Photograph by
Perfect Photo Reproduction Company, English
Subject of
Nicholas, Fayard, American, 1914 - 2006
Nicholas, Harold, American, 1921 - 2000
Date
1934
Medium
silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
Dimensions
H x W (Image): 9 7/16 × 7 3/8 in. (24 × 18.7 cm)
H x W (Sheet): 10 1/16 × 7 15/16 in. (25.5 × 20.2 cm)
Description
A silver gelatin print depicting a black-and-white image of The Nicholas Brothers, Fayard and Harold Nicholas, from the film Kid Millions. The image features a young man, Fayard Nicholas, and his younger brother, Harold Nicholas; both wearing matching, white tuxedo outfits, complete with white top hats. Fayard Nicholas is depicted on the left side of the image, striking a pose in three quarters profile. He stands with his proper right leg extended out with his proper left arm extended out and bent upwards at the elbow. In his proper left hand he holds his top hat raised slightly above his head. In this proper right hand he holds a cane tucked under his arm. Harold Nicholas, depicted on the right side of the image, stands facing the viewer, with his arms extended at his side and wearing his top hat. He is depicted smiling, open mouthed, at the camera. Along the bottom of the image is black text that reads, [FROM THE FILM "KID MILLIONS"]. On the back of the photograph, along the bottom center edge, is stamp from the photograph manufacturer that reads, [Phone TEMPLE BAR 6547. / PERFECT PHOTO REPRODUCTION Co. / Coliseum Chambers / 24 CHANDOS STREET, W.C.2 / MANAGER: - JOE DAVIS.].
Place captured
Calabasas, Los Angeles County, California, 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
Comedy
Film
Hollywood (Film)
Minstrel shows
Photography
Tap dancing
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2013.46.25.48
Restrictions & Rights
Unknown - Restrictions Possible
Rights assessment and proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5c942dd58-c6a2-4e4b-87eb-3a549c3cad3b

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