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Denim and suede suit jacket and bellbottoms worn by Charley Pride

Attributed to: Ortiz's Art Clothing and Ace Tailors, American
Worn by: Pride, Charley, American, born 1934

Medium: jacket: cotton denim, suede, and metal; pants: cotton denim, suede, and metal
Dimensions: H x W (jacket): 30 1/2 x 20 in. (77.5 x 50.8 cm); Inseam (pants): 34 1/2 in. (87.6 cm); Jacket on Form: 30 1/2 x 25 x 14 1/2 in. (77.5 x 63.5 x 36.8 cm)

Type: jean jackets; trousers

Place made: Galveston, Texas, United States, North and Central America

Date: 1976

Description: This denim jean jacket (a) and bell-bottom jeans (b) with suede patchwork details were worn by Charley Pride. The blue jean jacket (a) is cut straight with full-length sleeves and a fold-over collar with exaggerated pointed lapels. It closes at the center front with four (4) round metal buttons that have the text "KEMINGTON / 20 / GA / EXPRESS" engraved around them. Rectangular patches of tan, brown, and ochre suede with blue denim are sewn on the front and back yoke. There are two (2) patch pockets, one at each front chest, with pointed flaps that close using one (1) button each, though the button on the proper right pocket is missing. The cuff of each sleeve closes with two (2) buttons each. The jacket is not lined. There is a size tag at the interior center back neck.; The bell-bottom blue jeans have side panels on each leg made from rectangular patches of tan, brown, and ochre suede with blue denim, matching the yoke decoration on the jacket (a). The pants close at the center front waist with a metal zipper, one (1) metal snap, and one (1) metal hook-and-eye. There is one (1) inset pocket at the proper right front waist. The pants are not lined.

Topic: African American; Clothing and dress; Country (Music); Instrumentalists (Musicians); Singers (Musicians)

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Charley Pride

Object number: 2012.125.50ab

Restrictions & Rights: Public domain

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Classification: Clothing-Costume
Exhibition: Musical Crossroads
On View: NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 053

Data Source: National Museum of African American History and Culture

Color photographs and a negative of Eubie Blake and Bobbiegita Walker

Photograph by: Walker, Barbara, American
Subject of: Blake, Eubie, American, 1887 - 1983; Walker, Bobbiegita, American, born 1942

Medium: dye and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
Dimensions: H x W (photographs): 3 1/2 x 4 7/8 in. (8.9 x 12.4 cm); H x W (negative): 1 3/8 x 6 in. (3.5 x 15.2 cm)

Type: chromogenic color prints; portraits

Date: ca. 1981

Description: Four (4) color photographic images of Eubie Blake posing while the artist, Bobbiegita Walker, works on molding the bust and the original photographic negative strip.; 2011.149.5.6a: A color photograph of Eubie Blake sitting in a chair while artist Bobbiegita Walker works on a sculpture of his head. Blake is facing the camera and Walker is featured on the right holding a wood block up to the sculpture. The back of the image is blank.; 2011.149.5.6b: A color photograph of Eubie Blake sitting while being sculpted. Blake is facing to the right. Artist Bobbiegita Walker is featured in the right background working on the sculpture. The back of the image is blank.; 2011.149.5.6c: A color photograph of Eubie Blake sitting while being sculpted. He is featured seated, holding a cup in his proper right hand. Artist Bobbiegita Walker is working on the sculpture on the right side of the photograph. The back of the photograph is blank.; 2011.149.5.6d: A color photograph of Eubie Blake sitting next to his sculpture. He is featured holding a cup to his mouth with two hands. The back of the photograph is blank.

Topic: African American; Composers (Musicians); Instrumentalists (Musicians); Jazz (Music); Musical Theatre; Photography; Ragtime (Music)

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Bobbiegita Walker

Object number: 2011.149.5.6a-e

Restrictions & Rights: © Bobbiegita Walker

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Classification: Media Arts-Photography

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Color photographs of Eubie Blake and Bobbiegita Walker

Photograph by: Walker, Barbara, American
Subject of: Blake, Eubie, American, 1887 - 1983; Walker, Bobbiegita, American, born 1942; Walker, Bov; Jacobs, Lew, American

