Autographed portrait of Deek Watson by M. Smith Studio
- Photograph by
- Smith, Marvin, American, 1910 - 2003
- Smith, Morgan, American, born 1910
- Subject of
- Deek Watson, American, 1909 - 1969
- Date
- 1940s - 1950s
- Medium
- silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (Sheet): 10 × 8 in. (25.4 × 20.3 cm)
- Description
- A signed black-and-white photograph of Deek Watson. Watson wears a ring on both hands, a watch on his left wrist, and a bracelet on his right wrist. The photo is signed at top right: [To tiny great people / From Deek Watson / Just in case you / change your / mind / Lets Bow wo wo / wo wo "Ha Ha"]. Photographer's stamp on back reads [PHOTO BY M. SMITH / 243-251 W. 125TH STREET / MO. 2-3168 NEW YORK, N. / Credit line must be observed / Must not be syndicated, loaned or used for / advertising purposes without permission.]
- Place made
- Harlem, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Photographs and Still Images
- Type
- gelatin silver prints
- portraits
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Robert and Brenda Strong
- Object number
- 2011.42.30
- Restrictions & Rights
- Unknown - Restrictions Possible
- Rights assessment and proper usage is the responsibility of the user.