Designed by
Unidentified
Subject of
Jungle Brothers, American, founded 1986
Cooper, Lysa, American
G, Mike, American
Rhythm Method Enterprises, American, founded ca. 1987
M.K., American, founded 1988
Printed by
Unidentified
Date
1989
Medium
ink on paper (fiber product)
Dimensions
H x W: 5 9/16 × 3 7/8 in. (14.1 × 9.8 cm)
Description
A handbill flier with a design featuring an outline of the continent of Africa on the front. The top half is red and the bottom half is green. Along the split between the colors is [JUNGLE / BROTHERS]. In the red segment are three figures dancing in African masks and sneakers. At the bottom of the green segment is [RHYTHM / METHOD / ENTERPRISES]. The background is plain white. The reverse side of the flier is red with black text reading [LYSA COOPER & MICHAEL SMYTH / INVITE YOU TO THE / BIRTHDAY PARTY / of / JUNGLE BROTHER / MIKE G / SATURDAY, MAY 13, 1989 / 11 P.M.]. The venue and RSVP information are printed in smaller text below.
Transcription Center Status
Transcription Available
Place depicted
New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Memorabilia and Ephemera-Advertisements
Type
fliers (printed matter)
Topic
Hip-hop (Music)
House (Music)
Nightlife
Rappers (Musicians)
Urban life
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2020.38.2.1
Restrictions & Rights
Unknown - Restrictions Possible
Rights assessment and proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd529b8050c-040d-40b2-a6f6-51d1eda2bdd6

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