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  • Mongo Santamaria, 1979

    Photograph by
    Spitzer, David D., American
    Subject of
    Mongo Santamaría, Cuban American, 1917 - 2003
    Date
    1979
    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)
    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.
    Place captured
    Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Topic
    Composers (Musicians)
    Instrumentalists (Musicians)
    Jazz (Music)
    Latin 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
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd58b941a1e-72b8-4a0a-959c-52e024228683
  • Buddy Guy, 1990

    Photograph by
    Spitzer, David D., American
    Subject of
    Guy, Buddy, American, born 1936
    Date
    1990
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image): 13 3/4 x 9 13/16 in. (35 x 25 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)
    Description
    A black-and-white photograph of Buddy Guy playing a white guitar with a black strap at a concert in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. The strap, over his left shoulder, says "Fender" upside down. He is wearing a zipped up jacket.
    Place captured
    Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Topic
    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
    2012.164.5
    Restrictions & Rights
    © David D. Spitzer
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5ca7bf32b-0b8d-4da8-88b2-8b88d96f3876
  • Sonny Stitt, 1980

    Photograph by
    Spitzer, David D., American
    Subject of
    Stitt, Sonny, American, 1924 - 1982
    Unidentified Man or Men
    Date
    1980
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image): 13 5/8 x 9 3/16 in. (34.6 x 23.4 cm)
    H x W (Sheet): 13 7/8 x 11 in. (35.3 x 27.9 cm)
    H x W (Matted): 20 x 16 in. (50.8 x 40.6 cm)
    Description
    A black-and-white photograph of jazz saxaphonist Sonny Stitt playing during a performance in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Stitt is photographed almost full body and from the left. He stands playing the saxaphone in front of a microphone and wears a light colored striped suit. Just behind him is another unidentified musician.
    Place captured
    Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Topic
    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
    2012.164.94
    Restrictions & Rights
    © David D. Spitzer
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd50407e0fe-fb2f-4ee4-b7bb-29513142f43c
  • Ray Bryant, 1979

    Photograph by
    Spitzer, David D., American
    Subject of
    Bryant, Ray, American, 1931 - 2011
    Date
    ca. 1979
    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 15/16 x 10 1/16 in. (35.4 x 25.6 cm)
    H x W (Matted): 20 x 16 in. (50.8 x 40.6 cm)
    Description
    A black-and-white photograph of jazz musician and composer Ray Bryant posing in front of a piano in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. The portrait is shot across a piano behind which Bryant poses. Bryant smiles broadly and wears a light colored camp shirt. He is lit from the side with much of the photo in shadow.
    Place captured
    Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Topic
    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
    2012.164.99
    Restrictions & Rights
    © David D. Spitzer
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd55ff30347-e424-4797-9327-0c5590e43bb8
  • Taj Mahal, 1989

    Photograph by
    Spitzer, David D., American
    Subject of
    Mahal, Taj, American, born 1942
    Date
    1989
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image): 9 11/16 x 13 3/4 in. (24.6 x 34.9 cm)
    H x W (Sheet): 10 13/16 x 13 3/4 in. (27.5 x 34.9 cm)
    H x W (Matted): 16 x 20 in. (40.6 x 50.8 cm)
    Description
    A black-and-white photograph of Taj Mahal playing a guitar in front of a microphone at a concert in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. He is wearing a multicolored shirt, black beret, and sunglasses.
    Place captured
    Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Topic
    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
    2012.164.1
    Restrictions & Rights
    © David D. Spitzer
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd590b90688-d22e-45b1-bd91-d4134b606d56
  • Magic Slim, 1991

