On View
Musical Crossroads Gallery
Exhibition
Musical Crossroads
Manufactured by
Perri Entertainment Services, Inc., American, 1992 - 2003
Subject of
SWV, American, founded 1990
Date
1996
Medium
ink, paper, plastic
Dimensions
H x W: 4 13/16 × 2 7/8 × 1/16 in. (12.2 × 7.3 × 0.2 cm)
Description
A laminated VIP pass for a SWV (Sisters With Voices) concert. The front of the pass features a color photograph of the group posing together; Cheryl "Coko" Gamble is closest to the bottom edge of the image while Tamara "Taj" Johnson leans her chin on Gamble's proper right shoulder. Leanne "Lelee" Lyons stands behind Johnson and Gamble and leans forward so that her chin rests on the crown of Johnson's head. The women all wear fur stoles around their shoulders. Stylized text in the top right corner of the pass reads [SISTERS WITH VOICE / SWV / NEW BEGINNING]. Black text at the bottom of the pass reads [VIP].
Classification
Memorabilia and Ephemera - Other
Type
passes (tickets)
Topic
Rhythm and blues (Music)
Singers (Musicians)
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2016.68.13
Restrictions & Rights
© 1996 BMG Entertainment
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd522ec6f18-8e29-4212-8ae5-073ee7cbfc30

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