Medium: dye and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
Dimensions: H x W: 3 1/2 x 5 3/16 in. (8.9 x 13.2 cm)

Type: chromogenic color prints; portraits

Date: ca. 1981

Description: Five (5) color photographic images of Eubie Blake posing, while the artist, Bobbiegita Walker, works on the bust and unidentified people observe with the original photographic negative strip.; 2011.149.5.9a: A color photograph of Eubie Blake sitting in a chair while being sculpted by Bobbiegita Walker. Blake is facing the camera holding his proper right hand in the air and resting his proper left hand on his lap. Walker is featured on the right and is working on the sculpture. The back of the photograph is blank.; 2011.149.5.9b: A color photograph of Eubie Blake sitting in profile. Blake is holding his proper right hand in the air. Artist Bobbiegita Walker is sitting behind the sculpture of Blake in the background of the photograph. The back of the photograph is blank.; 2011.149.5.9c: A color photograph of Eubie Blake sitting while be sculpted by artist Bobbiegita Walker. Blake is sitting in profile, with his proper left side facing Walker. Walker is looking at Blake and has his proper right hand on the back of the sculpture. An unidentified person's arm is partially visible in the background of the photograph. The back of the photograph is blank.; 2011.149.5.9d: A color photograph of Eubie Blake sitting while be sculpted by artist Bobbiegita Walker. Blake is sitting in profile, with his proper left side facing Walker. Walker is looking at Blake and has his proper right hand on the back of the sculpture. An unidentified person is partially visible in the background of the photograph. The back of the photograph is blank.; 2011.149.5.9e: A color photograph of Eubie Blake sitting in a chair while being sculpted by Bobbiegita Walker. Blake is facing the camera and has hi proper right hand raised in the air. Walker is seated on a stool on the right side of the photograph. Lew Jacobs and Bov Walker are seated behind Blake. Photographer Barbara Walker is visible in the mirror on the wall in the background of the photograph. The back of the photograph is blank.

Topic: African American; Composers (Musicians); Instrumentalists (Musicians); Musical Theatre; Photography; Ragtime (Music)

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Bobbiegita Walker

Object number: 2011.149.5.9a-e

Restrictions & Rights: © Bobbiegita Walker

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Classification: Media Arts-Photography

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Calypso Songs

Song and story magazine about Harry Belafonte

Published by: Charlton Publications, American, founded 1940
Subject of: Belafonte, Harry Jr., American, born 1927

Medium: ink on printing paper
Dimensions: H x W: 11 x 8 5/16 in. (27.9 x 21.1 cm)

Type: magazines (periodicals)

Place printed: Derby, New Haven County, Connecticut, United States, North and Central America

Date: 1957

Description: A song and story book about Harry Belafonte, titled: [CALYPSO SONGS]. The cover features red and green letters at the top, a black and white photograph of Harry Belafonte at center left, and drawings of drums, maracas, and banjo at center right. Black type in a circle at the bottom lists the songs included in the song book. The back cover features a larger black and white photograph of Belafonte.

Topic: African American; Actors; African diaspora; Calypso (Music); Instrumentalists (Musicians)

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number: 2010.34.13

Restrictions & Rights: Unknown-Restrictions Possible

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Classification: Documents and Published Materials

Data Source: National Museum of African American History and Culture

Clarence B. Jones, Ph.D. Oral History Interview

Created by: Civil Rights History Project, American, founded 2009
Interview of: Jones, Clarence B. Ph.D., American, born 1931
Interviewed by: Cline, David P. Ph. D., American, born 1969
Subject of: Dr. King, Martin Luther Jr., American, 1929 - 1968; March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, American, founded 1963; Columbia University, American, founded 1754; Norton, Anne Aston Warder, American; Boston University School of Law, American, founded 1872

Medium: digital
Dimensions: Duration: 02:43:08

Type: video recordings; oral histories

Place collected: Palo Alto, Santa Clara County, California, United States, North and Central America
Place depicted: Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America; New York, United States, North and Central America; Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States, North and Central America; California, United States, North and Central America

