Object Details
Photograph by
David D. Spitzer, American
Subject of
Della Reese, American, 1937 - 2017
Description
A black-and-white photograph of vocalist Della Reese singing during a performance in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Reese is photographed from the right and is singinging into a microphone held in her right hand. She wears a dark dress with patterned sequins.
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of David D. Spitzer
Date
ca. 1979
Object number
2012.164.110
Restrictions & Rights
© David D. Spitzer
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Type
gelatin silver prints
portraits
Medium
silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
Dimensions
H x W (Image): 13 7/8 x 9 3/8 in. (35.2 x 23.8 cm)
H x W (Sheet): 14 x 10 1/2 in. (35.5 x 26.7 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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Classification
Photographs and Still Images
Data Source
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Topic
African American
Actors
Jazz (Music)
Photography
Singers (Musicians)
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmaahc_2012.164.110