- Created by
- Dr. Withers, Ernest C., American, 1922 - 2007
- Subject of
- Franklin, Aretha, American, 1942 - 2018
- Unidentified Man or Men
- Southern Christian Leadership Conference, American, founded 1957
- Date
- July 1968
- Medium
- silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 20 x 16 in. (50.8 x 40.6 cm)
- Description
- Aretha Franklin is seated, wearing a white jacket with feathery cuffs, and sings into a microphone.
- Place depicted
- Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Movement
- Civil Rights Movement
- Type
- gelatin silver prints
- portraits
- Topic
- Civil rights
- Gospel (Music)
- Photography
- Rhythm and blues (Music)
- Singers (Musicians)
- U.S. History, 1961-1969
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2009.16.19
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Ernest C. Withers Trust
- Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.