Object Details
Photograph by
David D. Spitzer, American
Subject of
Eddie King, American, 1938 - 2012
Unidentified Man or Men
Description
A black-and-white photograph of blues musician Eddie King, posing with two guitar cases in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. The photo shows King posing with two heavily decorated guitar cases, one resting on the ground and one slung over King's right shoulder. He wears light colored jeans and a vest decorated with patches and a large dark cowboy hat decorated with guitar shaped pins. Just behind him stands an unidentified man who is turning back toward King and sticking out his tongue.
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of David D. Spitzer
Date
1989
Object number
2012.164.116
Restrictions & Rights
© David D. Spitzer
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
Type
gelatin silver prints
portraits
Medium
silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
Dimensions
H x W (Image): 13 3/4 x 9 5/16 in. (34.9 x 23.7 cm)
H x W (Sheet): 13 15/16 x 10 5/8 in. (35.4 x 27 cm)
H x W (Matted): 20 x 16 in. (50.8 x 40.6 cm)
Place captured
Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Classification
Photographs and Still Images
Data Source
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Topic
African American
Blues (Music)
Composers (Musicians)
Instrumentalists (Musicians)
Photography
Singers (Musicians)
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmaahc_2012.164.116