Object Details
Photograph by
David D. Spitzer, American
Subject of
Luther Allison, American, 1939 - 1997
Description
A black-and-white photograph of blues musician Luther Allison performing in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Allison is photographed from the knees up standing in front of a microphone and singing. A Gibson Les Paul is around his neck and his right hand is raised in front of him. He wears and black and white shirt with geometric patterns and dark slacks.
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of David D. Spitzer
Date
ca. 1994
Object number
2012.164.114
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 3/16 in. (34.7 x 23.4 cm)
H x W (Sheet): 14 x 10 7/8 in. (35.5 x 27.7 cm)
H x W (Matted): 20 x 16 in. (50.8 x 40.6 cm)
Place captured
Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida, 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
Blues (Music)
Instrumentalists (Musicians)
Photography
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmaahc_2012.164.114