Date: April 15, 2013

Description: The oral history consists of twelve digital files: 2011.174.84.1a, 2011.174.84.1b, 2011.174.84.1c, 2011.174.84.1d, 2011.174.84.1e, 2011.174.84.1f, 2011.174.84.1g, 2011.174.84.1h, 2011.174.84.1i, 2011.174.84.1j, and 2011.174.84.1k, 2011.174.84.1l.; Dr. Clarence B. Jones shares memories from his work as a legal advisor and speechwriter for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. In particular, he describes his significant contributions to the "I Have a Dream" speech, which King delivered at the March on Washington in 1963. Jones also describes his early life living in a Philadelphia home for indigent black orphans and foster children, because his parents, who were both domestic workers, could not afford to provide for him. Jones talks about his education at Columbia University, his training as a classical clarinetist, and some of his early encounters with leftist politics while in New York. Jones discusses the death of his mother and the profound effect it had on him. He describes his time spent in the military during the Korean War. Other topics discussed in the interview include Jones's marriage to Anne Norton, his studies at Boston University Law School, and his move to California to become an entertainment lawyer.; LOC ID: afc2010039_crhp0084

Topic: African American; Children; Civil Rights; Education; Instrumentalists (Musicians); Korean War, 1950-1953; Law; Military; United States--History--1961-1969

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture in partnership with the American Folklife Center, Library of Congress

Object number: 2011.174.84.1a-l

Restrictions & Rights: © Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture and The American Folklife Center, Library of Congress

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Collection title: Civil Rights History Project
Classification: Media Arts-Film and Video

Data Source: National Museum of African American History and Culture

Junction 88

16mm motion picture film of Junction 88

Directed by: Quigley, George P., 1940 - 1950
Subject of: Howard, Bob; Markham, Dewey, American, 1904 - 1981; Mitchell, Abbie, American, 1884 - 1960; Sissle, Noble, American, 1889 - 1975

Medium: 16mm Film (a): acetate film;; 16mm Film (b): acetate film;
Dimensions: Duration: 50 Minutes; Length (Film Reel 1): 1000 Feet; Length (Film Reel 2): 1000 Feet

Type: motion pictures (information artifacts)

Place filmed: United States, North and Central America

Date: 1948

Caption: In a quiet town named "Junction 88", a young musician, Buster Jenkins, struggles to find success and fights to win the approval of his sweetheart's father.
Description: 2015.167.11.1ab: 16mm black and white films.; In the small town of Junction 88, young black musician Buster Jenkins plays a love song on the piano for his sweetheart, Lolly Simpson. Meanwhile, out on the Simpsons' porch, Lolly's father, "Pop" Simpson, tells "Mom" Simpson and Buster's mother that he will not give his consent for his daughter to marry Buster because he believes that the struggling musician will not be able to make a decent living. Although the mothers defend Buster as a good, God-fearing, churchgoing boy, Pop continues to favor the hard-working, hard-drinking Onnie as his future son-in-law. Miles away from Junction 88, music agent Bob Howard and his colleague Piggy discover in their mail what they believe will be a hit song. Determined to sign the song's composer, "Hewlett Green," Bob and Piggy set out for Junction 88, the town from which the song was sent. When they arrive, Bob and Piggy are amazed to discover that no one in Junction 88 has ever heard of Hewlett Green. Bob and Piggy continue their fruitless search for Hewlett Green and enlist the help of a young boy named Chinka Pin, who spends much of his time singing at the town barber shop. Later, Bob and Piggy meet Lolly, who introduces them to her friend Caroline. Bob falls instantly in love with Caroline, and the four attend a benefit concert that Buster has organized at the church. Before the concert begins, Lolly introduces Bob and Piggy to Buster, and they are granted permission from Buster to perform in the concert. Noble Sissle and his orchestra play after Chinka Pin sings the National Anthem. Bob and Piggy close the concert with three songs. Lolly notices that Buster is upset about something, but he keeps his troubles to himself and tells her that he is not ready to reveal what is upsetting him. Bob and Piggy put the word out that they want to sign Hewlett Green to a long-term contract. The search quickly comes to an end, however, when Buster steps forward in church and reveals that he has been writing songs under the assumed name of Hewlett Green. After signing a contract with Bob and Piggy, Buster takes Lolly's hand in marriage.; Source: AFI Catalog of Feature Films. Accessed on August 10, 2016 (http://www.afi.com/members/catalog/DetailView.aspx?s=&Movie=27661)

