Created by
Kriegsmann, James J., 1909 - 1994
Subject of
Robinson, Frank Isaac "Sugar Chile", American, born 1938
Date
mid 20th Century
Medium
photographic gelatin , silver and photographic paper
Dimensions
L x W: 10 x 8 in. (25.4 x 20.3 cm)
Description
Black and white photograph of Frank Isaac Robinson, better known as "Sugar Chile" Robinson, a child musicial prodigy during the 1940s and 1950s. He posed sitting on top of a white baby grand piano with his feet resting on the keyboard. The photograph is autographed by Robinson on the front in blue ink.
Classification
Media Arts-Photography
Type
gelatin silver prints
portraits
Topic
Child musicians
Photography
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Jackie Bryant Smith
Object number
2010.66.71
Restrictions & Rights
© Time and Life Pictures/Getty Images
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd534df9d7a-450d-4ed2-9336-c9687b015b40

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