Photograph by
Unidentified
Subject of
Winburn, Anna Mae, 1913 - 1999
Used by
The Chicago Defender, American, founded 1905
Date
1950
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 vocalist and band leader Anna Mae Winburn featured in the Chicago Defender article from December 9, 1950. Winburn is featured with her arms raised. She is wearing a dress. The upper left of the printing plate has deteriorated. The back of the plate has an inscription that identifies the subject.
Place made
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Tools and Equipment
Photographs and Still Images
Type
printing plates
portraits
Topic
Black Press
Business
Jazz (Music)
Mass media
Singers (Musicians)
Technology
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Chicago Defender Publishing Company
Object number
2012.18.5.42
Restrictions & Rights
© Chicago Defender Publishing Company
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5dbf8c1e0-9a9b-4cbd-9d57-70b4e61a8687

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