Printing plate of Mildred Smith and Alfred Drake
- Photograph by
- Unidentified
- Subject of
- Smith, Mildred
- Drake, Alfred, American, 1914 - 1992
- Used by
- The Chicago Defender, American, founded 1905
- Date
- January 1947
- Medium
- ink on zinc
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 5 9/16 × 3 7/8 × 1/16 in. (14.1 × 9.8 × 0.2 cm)
- Description
- A printing plate of Mildred Smith and Alfred Drake. Smith is featured on the left side wearing a light-colored jacket. Drake is on the right side leaning his head on Smith's shoulder. The two actors were promoting the Broadway show Beggar's Holiday. The back of the plate has an inscription that reads [50,549-a / Drake and Smith / Beggars Holiday / Stage].
- Place made
- Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Tools and Equipment
- Photographs and Still Images
- Type
- printing plates
- portraits
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Chicago Defender Publishing Company
- Object number
- 2012.18.5.21
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Chicago Defender Publishing Company
- Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.