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Bessie Smith

Bessie Smith
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Artist
Carl Van Vechten, 17 Jun 1880 - 21 Dec 1964
Sitter
Bessie Smith, 15 Apr 1894 - 26 Sep 1937
Date
1936
Type
Photograph
Medium
Gelatin silver print
Dimensions
Image/Sheet: 25.2 x 18.6 cm (9 15/16 x 7 5/16")
Mat: 55.9 x 40.6 cm (22 x 16")
Topic
Costume\Jewelry\Earring
Interior
Costume\Dress Accessory\Fan
Costume\Dress Accessory\Feather
Bessie Smith: Female
Bessie Smith: Performing Arts\Performer\Musician\Singer\Jazz singer
Bessie Smith: Performing Arts\Performer\Musician\Singer\Rhythm and blues singer
Portrait
Credit Line
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Copyright
© 1936 Carl Van Vechten Trust
Object number
NPG.91.108
Data Source
National Portrait Gallery
Location
Currently not on view
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