guitar and singing at a performance in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. He is wearing a dark hat, white shirt, and a dark vest. He is singing into a microphone and his left hand and neck of the guitar are visible at the bottom right of the frame. The photo is taken from an extreme low angle.
- Topic
- African American
- Blues (Music)
- Instrumentalists (Musicians)
- Photography
- Singers (Musicians)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of David D. Spitzer
- Object number
- 2012.164.34
- Restrictions & Rights
- © David D. Spitzer
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Son Seals, 1994
- Photograph by
- Spitzer, David D., American
- Subject of
- Seals, Son, American, 1942 - 2004
- Medium
- silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (Image): 13 3/4 x 9 3/16 in. (35 x 23.3 cm)
- H x W (Sheet): 13 15/16 x 11 in. (35.4 x 27.9 cm)
- H x W (Matted): 20 x 16 in. (50.8 x 40.6 cm)
- Type
- gelatin silver prints
- portraits
- Place captured
- Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- ca. 1994
- Description
- A black-and-white photograph of Son Seals playing a white guitar during a performance in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. He is wearing a white shirt and a patterned vest with the guitar strap over his left shoulder. His head is turned to the right and his mouth is open.
- Topic
- African American
- Blues (Music)
- Instrumentalists (Musicians)
- Photography
- Singers (Musicians)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of David D. Spitzer
- Object number
- 2012.164.35
- Restrictions & Rights
- © David D. Spitzer
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Junior Wells, 1994
- Photograph by
- Spitzer, David D., American
- Subject of
- Wells, Junior, American, 1934 - 1998
- Medium
- silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (Image): 9 7/16 x 13 3/4 in. (24 x 34.9 cm)
- H x W (Sheet): 10 7/8 x 13 7/8 in. (27.7 x 35.2 cm)
- H x W (Matted): 16 x 20 in. (40.6 x 50.8 cm)
- Type
- gelatin silver prints
- portraits
- Place captured
- Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1994
- Description
- A black-and-white photograph of Junior Wells performing in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. He is wearing a light colored hat with a white band, white shirt, dark tie, black jacket, and lots of jewelry. He is holding a harmonica in his right hand an a microphone in his left.
- Topic
- African American
- Blues (Music)
- Instrumentalists (Musicians)
- Photography
- Singers (Musicians)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of David D. Spitzer
- Object number
- 2012.164.38
- Restrictions & Rights
- © David D. Spitzer
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Luther "Guitar Jr." Johnson, 1992
- Photograph by
- Spitzer, David D., American
- Subject of
- Johnson, Luther "Guitar Junior", American, born 1939
- Medium
- silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (Image): 13 11/16 x 9 5/16 in. (34.7 x 23.7 cm)
- H x W (Sheet): 13 3/4 x 10 1/2 in. (35 x 26.7 cm)
- H x W (Matted): 20 x 16 in. (50.8 x 40.6 cm)
- Type
- gelatin silver prints
- portraits
- Place captured
- Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- ca. 1992
- Description
- A black-and-white photograph of Luther "Guitar Junior" Johnson playing guitar during a performance in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. He is wearing a multicolored shirt and three necklaces. The black guitar strap is over his left shoulder. He has his eyes closed and his face is sweaty.
- Topic
- African American
- Blues (Music)
- Instrumentalists (Musicians)
- Photography
- Singers (Musicians)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of David D. Spitzer
- Object number
- 2012.164.43
- Restrictions & Rights
- © David D. Spitzer
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Lavelle White, 1992
- Photograph by
- Spitzer, David D., American
- Subject of
- White, Lavelle, American, born 1929
- Medium
- silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (Image): 13 3/4 x 10 3/16 in. (35 x 25.9 cm)
- H x W (Sheet): 13 3/4 x 10 13/16 in. (35 x 27.5 cm)
- H x W (Matted): 20 x 16 in. (50.8 x 40.6 cm)
- Type
- gelatin silver prints
- portraits
- Place captured
- Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1992
- Description
- A black-and-white photograph of Lavelle White singing at a corded microphone during a performance in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. She is wearing a dress and two necklaces, one of which has a heart on it. She is also wearing a light bow in her hair.
- Topic
- African American
- Blues (Music)
- Photography
- Singers (Musicians)
- Soul (Music)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of David D. Spitzer
- Object number
- 2012.164.44
- Restrictions & Rights
- © David D. Spitzer
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Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis, 1980
- Photograph by
- Spitzer, David D., American
- Subject of
- Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis, American, 1922 - 1986
- Medium
- silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (Image): 13 11/16 x 9 5/16 in. (34.8 x 23.7 cm)
- H x W (Sheet): 13 7/8 x 10 5/16 in. (35.2 x 26.2 cm)
- H x W (Matted): 20 x 16 in. (50.8 x 40.6 cm)
- Type
- gelatin silver prints
- portraits
- Place captured
- Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- ca. 1980
- Description
- A black-and-white photograph of jazz musician Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis with a saxaphone at a performance in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. He is bending slightly to adjust a microphone stand with his right hand. He wears striped light colored pants and a sweater.
