Object Details
Created by
Motown Record Corporation, American, founded 1959
Subject of
Vanity, Canadian, 1959 - 2016
Owned by
Julius J. Carry III, American, 1952 - 2008
Description
The front of the postcard features a sepia-toned photograph of Vanity, wearing a cropped The Last Dragon t-shirt, black pants, and black gloves. Signed in purple ink:[Julius / love? / (illegible) / loves /Julius] The back is white with black lettering in the upper left corner [Motown / 6255 Sunset Blvd. / Los Angeles, Ca. 90028]. In a white envelope addressed to Mr. Julius Carry from Tri-Star Pictures. The envelope has no postmark.
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, "I am the Master, Sho'Nuff!" Gift of Naomi Carry in loving memory of Julius J. Carry, III
Date
1985
Object number
2013.49.5ab
Restrictions & Rights
Unknown - Restrictions Possible
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Type
portraits
photographic postcards
Medium
ink on paper
Dimensions
H x W (Postcard): 4 x 6 in. (10.2 x 15.2 cm)
H x W (Envelope): 4 1/8 x 9 1/2 in. (10.5 x 24.1 cm)
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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Classification
Memorabilia and Ephemera - Other
Photographs and Still Images
Data Source
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Topic
African American
Actors
Film
Singers (Musicians)
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmaahc_2013.49.5ab