Photograph by
Spitzer, David D., American
Subject of
Eddie "Cleanhead" Vinson, American, 1917 - 1988
Date
1987
Medium
silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
Dimensions
H x W (Image): 13 5/8 x 9 5/16 in. (34.6 x 23.6 cm)
H x W (Sheet): 13 3/4 x 10 5/8 in. (35 x 27 cm)
H x W (Matted): 20 x 16 in. (50.8 x 40.6 cm)
Description
A black-and-white photograph of Eddie "Cleanhead" Vinson playing a saxophone at a performance in Hialeah, FL. He is performing outdoors and wearing a gray suit, white shirt, and dark tie. A ring is visible on his left hand.
Place captured
Hialeah, Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Photographs and Still Images
Type
gelatin silver prints
portraits
Topic
Instrumentalists (Musicians)
Jazz (Music)
Photography
Rhythm and blues (Music)
Singers (Musicians)
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of David D. Spitzer
Object number
2012.164.4
Restrictions & Rights
© David D. Spitzer
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5c726680c-f800-4241-90ff-d2c236008bb3

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