    Photograph by
    Spitzer, David D., American
    Subject of
    Magic Slim, American, 1937 - 2013
    Date
    1991
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image): 13 3/4 x 9 11/16 in. (34.9 x 24.6 cm)
    H x W (Sheet): 13 3/4 x 10 5/8 in. (34.9 x 27 cm)
    H x W (Matted): 20 x 16 in. (50.8 x 40.6 cm)
    Description
    A black-and-white photograph of blues musician Magic Slim holding an guitar at a performance in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Slim is photographed from the front and hold his guitar to his chest with the fingers of his right hand splayed across the guitar body. He wears a dark t-shirt with the word [Chicago] visible and a wide brimmed black hat.
    Place collected
    Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Topic
    Blues (Music)
    Composers (Musicians)
    Instrumentalists (Musicians)
    Photography
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of David D. Spitzer
    Object number
    2012.164.108
    Restrictions & Rights
    © David D. Spitzer
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd56173186e-921d-4bb7-80cc-5dbf4d910e5e
  • Eddie King, 1989

    Photograph by
    Spitzer, David D., American
    Subject of
    King, Eddie, American, 1938 - 2012
    Unidentified Man or Men
    Date
    1989
    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)
    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.
    Place captured
    Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Topic
    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
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5a31d26c8-38a6-403c-82ef-25eab00968fe
  • Junior Wells, 1994

    Photograph by
    Spitzer, David D., American
    Subject of
    Wells, Junior, American, 1934 - 1998
    Date
    1994
    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)
    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.
    Place captured
    Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Topic
    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
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5f08b05de-5b9e-4293-a6c8-f73567fbf3b7
  • Queen Ida, 1990

    Photograph by
    Spitzer, David D., American
    Subject of
    Queen Ida, American, born 1929
    Date
    1990
    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)
    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.
    Place captured
    Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Topic
    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
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5d6274c08-665a-4c89-b6b5-97da06eac5b0
  • Eddie "Blues Man" Kirkland, 1989

    Photograph by
    Spitzer, David D., American
    Subject of
    Kirkland, Eddie, Jamaican, 1923 - 2011
    Date
    1989
    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)
    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.
    Place captured
    Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Topic
    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
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5afc5b511-f76f-498f-ba99-fc8c1ad964f0
  • Lavelle White, 1992

    Photograph by
    Spitzer, David D., American
    Subject of
    White, Lavelle, American, born 1929
    Date
    1992
    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)
    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.
    Place captured
    Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Topic
    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
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5a32aeef7-ed22-4a92-ac92-f6634e1c0c98
  • Charles Brown, 1995

    Photograph by
    Spitzer, David D., American
    Subject of
    Brown, Charles, American, 1922 - 1999
    Date
    ca. 1995
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image): 13 11/16 x 9 7/16 in. (34.8 x 23.9 cm)
    H x W (Sheet): 14 x 11 in. (35.5 x 28 cm)
    H x W (Matted): 20 x 16 in. (50.8 x 40.6 cm)
    Description
    A black-and-white photograph of blues musician Charles Brown playing piano during a performance in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Brown is photographed in profile from his right. He is crouched over the piano and wears a cap and dark jacket that appear to be covered in some kind of white powdery material.
    Place captured
    Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Topic
    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
    2012.164.55
    Restrictions & Rights
    © David D. Spitzer
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd573ea1c86-c622-4471-86bd-4089cdbc23d3
  • Son Seals, 1994

    Photograph by
    Spitzer, David D., American
    Subject of
    Seals, Son, American, 1942 - 2004
    Date
    ca. 1994
    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)
    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.
    Place captured
    Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Topic
    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
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd56e41104e-d4a4-46e7-90e7-285e55dfa06d
  • Stanley Turrentine, 1984

