Photograph by
Battelle, Hughey J.
Subject of
Moore, Al
Unidentified Woman or Women
Ubangi Club, American, 1934 - 1944
The Show-Down, American, founded 1935
Date
1937
Medium
silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
Dimensions
H x W (Image): 9 1/8 × 7 1/16 in. (23.1 × 17.9 cm)
H x W (Sheet): 6 × 8 11/16 in. (15.3 × 22 cm)
Description
A silver gelatin print depicting a black-and-white image of Ubangi Club ballroom dancers, Al Moore and Dennie, reading a copy of Show-Down magazine. Dennie is depicted wearing a black hat, a medium toned double-breasted jacket, a matching calf-length skirt, and pumps. Moore is standing behind her, with his left arm wrapped around her back and his hand resting on her proper left arm. He is wearing a medium tone, pinstriped suit and tie. The two hold a copy of The Show-Down magazine. Both are looking at it and smiling. Behind them is a stage set featuring a facade of close-set buildings. The word [proof] is written across their legs in black ink. There are no inscriptions on the back.
Place captured
New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
Collection title
The Laura Cathrell Show-Down Magazine Collection
Classification
Photographs and Still Images
Type
gelatin silver prints
portraits
Topic
Dance
Entertainers
Jazz (Music)
Mass media
Nightlife
Photography
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2013.46.25.23
Restrictions & Rights
Unknown - Restrictions Possible
Rights assessment and proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd54c34b408-9c52-4682-8728-c065baf292fb

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