Object Details
Photograph by
Rev. Henry Clay Anderson, American, 1911 - 1998
Subject of
Mary "Diamond Teeth" McClain, American, 1902 - 2000
Description
A black-and-white portrait of “Diamond Teeth” Mary standing on a stage with a microphone in front of her as she sings. She is dressed in a floor length gown with opera gloves past her elbows. She is adorned with a crown, long earrings, a necklace, and large rings on each of her ring fingers.
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Date
1948 - 1970s
Object number
2007.1.69.17.53.C
Restrictions & Rights
© Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
Type
negatives
portraits
Medium
silver and photographic gelatin on acetate film
Dimensions
H x W: 5 x 4 in (12.7 x 10.2 cm)
Place made
Greenville, Washington County, Mississippi, United States
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Classification
Photographs and Still Images
Data Source
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Topic
African American
American South
Amusements
Blues (Music)
Communities
Photography
Segregation
Singers (Musicians)
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmaahc_2007.1.69.17.53.C