Printed by
Billboard Publications Inc., American, founded 1894
Subject of
Tharpe, Sister Rosetta, American, 1915 - 1973
Date
1949
Medium
ink on paper
Dimensions
H x W: 14 × 9 3/4 in. (35.5 × 24.7 cm)
Description
An advertisement for a Sister Rosetta Tharpe record on a page from Billboard magazine. The advertisement is on the bottom left corner of page 31 from the November 19, 1949 issue. The advertisement is for a record featuring Christmas songs performed by Sister Rosetta Tharpe. In the top left corner of the advertisement is a photograph of Tharpe holding a guitar and smiling. To the right of the photograph is the text [One of the most outstanding and consistent best-sellers of Gospel Songs on DECCA RECORDS Special Holiday Release "Silent Night" "WHITE CHRISTMAS"] followed by a listing of other songs by Tharpe. At the bottom of the advertisement is the text [SISTER ROSETTA THARPE / AMERICA'S SENSATIONAL GOSPEL SINGING FAVORITE] followed by the logo and information for her management agency, Taps. The advertisement is printed below an advertisement for Aladdin Records and next to [The Billboard MUSIC POPULARITY CHARTS Rhythm & Blues Records PART VI].
Classification
Memorabilia and Ephemera - Advertisements
Type
advertisements
Topic
Advertising
Gospel (Music)
Holidays and festivals
Instrumentalists (Musicians)
Mass media
Rock and roll (Music)
Singers (Musicians)
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Gayle Wald
Object number
2014.98.10
Restrictions & Rights
Unknown - Restrictions Possible
Rights assessment and proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5af9d63be-41a6-4f49-bb5a-9014d4b1db7f

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