- 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.




