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Photograph by:
David D. Spitzer, American  Search this
Subject of:
Wendell Holmes, American  Search this
Medium:
silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
Dimensions:
H x W (Image): 13 13/16 x 9 3/8 in. (35.1 x 23.8 cm)
H x W (Sheet): 14 x 11 in. (35.6 x 27.9 cm)
H x W (Matted): 20 x 16 in. (50.8 x 40.6 cm)
Type:
gelatin silver prints
portraits
Place captured:
Clearwater, Pinellas County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
Date:
1996
Description:
A black-and-white photograph of Wendell Holmes, of the blues band The Holmes Brothers, performing in Clearwater, FL. The photo is taken head-on and Holmes stands in front of a microphone, with a small portion of his guitar just visible in the lower right corner. He sings with his right hand raised over his head and his eyes closed. He wears a black t-shirt with white decoration and glasses.
Topic:
African American  Search this
Blues (Music)  Search this
Instrumentalists (Musicians)  Search this
Photography  Search this
Singers (Musicians)  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of David D. Spitzer
Object number:
2012.164.115
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/fd5c8443997-9313-4943-bdae-5dc7cf31f539
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmaahc_2012.164.115