Topic: African American; Instrumentalists (Musicians); Race films; Rural life; Singers (Musicians)

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Randall and Sam Nieman

Object number: 2015.167.11.1ab

Restrictions & Rights: Unknown - Restrictions Possible

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Collection title: Nieman Film Collection
Classification: Media Arts-Film and Video

Data Source: National Museum of African American History and Culture

New Orleans • USA

Created by: Freed, Leonard, American, 1929 - 2006
Subject of: Unidentified Man or Men

Medium: silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
Dimensions: H x W: 10 1/4 x 15 1/8 in. (26 x 38.4 cm)

Type: gelatin silver prints; portraits

Place depicted: New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, North and Central America

Date: 1965

Description: Silver gelatin photograh featuring an image of two men with hats shown playing brass instruments during a funeral procession.

Topic: African American; Instrumentalists (Musicians); Photography; Soul (Music)

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Brigitte Freed in memory of Leonard Freed

Object number: 2009.36.3

Restrictions & Rights: © Leonard Freed/Magnum

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Classification: Media Arts-Photography

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Felt hat with medallion worn by Bo Diddley

Created by: Resistol Hats, American, founded 1927
Owned by: Diddley, Bo, American, 1928 - 2008

Medium: felt, silver
Dimensions: H x W (hat): 5 3/4 x 12 x 13 in. (14.6 x 30.5 x 33 cm); L x W (hatbox): 18 1/2 x 15 x 8 in. (47 x 38.1 x 20.3 cm)

Type: hats

Date: ca. 1992

Description: Hat worn on stage by Bo Diddley for the last 15 years of his career, including his final performance on May 12, 2007. The hat is made of black felt, with brown trim around the brim and a wide black ribbon band featuring the silver medallion bearing the name "BO" designed by Diddly himself. There are several other decorative elements attached to the band: a round "BLUES" pin, a Smokey Bear pin, a Florida Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry pin, and a gold pin in the shape of an alligator.

Topic: African American; Blues (Music); Clothing and dress; Instrumentalists (Musicians); Rhythm and blues (Music); Rock and roll (Music); Singers (Musicians)

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number: 2009.42.1ab

Restrictions & Rights: No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Classification: Clothing-Costume
Exhibition: Musical Crossroads
On View: NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 053

Data Source: National Museum of African American History and Culture

Street Musicians

Created by: Schwartz, Joe, American, 1913 - 2013
Subject of: Unidentified Man or Men

Medium: silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
Dimensions: H x W (Image): 14 5/16 x 19 5/16 in. (36.3 x 49.1 cm); H x W (Sheet): 19 7/8 x 15 15/16 in. (50.5 x 40.5 cm)

Type: gelatin silver prints

Place depicted: Kentucky, United States, North and Central America

Date: 1940s

Caption: Street Musicians - East 6th Street, Kentucky, 1940's; Joe Schwartz, Folk Photography: Poems I've Never Written (2000), 74.
Description: A black-and-white photograph of street musicians playing a guitar, string bass, and third unseen instrument on the sidewalk.

Topic: African American; Instrumentalists (Musicians); Photography

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Joe Schwartz and Family

Object number: 2010.74.67

Restrictions & Rights: © Joe Schwartz

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Classification: Media Arts-Photography

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Serenaders of Kingsboro

Created by: Schwartz, Joe, American, 1913 - 2013
Subject of: Unidentified Man or Men; Unidentified Woman or Women

Medium: silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
Dimensions: H x W (Image): 10 1/2 x 13 3/8 in. (26.7 x 34 cm); H x W (Sheet): 11 x 13 7/8 in. (27.9 x 35.2 cm)

Type: gelatin silver prints

Place depicted: Ocean Hill, Brooklyn, New York City, Kings County, New York, United States, North and Central America

Date: 1940s

Caption: Serenaders of Kingsboro - Kingsboro Housing Project, 6th Walk, Ocean Hill, Brooklyn, New York, 1940's; Joe Schwartz, Folk Photography: Poems I've Never Written (2000), 75.
Description: A black-and-white photograph of a group of young men, two of whom play guitars, posing for the photograph.

