Photograph by
Jackson, Steve Jr., 1923 - 1999
Subject of
White, Slappy, American, 1921 - 1995
Foxx, Redd, American, 1922 - 1991
Date
ca. 1975
Medium
silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
Dimensions
H x W (image): 9 9/16 × 7 1/2 in. (24.3 × 19 cm)
H x W (sheet): 9 13/16 × 7 15/16 in. (25 × 20.2 cm)
Description
This black and white photograph depicts Slappy White and Redd Fox. Both men are seated next to each other, Slappy White wearing a white shirt with dark dots, over a white tee-shirt, and a small necklace and pendant. Redd Foxx wears a dark button up shirt under a light colored jacket and light colored pants. He has a large round medallion on a chain around his neck. He has a cap on his lap and a small glass in his right hand. In the background is a piece of furniture with a large lamp on it. On the back of the photograph is a green sticker with handwritten text that reads "#27."
Classification
Photographs and Still Images
Type
gelatin silver prints
Topic
Comedy
Entertainers
Photography
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Mary E. Jackson, Posthumously and Linda A. Jackson
Object number
2016.117.27
Restrictions & Rights
© Linda A. Jackson
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd503b40fc8-f771-42e3-82eb-bb39a5c583af

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