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Photograph by:
Al Pereira, American, born 1963  Search this
Subject of:
Queen Latifah, American, born 1970  Search this
Unidentified Man or Men  Search this
Printed by:
Bill Adler, American, born 1951  Search this
Medium:
silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
Dimensions:
H x W (Sheet): 13 7/8 × 10 15/16 in. (35.2 × 27.8 cm)
H x W (Image): 12 15/16 × 8 5/8 in. (32.9 × 21.9 cm)
Type:
gelatin silver prints
Date:
June 23,1991; printed 2003
Description:
A black-and-white photograph of Queen Latifah from the "Fly Girl" video shoot. Latifah is featured center frame, in the background, looking straight at the camera. She is wearing a patterned jacket and tall hat. In the foreground, the profile of an individual holding a production clapboard is visible, but in shadow. On the back are inscriptions by Bill Adler identifying the photographer, subject, location, and date.
Topic:
African American  Search this
Actors  Search this
Fashion  Search this
Hip-hop (Music)  Search this
Musicians  Search this
Photography  Search this
Rappers (Musicians)  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number:
2015.132.303
Restrictions & Rights:
© Al Pereira
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
Collection title:
Eyejammie Hip-Hop Photography Collection
Classification:
Photographs and Still Images
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5ca3f7832-4229-4da2-8cb1-05a9a8b9875a
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmaahc_2015.132.303