Object Details
Photograph by
David D. Spitzer, American
Subject of
Sonny Terry, American, 1911 - 1986
Description
A black-and white photograph of Piedmont blues musician Sonny Terry performing in Miami, FL. Terry is lit from the front but most of the photo is in darkness. He holds his hands cupped around the microphone with his face quite close to it. He wears a watch, several rights, and glasses.
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of David D. Spitzer
Date
ca. 1978
Object number
2012.164.61
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): 9 7/16 x 9 13/16 in. (24 x 25 cm)
H x W (Sheet): 10 7/16 x 13 15/16 in. (26.5 x 35.4 cm)
H x W (Matted): 20 x 16 in. (50.8 x 40.6 cm)
Place captured
Miami, Miami-Dade 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)
Photography
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmaahc_2012.164.61