Photograph by:

Robert Houston, American, 1935 - 2021  Search this

Subject of:

Nancy Wilson, American, 1937 - 2018  Search this

Medium:

digital

Dimensions:

H x W: 8671 pixels × 6304 pixels, 104.27 MB

Type:

portraits

digital images

digital media - born analog

Place depicted:

Convention Hall, Atlantic City, Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States, North and Central America

Date:

1980

Description:

This image depicts Nancy Wilson, singer and entertainer. Wearing a fitted strapless black dress, she holds a microphone up to her open mouth with her right hand. Her left hand is held loosely at waist height. She wears a ring on the fourth finger of her left hand, a simple chain choker, and small earrings. Shot from below, the angle of the picture gives her a monumental aspect.

Topic:

African American  Search this

Jazz (Music)  Search this

Photography  Search this

Women  Search this

Credit Line:

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Robert and Greta Houston

Object number:

2014.116.18

Restrictions & Rights:

© Robert Houston

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/fd5d8c12bd9-bbe8-4305-9c3c-6d3cbc96270e

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nmaahc_2014.116.18