Object Details
Photograph by
David D. Spitzer, American
Subject of
Etta James, American, 1938 - 2012
Description
A black-and-white photograph of Etta James singing at a performance in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. She is wearing a black dress, holding the microphone with her left hand, and her right hand is raised above her head.
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of David D. Spitzer
Date
1991
Object number
2012.164.13
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 11/16 x 9 5/16 in. (34.8 x 23.6 cm)
H x W (Sheet): 13 3/4 x 10 7/8 in. (35 x 27.6 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)
Jazz (Music)
Photography
Singers (Musicians)
Soul (Music)
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmaahc_2012.164.13