Object Details
Photograph by
David D. Spitzer, American
Subject of
Etta Jones, American, 1928 - 2001
Description
A black-and-white photograph of jazz singer Etta Jones singing at a performance in Hollywood, FL. She is photographed at a low angle and from the right. She holds the microphone in her left hand and has her eyes closed while singing. She wears a sequined black blouse several rings and a pair of earrings.
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of David D. Spitzer
Date
1989
Object number
2012.164.144
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 7/16 in. (34.8 x 23.9 cm)
H x W (Sheet): 13 11/16 x 10 3/4 in. (34.8 x 27.3 cm)
H x W (Matted): 20 x 16 in. (50.8 x 40.6 cm)
Place captured
Hollywood, 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
Jazz (Music)
Photography
Singers (Musicians)
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmaahc_2012.164.144