Photograph by
Pereira, Al, American, born 1963
Subject of
Flavor Flav, American, born 1959
Printed by
Adler, Bill, American, born 1951
Date
May 20, 1992; printed 2003
Medium
silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
Dimensions
H x W (Sheet): 13 15/16 × 10 7/8 in. (35.4 × 27.6 cm)
H x W (Image): 12 15/16 × 8 11/16 in. (32.9 × 22.1 cm)
Caption
Flavor Flav, his mom, and his children -- Shanique, William Jr., and Karen -- at Flavor Flav's Barber Shop, Freeport, L.I., May 20, 1992
Source: Bill Adler, Eyejammie Gallery
Description
A black-and-white photograph of Flavor Flav, his mom, and his children -- Shanique, William Jr., and Karen -- at Flavor Flav's Barber Shop, Freeport, L.I., taken May 20, 1992. The image shows Flavor Flav with his arm around his mother and his three children in the middle. William Jr. is in the middle. Behind them is the window to the barber shop. [FLAVOR FLAVS] is visible at the top of the window above a Public Enemy logo. To the right is a sign advertising [KIDS / CUTS / $5.00 WEDS]. On the back is an inscription by Bill Adler identifying the photographer, subjects, date and location.
Place captured
Freeport, Hempstead, Nassau County, New York, United States, North and Central America
Collection title
Eyejammie Hip-Hop Photography Collection
Classification
Photographs and Still Images
Type
gelatin silver prints
Topic
Barbershops
Business
Children
Families
Fatherhood
Hair
Hip-hop (Music)
Motherhood
Musicians
Photography
Rappers (Musicians)
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2015.132.279
Restrictions & Rights
© Al Pereira
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd53b1c0197-2661-42a3-a6f1-94704ee6cb1f

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