Photograph by
Herron, Gaylord Oscar, American
Subject of
The Gap Band, American, 1967 - 2010
Wilson, Charlie, American
Wilson, Ronnie, American
Wilson, Robert, American, 1956 - 2010
Date
1974; printed 2012
Medium
ink on photographic paper
Dimensions
H x W (Image and Sheet): 13 x 20 1/4 in. (33 x 51.4 cm)
H x W (Mat): 20 x 24 in. (50.8 x 61 cm)
Description
Sepia-toned digital print on archival paper created by the photographer, Gaylord Oscar Herron. The photograph depicts brothers Charlie (right), Ronnie (center), and Robert (left) Wilson. They are all wearing 1970s-style tops and bell-bottom pants with various style hats, one top hat and two in what looks like a cowboy style. All three are seated on a white wooden porch swing. Below the photograph is the following annotation: "1974/095". The back of the print contains the artist's signature and date ("1974").
Classification
Photographs and Still Images
Type
portraits
digital prints
Topic
American West
Communities
Families
Funk (Music)
Photography
Rhythm and blues (Music)
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Gaylord Oscar Herron
Object number
2012.67.7
Restrictions & Rights
© Gaylord Oscar Herron
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd55fe29b1d-cb6b-4523-a362-d2e1d6a87b77

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