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Photograph by:
David D. Spitzer, American  Search this
Subject of:
Little Jimmy Scott, American, 1925 - 2014  Search this
Medium:
silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
Dimensions:
H x W (Image): 9 3/4 x 13 11/16 in. (24.7 x 34.8 cm)
H x W (Sheet): 10 11/16 x 13 3/4 in. (27.1 x 35 cm)
H x W (Matted): 16 x 20 in. (40.6 x 50.8 cm)
Type:
gelatin silver prints
portraits
Place captured:
Clearwater, Pinellas County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
Date:
ca. 1993
Description:
A black-and-white photograph of jazz vocalist "Little" Jimmy Scott singing during a performance in Clearwater, FL. Scott is photographed from the left from a slightly low angle, with the ceiling of the performance venue visible. He holds his microphone in his left hand and the cord is threaded through his right hand, which is held aloft with the index finger pointing upwards. He wears a light colored suit and checked button up shirt. His eyes are closed as he sings.
Topic:
African American  Search this
Jazz (Music)  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:
2012.164.97
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/fd54537b257-d822-4336-96ea-c97170bf2092
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmaahc_2012.164.97