Printed by
Saint Martin, French
Designed by
Ventouillac, Guy, French
Distributed by
Festival, French
Subject of
Baker, Josephine, American, 1906 - 1975
Date
1975
Medium
ink on paper
Dimensions
H x W (Image): 22 5/8 × 14 7/8 in. (57.5 × 37.8 cm)
H x W (Sheet): 24 1/8 × 16 5/16 in. (61.3 × 41.4 cm)
Description
A poster advertising a recording of Josephine Baker's revue Josephine. The poster features an image of Josephine Baker at center wearing jumpsuit with beads throughout and a feathered headpiece. Her arms are raised upward to each side and she looks up and to the left. White text surrounds the image of Baker and reads: [Avec le Concours De La S.B.M. Monte-Carlo / Bobino / Jean-Claude Dauzzonne présente / Josephine], [Festival / Exclusivite / Musidisc / Europe], and [Un Grand Spectacle De / Andre Levasseur]. Text on the left boarder reads: [Photo Guy Ventouillac]. Text on the right border reads: [Ets St Martin imp. 92 Asnieres]. The back of the poster has two alphanumeric inscriptions.
Place depicted
Paris, Île-de-France, France, Europe
Monte Carlo, Monaco, Europe
Classification
Memorabilia and Ephemera - Advertisements
Type
posters
Topic
Actors
Advertising
Dance
Entertainers
Jazz (Music)
Singers (Musicians)
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from Jean-Claude Baker
Object number
2016.135.7
Restrictions & Rights
© Guy Ventouillac
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5cbf21e41-8693-4dcb-8256-41c4723410fe

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