Written by
Toomer, Jean, American, 1894 - 1967
Published by
Broadside Press, founded 1965
Date
1950; printed 1967
Medium
ink on paper
Dimensions
H x W: 11 x 8 1/2 in. (27.9 x 21.6 cm)
Description
A poem titled "Song of the Son" written by Jean Toomer and published by Broadside Press as Broadside No. 15. The poem is printed on off-white paper with purple accents in purple ink. The text is bordered by a purple rectangle with a scalloped inside edge. The copyright, broadside number, and publisher information is printed at the bottom of the page. The back side of the page is blank.
Place printed
Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Memorabilia and Ephemera - Other
Movement
BAM (Black Arts Movement 1965-1976)
Type
poems
Topic
Black Press
Literature
Mass media
Poetry
Slavery
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2013.154.7
Restrictions & Rights
© 1950 Jean Toomer
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5c586c32b-cb5f-424e-8491-cbc3999c812e

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