Object Details
Photograph by
Charlie Ahearn, American
Subject of
MC Sha-Rock, American, born 1962
Description
A color photograph of Sharon Green, also known as MC Sha-Rock. Sha-Rock wears a green sweatshirt with yellow letters that appears to read "I'm Sha-Rock an I can't be stopped." She is looking away from the camera with her arms held in front of her at waist-level, her hands appear to be mid-snap. An inscription on the back by Bill Adler identifies the subject, location, date and photographer.
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Date
June 1980
Object number
2015.132.20
Restrictions & Rights
© Charlie Ahearn
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
Type
chromogenic color prints
portraits
Medium
dye and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
Dimensions
H x W: 15 7/8 × 19 13/16 in. (40.3 × 50.3 cm)
Place captured
New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
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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
Hip-hop (Music)
Identity
Musicians
Photography
Rappers (Musicians)
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmaahc_2015.132.20