- Topic
- African American
- Instrumentalists (Musicians)
- Jazz (Music)
- Photography
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of David D. Spitzer
- Object number
- 2012.164.47
- Restrictions & Rights
- © David D. Spitzer
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Buddy Montgomery, 1980
- Photograph by
- Spitzer, David D., American
- Subject of
- Montgomery, Buddy, American, 1930 - 2009
- Medium
- silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (Image): 13 3/4 x 9 7/16 in. (35 x 23.9 cm)
- H x W (Sheet): 13 15/16 x 10 7/8 in. (35.4 x 27.6 cm)
- H x W (Matted): 20 x 16 in. (50.8 x 40.6 cm)
- Type
- gelatin silver prints
- portraits
- Place captured
- Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- ca. 1980
- Description
- A black-and-white photograph of jazz musician Buddy Montgomery playing piano during a performance in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. The photo is taken from a low angle behind and to the right of Montgomery. he wears a dark suit and his face is just visible over his right shoulder.
- Topic
- African American
- Instrumentalists (Musicians)
- Jazz (Music)
- Photography
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of David D. Spitzer
- Object number
- 2012.164.48
- Restrictions & Rights
- © David D. Spitzer
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Queen Ida, 1990
- Photograph by
- Spitzer, David D., American
- Subject of
- Queen Ida, American, born 1929
- Medium
- silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (Image): 9 1/4 x 13 3/4 in. (23.5 x 35 cm)
- H x W (Sheet): 10 1/2 x 13 15/16 in. (26.7 x 35.4 cm)
- H x W (Matted): 16 x 20 in. (40.6 x 50.8 cm)
- Type
- gelatin silver prints
- portraits
- Place captured
- Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1990
- Description
- A black-and-white photograph of zydeco musician Queen Ida playing accordian during a performance in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. She is photographed from a low angle and to her right. She stands in front of a microphone with her left hand held in front of her. She wears a patterned, slightly shiny blouse and dangling earrings.
- Topic
- African American
- Instrumentalists (Musicians)
- Musicians
- Photography
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of David D. Spitzer
- Object number
- 2012.164.58
- Restrictions & Rights
- © David D. Spitzer
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C. J. Chenier, 1993
- Photograph by
- Spitzer, David D., American
- Subject of
- C. J. Chenier, American, born 1957
- Medium
- silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (Image): 13 3/4 x 9 7/16 in. (34.9 x 24 cm)
- H x W (Sheet): 13 3/4 x 10 13/16 in. (35 x 27.5 cm)
- H x W (Matted): 20 x 16 in. (50.8 x 40.6 cm)
- Type
- gelatin silver prints
- portraits
- Place captured
- Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- ca. 1993
- Description
- A black-and-white photograph of zydeco musician C. J. Chenier playing accordian during a performance in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Chenier stands in front of a microphone and is gesturing with his right hand. He wears a dark baseball cap and sunglasses. An electric advertising sign is out of focus but visible at the top of the frame.
- Topic
- African American
- Instrumentalists (Musicians)
- Music
- Photography
- Singers (Musicians)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of David D. Spitzer
- Object number
- 2012.164.59
- Restrictions & Rights
- © David D. Spitzer
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Little Ed Williams, 1992
- Photograph by
- Spitzer, David D., American
- Subject of
- Lil' Williams, Ed, American, born 1955
- Medium
- silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (Image): 13 3/4 x 9 5/16 in. (35 x 23.7 cm)
- H x W (Sheet): 14 x 10 5/8 in. (35.5 x 27 cm)
- H x W (Matted): 20 x 16 in. (50.8 x 40.6 cm)
- Type
- gelatin silver prints
- portraits
- Place captured
- Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1992
- Description
- A black-and-white photograph of blues musician Lil' Ed Williams playing guitar duing a performance in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Williams is standing in front of a microphone while playing his guitar. A slide is visible on Williams's right pinky finger. He wears a black t-shirt that with [CERTIFIED / ED HEAD] printed on the right shoulder. He smiles broadly.
- Topic
- African American
- Blues (Music)
- Composers (Musicians)
- Instrumentalists (Musicians)
- Photography
- Singers (Musicians)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of David D. Spitzer
- Object number
- 2012.164.60
- Restrictions & Rights
- © David D. Spitzer
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture