H x W (in frame): 15 × 22 × 1 in. (38.1 × 55.9 × 2.5 cm)
H x W (black and white photograph): 5 3/4 × 9 in. (14.6 × 22.9 cm)
Diameter (vinyl): 9 15/16 in. (25.2 cm)
Title
Black and white photograph and vinyl record of the Fisk Jubilee Singers
Description
A framed black-and-white photograph and vinyl record. Both are framed in white matting. The black-and-white photograph is positioned above the record.
2010.59.2a: The black-and-white photograph depicts a group of four men and five women in early 1900s attire. Some of the men and women sit, while other stand. The photograph was taken in the 1870s.
2010.59.2b: The black vinyl 78 rpm record is below the photographic print. It has a blue Columbia label in its center which reads: [Oh! Reign Massa Jesus Reign / Sung by / Fisk University Jubilee Singers / A2901 / 78901]. Additional writing detailing the price, music type, and the maker is also on the label. [78901] is etched into the vinyl.