Object Details
Photograph by
David D. Spitzer, American
Subject of
Walt Dickerson, American, 1928 - 2008
Description
A black-and-white photo of jazz percussionist Walt Dickerson playing vibraphone during a concert in North Miami, FL. Dickerson is photographed from the waist up and is bent over his vibraphone. He holds a mallet in each hand and is striking the instrument to his left. He wears a light colored sports jacket, black t-shirt, and a flat cap.
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of David D. Spitzer
Date
ca. 1989
Object number
2012.164.150
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 3/4 x 9 3/16 in. (35 x 23.3 cm)
H x W (Sheet): 13 15/16 x 10 1/4 in. (35.4 x 26 cm)
H x W (Matted): 20 x 16 in. (50.8 x 40.6 cm)
Place captured
North Miami, 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
Instrumentalists (Musicians)
Jazz (Music)
Photography
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmaahc_2012.164.150