Object Details
Photograph by
Al Pereira, American, born 1963
Subject of
Big Daddy Kane, American, born 1968
Printed by
Bill Adler, American, born 1951
Description
A black-and-white photograph of Big Daddy Kane getting his hair trimmed. Kane is sitting in the foreground with a cape draped over his shoulders. His head is tilted to his left as the barber uses electric clippers to shape Kane's box top hair style. The barber is shirtless and also sports a box top, with cuts at his right temple. There is an inscription on the back with the subject, photographer, and date written by Bill Adler.
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Date
July 12, 1989; printed 2003
Object number
2015.132.267
Restrictions & Rights
© Al Pereira
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
Type
gelatin silver prints
Medium
silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
Dimensions
H x W (Sheet): 13 15/16 × 10 15/16 in. (35.4 × 27.8 cm)
H x W (Image): 13 × 8 5/8 in. (33 × 21.9 cm)
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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
Beauty salons (Beauty shops)
Business
Fashion
Hair
Hip-hop (Music)
Musicians
Photography
Rappers (Musicians)
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmaahc_2015.132.267