Distributed by
Columbia Records, American, founded 1888
Subject of
Slick Rick, British American, born 1965
Date
1989
Medium
silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
Dimensions
H x W: 10 × 7 15/16 in. (25.4 × 20.2 cm)
Description
Black and white photographic portrait of Slick Rick wearing an eye patch, numerous large chain necklaces, and large rings on several fingers. Slick Rick is looking in to the camera. Underneath the photograph are logos for "Def Jam Recordings", "Rush Artist Management", "SlickRick", and "Columbia".
Classification
Memorabilia and Ephemera - Other
Type
gelatin silver prints
portraits
Topic
Hip-hop (Music)
Musicians
Rappers (Musicians)
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Ricky Walters, professionally known as Slick Rick (Courtesy of Walters Archives), © CBS Records Inc.
Object number
2014.203.3
Restrictions & Rights
© CBS Records Inc
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5a1b91394-a7f3-4b56-a469-b45d585d6a8c

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