Object Details
Photograph by
David D. Spitzer, American
Subject of
Nina Simone, American, 1933 - 2003
Description
A black-and-white photograph of singer Nina Simone performing in Coral Gables, FL. Simone is photographed in profile from the right. She holds a microphone in her right hand and her left hand is extended in front of her. She wears a light colored dress and large dangling earrings.
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of David D. Spitzer
Date
1977
Object number
2012.164.125
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. (34.8 x 23.4 cm)
H x W (Sheet): 14 x 10 1/2 in. (35.5 x 26.6 cm)
H x W (Matted): 20 x 16 in. (50.8 x 40.6 cm)
Place captured
Coral Gables, Miami-Dade 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
Folk (Music)
Instrumentalists (Musicians)
Jazz (Music)
Photography
Rhythm and blues (Music)
Singers (Musicians)
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmaahc_2012.164.125