Topic: African American; Instrumentalists (Musicians); Photography

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Joe Schwartz and Family

Object number: 2010.74.68

Restrictions & Rights: © Joe Schwartz

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Classification: Media Arts-Photography

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Eubie Blake

Created by: Walker, Bobbiegita, American, born 1942
Subject of: Blake, Eubie, American, 1887 - 1983

Medium: stoneware clay
Dimensions: 19 x 9 x 13 1/2 in. (48.3 x 22.9 x 34.3 cm)

Type: busts; portraits; sculptures

Date: 1981

Description: A three dimensional original portrait bust sculpture of Eubie Blake by the artist, Bobbiegita Walker. Made of high-fired stoneware clay, the bust (a) is complete with eye glasses (b), and depicts Blake wearing a collared shirt and tie. It is about 30 percent larger than life size.

Topic: African American; Art; Composers (Musicians); Instrumentalists (Musicians)

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Bobbiegita Walker

Object number: 2011.128.1ab

Restrictions & Rights: © Bobbiegita Walker

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Classification: Visual Arts

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Life casts of Eubie Blake's hands

Created by: Walker, Bobbiegita, American, born 1942
Subject of: Blake, Eubie, American, 1887 - 1983

Medium: plaster and polyester resin
Dimensions: L x W (left hand): 10 1/2 x 4 1/4 x 2 1/4 in. (26.7 x 10.8 x 5.7 cm); L x W (right hand): 10 x 5 x 2 1/4 in. (25.4 x 12.7 x 5.7 cm)

Type: casts

Date: 1982

Description: Life casts of musician Eubie Blake's hands made of polyester resin. The casts end at the wrists and the proper left hand is pointed upwards, while the proper right hand is positioned at an angle.

Topic: African American; Art; Composers (Musicians); Instrumentalists (Musicians)

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Bobbiegita Walker

Object number: 2011.128.2ab

Restrictions & Rights: No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Classification: Visual Arts
Exhibition: Musical Crossroads
On View: NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 053

Data Source: National Museum of African American History and Culture

Color photograph of the bust of Eubie Blake by the artist Bob Walker

Created by: Walker, Bobbiegita, American, born 1942
Subject of: Blake, Eubie, American, 1887 - 1983

Medium: dye and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
Dimensions: L x W: 5 1/4 x 3 1/2 in. (13.3 x 8.9 cm)

Type: snapshots; portraits

Date: 1981

Description: A color snapshot taken during Eubie Blake's modeling sessions for the portrait bust by Bobbiegita Walker. This image depicts the bus itself, with the bottom mount draped in white fabric.

Topic: African American; Art; Composers (Musicians); Instrumentalists (Musicians); Photography

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Bobbiegita Walker

Object number: 2011.128.3.1

Restrictions & Rights: ©Bobbiegita Walker

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Classification: Media Arts-Photography

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Color photograph of Eubie Blake and artist Bob Walker during modeling sessions

Photograph by: Walker, Barbara, American
Subject of: Blake, Eubie, American, 1887 - 1983; Walker, Bobbiegita, American, born 1942

Medium: dye and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
Dimensions: L x W: 3 1/2 x 5 1/4 in. (8.9 x 13.3 cm)

Type: snapshots; portraits

Date: 1981

Description: A color snapshot taken during Eubie Blake's modeling sessions for the portrait bust by Bobbiegita Walker. This image depicts Blake, dressed in suit and tie, sitting to Walker's proper right as the artist works on the sculpture.

Topic: African American; Art; Composers (Musicians); Instrumentalists (Musicians); Photography

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Bobbiegita Walker

Object number: 2011.128.3.10

Restrictions & Rights: ©Bobbiegita Walker

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Classification: Media Arts-Photography

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Color photograph of Eubie Blake and artist Bob Walker during a modeling session

Photograph by: Walker, Barbara, American
Subject of: Blake, Eubie, American, 1887 - 1983; Walker, Bobbiegita, American, born 1942

Medium: dye and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
Dimensions: L x W: 3 1/2 x 5 1/4 in. (8.9 x 13.3 cm)

Type: snapshots; portraits

Date: 1981

Description: A color snapshot taken during Eubie Blake's modeling sessions for the portrait bust by Bobbiegita Walker. This image depicts Blake, dressed in suit and tie, sitting to Walker's proper right as the artist works on the sculpture.

