Photograph by
Rev. Anderson, Henry Clay, American, 1911 - 1998
Subject of
McClain, Mary "Diamond Teeth", American, 1902 - 2000
Date
1948 - 1970s
Medium
silver and photographic gelatin on acetate film
Dimensions
H x W: 5 x 4 in (12.7 x 10.2 cm)
Description
A black-and-white portrait of “Diamond Teeth” Mary standing on a stage with a microphone in front of her as she sings. She is dressed in a floor length gown with opera gloves past her elbows. She is adorned with a crown, long earrings, a necklace, and large rings on each of her ring fingers.
Place made
Greenville, Washington County, Mississippi, United States
Classification
Media Arts-Photography
Type
negatives
portraits
Topic
American South
Amusements
Blues (Music)
Communities
Photography
Segregation
Singers (Musicians)
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2007.1.69.17.53.C
Restrictions & Rights
© Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd534960b81-7ffa-4479-b42a-7f7afa0be881

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