Object Details
Photograph by
Janette Beckman, English, born 1950
Subject of
KRS-One, American, born 1965
Ms. Melodie, American, 1969 - 2012
Description
A color photograph of KRS-One and Ms. Melodie. KRS-One wears a brown suit jacket and stands posed with his arms crossed over his chest, looking away from the camera. Ms. Melodie is to his left, wearing a pink jacket, pearl jewelry, a multi-colored turban. She stands posed with her left hand on her left hip. The two stand outside, in front of a tan brick building. An inscription on the back provides the title and copyright.
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Date
1988; printed 2004
Object number
2015.132.63
Restrictions & Rights
© Janette Beckman
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
Type
chromogenic color prints
portraits
laser prints
Medium
dye and photographic gelatin on paper (fiber product)
Dimensions
H x W (Sheet): 19 15/16 × 16 1/4 in. (50.7 × 41.2 cm)
H x W (Image): 19 15/16 × 16 in. (50.7 × 40.6 cm)
Place captured
Bronx, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
See more items in
National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Collection title
Eyejammie Hip-Hop Photography Collection
Classification
Photographs and Still Images
Data Source
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Topic
African American
Fashion
Hip-hop (Music)
Musicians
Photography
Rappers (Musicians)
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmaahc_2015.132.63