Object Details
Printed by
Unidentified
Subject of
Cleveland Colored Quintet, American
Description
An advertisement card for a Youth Crusade event at The Detroit Institute of Arts Auditorium featuring the Cleveland Colored Quintet and the speaker Capt. James Deweerd. The card is printed in dark blue and orange ink with details about the event, including speakers and musical guests. The upper center of the car features a printed photo of the Cleveland Colored Quintet, shown standing in a straight line from the waist up, wearing suits and ties and holding instruments. The other side of the card has a printed address for the Wager Family of Mt. Clemens, Michigan, a one cent stamp, and a postal office stamp dated October 27, 1947.
Transcription Center Status
Transcribed by digital volunteers
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Date
1947
Object number
2014.63.102.14
Restrictions & Rights
Unknown - Restrictions Possible
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Type
advertising cards
Medium
ink on paper
Dimensions
H x W: 3 1/4 × 5 1/2 in. (8.2 × 14 cm)
Place depicted
Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, United States, North and Central America
Mount Clemens, Macomb County, Michigan, United States, North and Central America
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Classification
Memorabilia and Ephemera - Advertisements
Data Source
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Topic
African American
Advertising
Christianity
Gospel (Music)
Religion
Singers (Musicians)
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmaahc_2014.63.102.14