Topic: African American; Art; Composers (Musicians); Instrumentalists (Musicians); Photography

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Bobbiegita Walker

Object number: 2011.128.3.2

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Classification: Media Arts-Photography

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Color photograph of Eubie Blake and artist Bob Walker during a modeling session

Photograph by: Walker, Barbara, American
Subject of: Blake, Eubie, American, 1887 - 1983; Walker, Bobbiegita, American, born 1942

Medium: dye and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
Dimensions: L x W: 3 1/2 x 5 1/4 in. (8.9 x 13.3 cm)

Type: snapshots; portraits

Date: 1981

Description: A color snapshot taken during Eubie Blake's modeling sessions for the portrait bust by Bobbiegita Walker. This image depicts the artist working on the sculpture in the foreground as Blake sits with the publicist Phoebe Jacobs in the background.

Topic: African American; Art; Composers (Musicians); Instrumentalists (Musicians); Photography

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Bobbiegita Walker

Object number: 2011.128.3.3

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Classification: Media Arts-Photography

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Color photograph of Eubie Blake and artist Bob Walker during a modeling session

Photograph by: Walker, Barbara, American
Subject of: Blake, Eubie, American, 1887 - 1983; Walker, Bobbiegita, American, born 1942

Medium: dye and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
Dimensions: L x W: 3 1/2 x 5 1/4 in. (8.9 x 13.3 cm)

Type: snapshots; portraits

Date: 1981

Description: A color snapshot taken during Eubie Blake's modeling sessions for the portrait bust by Bobbiegita Walker. This image depicts the artist working on the sculpture in the foreground as Blake sits with another man in the background.

Topic: African American; Art; Composers (Musicians); Instrumentalists (Musicians); Photography

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Bobbiegita Walker

Object number: 2011.128.3.4

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Classification: Media Arts-Photography

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Color photograph of Eubie Blake and artist Bob Walker during a modeling session

Photograph by: Walker, Barbara, American
Subject of: Blake, Eubie, American, 1887 - 1983; Walker, Bobbiegita, American, born 1942

Medium: dye and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
Dimensions: L x W: 3 1/2 x 5 1/4 in. (8.9 x 13.3 cm)

Type: snapshots; portraits

Date: 1981

Description: A color snapshot taken during Eubie Blake's modeling sessions for the portrait bust by Bobbiegita Walker. This image depicts the Blake, dressed in a suit and tie, in the foreground as the artist works on the sculpture in the background. Walker is smiling at Blake, who appears to be talking.

Topic: African American; Art; Composers (Musicians); Instrumentalists (Musicians); Photography

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Bobbiegita Walker

Object number: 2011.128.3.5

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Classification: Media Arts-Photography

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Color photograph of Eubie Blake and artist Bob Walker during a modeling session

Photograph by: Walker, Barbara, American
Subject of: Blake, Eubie, American, 1887 - 1983; Walker, Bobbiegita, American, born 1942

Medium: dye and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
Dimensions: L x W: 3 1/2 x 5 1/4 in. (8.9 x 13.3 cm)

Type: snapshots; portraits

Date: 1981

Description: A color snapshot taken during Eubie Blake's modeling sessions for the portrait bust by Bobbiegita Walker. This image depicts the Blake, dressed in a suit and tie, in the foreground as the artist works on the sculpture in the background.

Topic: African American; Art; Composers (Musicians); Instrumentalists (Musicians); Photography

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Bobbiegita Walker

Object number: 2011.128.3.6

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Classification: Media Arts-Photography

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Color photograph of Eubie Blake during modeling sessions for artist Bob Walker

Photograph by: Walker, Bobbiegita, American, born 1942
Subject of: Blake, Eubie, American, 1887 - 1983

Medium: dye and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
Dimensions: L x W: 5 1/4 x 3 1/2 in. (13.3 x 8.9 cm)

Type: snapshots; portraits

Date: 1981

Description: A color snapshot taken during Eubie Blake's modeling sessions for the portrait bust by Bobbiegita Walker. This image depicts the Blake, dressed in a suit and tie, sitting and looking at the camera.

Topic: African American; Art; Composers (Musicians); Instrumentalists (Musicians); Photography

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Bobbiegita Walker

Object number: 2011.128.3.7

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Classification: Media Arts-Photography

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