Object Details
Created by
Unidentified
Subject of
Louis Jordan, American, 1908 - 1975
Dew Drop Inn, American, 1938 - 1972
Description
A souvenir program for a performance by Louis Jordan at the Booker T. Washington Auditorium in New Orleans, Louisiana, hosted by Frank Painia of the Dew Drop Inn. The program graphics consists of black print on white paper with magenta highlights. A black-and-white image of a smiling Louis Jordan appears at the center right hand side along with a full length black-and-white image of Jordan below, holding an alto saxaphone in his right hand.
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Henrietta W. Shelton, Chicken Bone Beach Historical Foundation, Inc.
Date
1949
Object number
2011.145.2
Restrictions & Rights
Public Domain
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
Type
programs
Medium
ink on paper
Dimensions
H x W: 11 x 8 in. (27.9 x 20.3 cm)
Place used
New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, United States, North and Central America
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Classification
Memorabilia and Ephemera - Other
Data Source
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Topic
African American
Jazz (Music)
Musicians
Nightlife
Rhythm and blues (Music)
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmaahc_2011.145.2