Written by
Hughes, Langston, American, 1902 - 1967
Published by
Simon & Schuster, Inc., founded 1924
Owned by
Horne, Lena, American, 1917 - 2010
Date
1950
Medium
ink on paper (fiber product) and cardboard with plastic
Dimensions
8 1/8 x 5 7/8 x 7/8 in. (20.6 x 14.9 x 2.2 cm)
Description
Book has a tan cover with green writing. On the first page of the book is an inscription that reads, "Bon Voyage to Lena / Horne - all my / good wishes - / and continued / admiration - / Sincerely, / Langston Hughes / New York, / May 14, / 1950".
Classification
Books and Published Materials
Type
hardcover books
Topic
Actors
Literature
Singers (Musicians)
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2011.27.3.1
Restrictions & Rights
©1950 by Langston Hughes, renewed 1978 George Houston Bass
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd53e47e144-720a-49df-8c70-c5f9b6a9f7fa

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