- Written by
- Marshall, Paule, American, born 1929
- Published by
- G. P. Putnam's Sons, American, 1838 - 1996
- Date
- 1983
- Medium
- cardboard , paper (fiber product) and ink
- Dimensions
- 8 3/4 x 5 1/4 x 1 in. (22.2 x 13.3 x 2.5 cm)
- Description
- A hard cover case bound (adhesive) 256 page book (a), a novel written by Paule Marshall. The paper wrap around jacket (b) is printed with a thin black double line frame. At the top of the cover is [Paule Marshall] in brown, [Author of BROWN GIRL, BROWNSTONES] in black and [Praisesong / for the / Widow] in large bold purple letters. There is an illustration of a bust of a woman in the lower left. The verso features black, brown and purple text.
- Classification
- Books and Published Materials
- Type
- books
- Topic
- Families
- Literature
- Motherhood
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2011.158.4ab
- Restrictions & Rights
- ©Penguin Books, 1983
- Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.




