Object Details
Photograph by
Steve Jackson Jr., 1923 - 1999
Subject of
Johnny Mathis, American, born 1935
Jimbo's Bop City, American, 1950 - 1965
Description
This black and white photograph depicts Johnny Mathis standing at a microphone. Wearing a black suit over a white shirt and tie, he stands in front of a microphone with his head turned to his right. Behind him are two chairs and a drum set. Text is painted on the chairs; the left hand chair reads "Red [?]ouey." The chair on the right reads "Jose."
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Mary E. Jackson, Posthumously and Linda A. Jackson
Date
ca. 1952
Object number
2016.117.3
Restrictions & Rights
© Linda A. Jackson
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
Type
gelatin silver prints
Medium
silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
Dimensions
H x W (image): 9 1/2 × 7 1/2 in. (24.1 × 19 cm)
H x W (sheet): 10 × 8 in. (25.4 × 20.3 cm)
Place depicted
Fillmore, San Francisco, California, 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
Bebop (Music)
Jazz (Music)
Nightlife
Singers (Musicians)
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmaahc_2016.117.3