Photograph by
Spitzer, David D., American
Subject of
Wells, Junior, American, 1934 - 1998
Date
1994
Medium
silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
Dimensions
H x W (Image): 9 7/16 x 13 3/4 in. (24 x 34.9 cm)
H x W (Sheet): 10 7/8 x 13 7/8 in. (27.7 x 35.2 cm)
H x W (Matted): 16 x 20 in. (40.6 x 50.8 cm)
Description
A black-and-white photograph of Junior Wells performing in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. He is wearing a light colored hat with a white band, white shirt, dark tie, black jacket, and lots of jewelry. He is holding a harmonica in his right hand an a microphone in his left.
Place captured
Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Photographs and Still Images
Type
gelatin silver prints
portraits
Topic
Blues (Music)
Instrumentalists (Musicians)
Photography
Singers (Musicians)
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of David D. Spitzer
Object number
2012.164.38
Restrictions & Rights
© David D. Spitzer
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5f08b05de-5b9e-4293-a6c8-f73567fbf3b7

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