Photograph by:

David D. Spitzer, American  Search this

Subject of:

Lionel Hampton, American, 1908 - 2002  Search this

Medium:

silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper

Dimensions:

H x W (Image): 13 5/8 x 9 3/16 in. (34.6 x 23.4 cm)

H x W (Sheet): 13 11/16 x 10 5/16 in. (34.8 x 26.2 cm)

H x W (Matted): 20 x 16 in. (50.8 x 40.6 cm)

Type:

gelatin silver prints

portraits

Place captured:

Moscow, Latah County, Idaho, United States, North and Central America

Date:

1991

Description:

A black-and-white photograph of musician and composer Lionel Hampton performing in Moscow, Idaho. Hampton is photographed from a low angle and his vibraphone obscures his body from the chest down. He holds mallets in both hands and they are held aloft over the instrument. He wears a dark suit and vest with a paisley tie.

Topic:

African American  Search this

Jazz (Music)  Search this

Photography  Search this

Credit Line:

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of David D. Spitzer

Object number:

2012.164.126

Restrictions & Rights:

© David D. Spitzer

Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.

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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection

Classification:

Media Arts-Photography

Data Source:

National Museum of African American History and Culture

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5ea013146-c449-4eb4-aaef-df120234e02f

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nmaahc_2012.164.126