Photograph by
Walker, Bobbiegita, American, born 1942
Subject of
Blake, Eubie, American, 1887 - 1983
Date
ca. 1982
Medium
dye and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
Dimensions
H x W (Photographs): 4 7/8 x 3 1/2 in. (12.4 x 8.9 cm)
H x W (negative): 1 3/8 x 6 in. (3.5 x 15.2 cm)
Description
Three (3) color photographic images of Eubie Blake's hand casts made by Bobbiegita Walker and the original photographic negative strip. The hands are pointed upward and are resting on one another.
Classification
Media Arts-Photography
Type
chromogenic color prints
Topic
Art
Composers (Musicians)
Instrumentalists (Musicians)
Jazz (Music)
Musical Theatre
Photography
Ragtime (Music)
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Bobbiegita Walker
Object number
2011.149.5.2a-d
Restrictions & Rights
© Bobbiegita Walker
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd58e41bda6-a9db-48d9-860e-1cc6c15f17f6

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