Object Details
Printed by
Billboard Publications Inc., American, founded 1894
Subject of
Sister Rosetta Tharpe, American, 1915 - 1973
Description
An advertisement for a Sister Rosetta Tharpe record on a page from Billboard magazine. The advertisement is on the bottom left corner of page 31 from the November 19, 1949 issue. The advertisement is for a record featuring Christmas songs performed by Sister Rosetta Tharpe. In the top left corner of the advertisement is a photograph of Tharpe holding a guitar and smiling. To the right of the photograph is the text [One of the most outstanding and consistent best-sellers of Gospel Songs on DECCA RECORDS Special Holiday Release "Silent Night" "WHITE CHRISTMAS"] followed by a listing of other songs by Tharpe. At the bottom of the advertisement is the text [SISTER ROSETTA THARPE / AMERICA'S SENSATIONAL GOSPEL SINGING FAVORITE] followed by the logo and information for her management agency, Taps. The advertisement is printed below an advertisement for Aladdin Records and next to [The Billboard MUSIC POPULARITY CHARTS Rhythm & Blues Records PART VI].
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Gayle Wald
Date
1949
Object number
2014.98.10
Restrictions & Rights
Unknown - Restrictions Possible
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Type
advertisements
Medium
ink on paper
Dimensions
H x W: 14 × 9 3/4 in. (35.5 × 24.7 cm)
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Classification
Memorabilia and Ephemera - Advertisements
Data Source
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Topic
African American
Advertising
Gospel (Music)
Holidays and festivals
Instrumentalists (Musicians)
Mass media
Rock and roll (Music)
Singers (Musicians)
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmaahc_2014.98.10