Photograph by
McNeill, Robert H., American, 1917 - 2005
Subject of
Robinson, Bill "Bojangles", American, 1878 - 1949
Date
ca. 1935
Medium
silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
Dimensions
H x W x D (image): 16 × 20 in. (40.6 × 50.8 cm)
Description
A black and white photograph of Bill "Bojangles" Robinson at the Errol Theater, 13th and E. Streets. Robinson is pictured on stage standing in a spotlight. He is wearing a hat and a suit.
Collection title
Robert McNeill Photographs
Classification
Photographs and Still Images
Type
gelatin silver prints
Topic
Entertainers
Photography
Tap dancing
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Graham Holdings Company
Object number
2014.276.2.3
Restrictions & Rights
© Robert H. McNeill Heirs
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd56f450061-c290-4668-93d8-6bce605dadfe

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