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Walt Dickerson, 1989

African American Museum

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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

Metadata Usage

CC0

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5e155dd5c-4448-4cef-b4b5-dbd8a5bd59fe

Record ID

nmaahc_2012.164.150

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