Photograph by
Unidentified
Subject of
Unidentified Man or Men
Unidentified Woman or Women
Date
1930-1950
Medium
silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
Dimensions
H x W (Image): 4 3/8 × 6 1/2 in. (11.1 × 16.5 cm)
H x W (Sheet): 5 1/16 × 6 15/16 in. (12.8 × 17.6 cm)
Description
A silver gelatin print depicting a black-and-white image Tallulah Bankhead seated with three men and a woman at a table covered with a white tablecloth. The woman on the far left is wearing a fur coat and a long, plaid skirt. The woman to the right of center, Tallulah Bankhead, is wearing a dark blazer and has shoulder length, blonde hair. The men are wearing suit jackets, white collared shirts, and ties. The man on the far left is depicted with his eyes closed. Sitting on the table are glasses, an ashtray, and a pack of cigarettes. There are no inscriptions on the front or back of the photograph.
Collection title
The Laura Cathrell Show-Down Magazine Collection
Classification
Photographs and Still Images
Type
gelatin silver prints
portraits
Topic
Amusements
Cooking and dining
Nightlife
Photography
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2013.46.25.200
Restrictions & Rights
Unknown - Restrictions Possible
Rights assessment and proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5a6e7eade-35de-4885-ae20-6ca1369d8cb5

Cataloging is an ongoing process and we may update this record as we conduct additional research and review. If you have more information about this object, please contact us at NMAAHCDigiTeam@si.edu

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