Written by
Baker, Josephine, American, 1906 - 1975
Received by
Wallace, Margaret Martin, American
Date
November 1, 1938
Medium
ink on paper
Dimensions
H x W: 10 1/2 x 8 1/8 in. (26.7 x 20.6 cm)
Description
A signed, typed letter from Josephine Baker to her sister Margaret Martin Wallace ("Meg"). The letter is written in French and was accompanied by a typed translation of the text.
Transcription Center Status
Transcription Available
Place made
Le Vésinet, Paris, Île-de-France, France, Europe
Classification
Documents and Manuscripts
Movement
Harlem Renaissance (New Negro Movement)
Type
letters (correspondence)
Topic
Actors
Entertainers
Families
U.S. History, 1933-1945
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2010.36.14
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd522e649c9-3272-4745-a098-19834ef5d572

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