Photograph by
Pereira, Al, American, born 1963
Subject of
Slick Rick, British American, born 1965
Rush Communications, American, founded 1983
Printed by
Adler, Bill, American, born 1951
Date
May 15, 1991; printed 2003
Medium
silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
Dimensions
H x W (Sheet): 10 15/16 × 13 15/16 in. (27.8 × 35.4 cm)
H x W (Image): 8 11/16 × 13 in. (22.1 × 33 cm)
Description
A black-and-white photograph of Slick Rick, on work release from prison, with his mom, Veronica Feliciane at Rush Artist Management offices in NYC on May 15, 1991. Rick is pictured to the right of frame, wearing his signature eye patch and multiple chain necklaces with medallions. His arm is around his mother, who wears a patterned dress. Behind them is a wall square glass blocks. On the back is an inscription by Bill Adler identifying the photographer, subject, date and location.
Place captured
New York City, 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
Families
Fashion
Hip-hop (Music)
Motherhood
Musicians
Photography
Rappers (Musicians)
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2015.132.313
Restrictions & Rights
© Al Pereira
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd51267f316-c3d1-4c53-a283-419222554d4e

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