Photograph by
Perfect Photo Reproduction Company, English
Subject of
Nicholas, Fayard, American, 1914 - 2006
Nicholas, Harold, American, 1921 - 2000
Nicholas Brothers, American
Gaiety Theatre, British, 1864 - 1939
Date
1936
Medium
silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
Dimensions
H x W (Image): 9 3/16 × 7 1/8 in. (23.3 × 18.1 cm)
H x W (Sheet): 10 × 7 5/8 in. (25.4 × 19.3 cm)
Description
A silver gelatin print depicting a black-and-white image of The Nicholas Brothers, Fayard and Harold Nicholas, from the show, Blackbirds of 1936, performed at the Gaiety Theatre, London, England. The Nicholas Brothers are centrally depicted, facing each other, and both are wearing formal black tuxedos with tails, white ties, white pocket squares, and white vests. Harold Nicholas, depicted on the left of the image, is standing with his proper left leg is extended behind him with his foot poised on his toes. His proper left arm is bent with his hand held at shoulder level. He is smiling at Fayard Nicholas and shaking his proper right hand with Fayard’s. Fayard is depicted on the right side of the image. He is standing with his body turned towards the viewer and his proper right hand clasping Harold’s. He is looking at Harold and smiling. His proper left arm is bend with his hand held at shoulder level. The image is bordered with white and along bottom is centered, black text that reads, [From BLACKBIRDS. GAIETY. LONDON 1936.]. On the back of the image, along the bottom center, the photograph manufacturer’s stamp in purple ink that reads, [Phone TEMPLE BAR 6547. / PERFECT PHOTO REPRODUCTION Co. / Coliseum Chambers, / 24 CHANDOS STREET, W.C.2 / MANAGER:- JOE DAVIS.].
Collection title
The Laura Cathrell Show-Down Magazine Collection
Classification
Photographs and Still Images
Type
gelatin silver prints
portraits
Topic
Nightlife
Photography
Tap dancing
Vaudeville
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2013.46.25.57
Restrictions & Rights
Unknown - Restrictions Possible
Rights assessment and proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5c089fdd1-a926-4ac5-9c80-3bc2233dcdb4

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