Object Details
Photograph by
David D. Spitzer, American
Subject of
Roy Meriwether, American, born 1943
Description
A black-and-white photograph of jazz musician Roy Meriwether playing piano during a performance in Clearwater, FL. Meriwether is photographed in left-profile while sitting at a piano. He wears a dark colored polo shirt and has his head slightly lowered with his eyes closed.
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of David D. Spitzer
Date
1992
Object number
2012.164.106
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 3/8 in. (34.8 x 23.8 cm)
H x W (Sheet): 13 3/4 x 10 11/16 in. (35 x 27.2 cm)
H x W (Matted): 20 x 16 in. (50.8 x 40.6 cm)
Place captured
Clearwater, Pinellas 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
Instrumentalists (Musicians)
Jazz (Music)
Photography
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmaahc_2012.164.106