Poster featuring James Brown in a black suit and bowtie

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Created by: Unidentified
Owned by: Brown, James, American, 1933 - 2006

Date: ca. 1980

Medium: ink on paper
Dimensions: H x W: 20 1/16 × 18 1/2 in. (51 × 47 cm)

Description: A poster with an image of James Brown standing with outstretched arms at center. His hands are turned upward and he is smiling. James Brown is wearing a black bowtie, white shirt, black pants and black shoes. He is standing in front of a light yellow background.

Classification: Memorabilia and Ephemera

Type: portraits; posters

Topic: Communication; Funk (Music); Soul (Music)

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

Object number: 2008.7.16

Restrictions & Rights: Unknown - Restrictions Possible; Rights assessment and proper usage is the responsibility of the user.

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Poster featuring James Brown in a black suit and bowtie