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Menu from Stubbs BBQ advertising a James Brown concert

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    Object Details

    Created by

    Stubb's BBQ, American, founded 1968

    Subject of

    James Brown, American, 1933 - 2006

    Description

    A cardboard menu from Stubbs BBQ, advertising a James Brown concert. Recto features an image of a young James Brown on a yellow background with red and black text. At top center written in yellow text “JAMES BROWN” surrounded by red flames. On the top left side written in black ink is “MAY 10 – STUBB’S.” Below this is several of James Brown’s nicknames written in red and black text. Verso features a list of food, beverages and prices offered at Stubb’s BBQ.

    Credit Line

    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

    Date

    2006

    Object number

    2008.7.18

    Restrictions & Rights

    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
    Rights assessment and proper usage is the responsibility of the user.

    Type

    portraits
    menus

    Medium

    ink on cardboard

    Dimensions

    H x W: 17 1/4 x 12 3/8 in. (43.8 x 31.4 cm)

    Place used

    Austin, Travis County, Texas, United States, North and central America

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    National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection

    Classification

    Memorabilia and Ephemera - Other

    Data Source

    National Museum of African American History and Culture

    Topic

    African American
    Communication
    Cooking and dining
    Funk (Music)
    Soul (Music)

    Metadata Usage

    CC0

    Link to Original Record

    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd53a3e0656-52ce-45f6-8cb4-f8801a75972d

    Record ID

    nmaahc_2008.7.18

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