Object Details
Photograph by
David D. Spitzer, American
Subject of
Carey Bell, American, 1936 - 2007
Description
A black-and-white photograph of blues musician Carey Bell playing harmonica during a performance in Miami, FL. Bell cups his hands around a microphone while performing and holds his face quite close. He wears a dark suit jacket and his eyes are closed while playing.
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of David D. Spitzer
Date
ca. 1988
Object number
2012.164.63
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 5/8 x 13 11/16 in. (24.5 x 34.8 cm)
H x W (Sheet): 10 7/8 x 13 13/16 in. (27.6 x 35.1 cm)
H x W (Matted): 16 x 20 in. (40.6 x 50.8 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)
Instrumentalists (Musicians)
Photography
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmaahc_2012.164.63