    Photograph by
    Spitzer, David D., American
    Subject of
    Turrentine, Stanley, American, 1934 - 2000
    Date
    1984
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image): 9 5/16 x 13 3/4 in. (23.6 x 35 cm)
    H x W (Sheet): 10 5/16 x 13 15/16 in. (26.2 x 35.4 cm)
    H x W (Matted): 16 x 20 in. (40.6 x 50.8 cm)
    Description
    A black-and-white photograph of Stanley Turrentine playing the saxaphone during a performance in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. The photo is taken from a low angle and to Turrentine's right, showing him from the chest up. He wears a light colored suit and has his eyes closed while playing.
    Place captured
    Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Topic
    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
    2012.164.49
    Restrictions & Rights
    © David D. Spitzer
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5e7a39d29-4d7c-49d6-acc9-2847c3f127b1
  • Luther "Guitar Jr." Johnson, 1992

    Photograph by
    Spitzer, David D., American
    Subject of
    Johnson, Luther "Guitar Junior", American, born 1939
    Date
    ca. 1992
    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)
    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.
    Place captured
    Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Topic
    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
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5fce60910-508c-4add-841a-862833004b45
  • Della Reese, 1979

    Photograph by
    Spitzer, David D., American
    Subject of
    Della Reese, American, 1937 - 2017
    Date
    ca. 1979
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image): 13 7/8 x 9 3/8 in. (35.2 x 23.8 cm)
    H x W (Sheet): 14 x 10 1/2 in. (35.5 x 26.7 cm)
    H x W (Matted): 20 x 16 in. (50.8 x 40.6 cm)
    Description
    A black-and-white photograph of vocalist Della Reese singing during a performance in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Reese is photographed from the right and is singinging into a microphone held in her right hand. She wears a dark dress with patterned sequins.
    Place captured
    Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Topic
    Actors
    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
    2012.164.110
    Restrictions & Rights
    © David D. Spitzer
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5c5018352-2c24-475a-8cc4-1f5c49f6c6da
  • Lucky Peterson, 1994

    Photograph by
    Spitzer, David D., American
    Subject of
    Peterson, Lucky, American, born 1964
    Date
    1994
    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)
    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."
    Place captured
    Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Topic
    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
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd52beebecf-26d1-4c82-be61-ef276e78f6e9
  • Billy Eckstine, 1980

    Photograph by
    Spitzer, David D., American
    Subject of
    Billy Eckstine, American, 1914 - 1993
    Date
    1980
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image): 13 3/4 x 9 3/16 in. (35 x 23.4 cm)
    H x W (Sheet): 13 7/8 x 10 1/8 in. (35.3 x 25.7 cm)
    H x W (Matted): 20 x 16 in. (50.8 x 40.6 cm)
    Description
    A black-and-white photograph of singer and bandleader Billy Eckstine in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. He is photographed slightly from above with a wood paneled wall behind him. He is lighting a pipe and wears a dark striped suit with a polka-dot handkerchief.
    Place captured
    Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Topic
    Conductors (Musicians)
    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
    2012.164.81
    Restrictions & Rights
    © David D. Spitzer
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd508af5913-b62d-4832-9a52-0220cf461964
  • Etta James, 1991

    Photograph by
    Spitzer, David D., American
    Subject of
    James, Etta, American, 1938 - 2012
    Date
    1991
    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)
    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.
    Place captured
    Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Topic
    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
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5ccd90888-8750-4a85-b252-8c44500067f2
  • Arthur Prysock, 1981

    Photograph by
    Spitzer, David D., American
    Subject of
    Prysock, Arthur, American, 1929 - 1997
    Date
    ca. 1981
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image): 9 5/16 x 13 5/8 in. (23.7 x 34.6 cm)
    H x W (Sheet): 10 13/16 x 13 11/16 in. (27.5 x 34.8 cm)
    H x W (Matted): 16 x 20 in. (40.6 x 50.8 cm)
    Description
    A black-and-white photograph of Arthur Prysock taken in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. He is smiling at the camera and is wearing a light suit, white shirt, and black tie with white polkadots on it.
    Place captured
    Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Topic
    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
    2012.164.18
    Restrictions & Rights
    © David D. Spitzer
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5ad74be86-4326-468a-a154-c64fd822d18a

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