Photograph by
Pereira, Al, American, born 1963
Subject of
Queen Latifah, American, born 1970
Unidentified Man or Men
Printed by
Adler, Bill, American, born 1951
Date
June 23,1991; printed 2003
Medium
silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
Dimensions
H x W (Sheet): 13 7/8 × 10 15/16 in. (35.2 × 27.8 cm)
H x W (Image): 12 15/16 × 8 5/8 in. (32.9 × 21.9 cm)
Description
A black-and-white photograph of Queen Latifah from the "Fly Girl" video shoot. Latifah is featured center frame, in the background, looking straight at the camera. She is wearing a patterned jacket and tall hat. In the foreground, the profile of an individual holding a production clapboard is visible, but in shadow. On the back are inscriptions by Bill Adler identifying the photographer, subject, location, and date.
Collection title
Eyejammie Hip-Hop Photography Collection
Classification
Photographs and Still Images
Type
gelatin silver prints
Topic
Actors
Fashion
Hip-hop (Music)
Musicians
Photography
Rappers (Musicians)
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2015.132.303
Restrictions & Rights
© Al Pereira
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5ca3f7832-4229-4da2-8cb1-05a9a8b9875a

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