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Josephine Baker portrait collection

Title
Josephine Baker portrait collection [graphic].
Publication
<1930?-1970?>

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Still imageUse in library Sc Photo Baker, JosephineSchomburg Center - Photographs & Prints

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Additional Authors
  • Martin, Richard A.
  • Layne, Cecil
  • Gilbert, James
  • Roger-Viollet, Hélǹe, 1901-
  • Benners, Aubrey S.
  • Campbell, James C.
  • Hoyningen-Heune, George, 1900-1968
  • Harcourt (Firm : Paris, France)
  • Museum of the City of New York.
  • M. Associates (New York, N.Y.)
  • A. Hansen Studio (New York, N.Y.)
  • Lipnitzki-Viollet (Firm : Paris, France)
  • United Press International.
  • Spike Harris Collection.
Description
  • <33> photographic prints : silver gelatin, b&w; 26 x 21 cm. or smaller.
  • <9> photographic prints : silver gelatin, b&w ;
  • <1> photographic print : col. ;
  • <9> photographic postcards : b&w ;
  • <3> photomechanical prints : halftone, b&w and col. ;
Summary
Views of Josephine Baker, approximately dated between 1930 and 1970; includes studio portraits in costume; performance photos and shots taken standing with or greeting different people, mostly unidentified; and with her children. Half, three-quarter and full-length views are included.
Donor/Sponsor
Schomburg NEH Automated Access to Special Collections Project.
Subjects
Genre/Form
  • Portrait photographs – 1930-1969.
  • Group portraits – 1930-1969.
  • Publicity photographs – 1930-1949.
  • Postcards – 1930-1959.
  • Autographs.
  • Gelatin silver prints – 1930-1979.
  • Dye coupler prints – 1960-1969.
  • Photomechanical prints – 1930-1959.
Note
  • Title devised by cataloger.
  • Photographers include A. Hansen Studio, Aubrey S. Benners and others.
  • Some images have aubrush marks, some are autographed by Baker, some have inscriptions and bear descriptive information.
Terms of Use (note)
  • Some photos are restricted, permission of photographer required for duplication.
Linking Entry (note)
  • Forms part of the Portrait Collection.
Call Number
Sc Photo Baker, Josephine
OCLC
NYPG085000210-F
Title
Josephine Baker portrait collection [graphic].
Imprint
<1930?-1970?>
Terms Of Use
Some photos are restricted, permission of photographer required for duplication.
Linking Entry
Forms part of the Portrait Collection.
Local Note
Negatives available for some images.
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Added Author
Martin, Richard A., photographer.
Layne, Cecil, photographer.
Gilbert, James, photographer.
Roger-Viollet, Hélǹe, 1901- photographer.
Benners, Aubrey S., photographer.
Campbell, James C., photographer.
Hoyningen-Heune, George, 1900-1968, photographer.
Harcourt (Firm : Paris, France)
Museum of the City of New York.
M. Associates (New York, N.Y.)
A. Hansen Studio (New York, N.Y.)
Lipnitzki-Viollet (Firm : Paris, France)
United Press International.
Spike Harris Collection.
Research Call Number
Sc Photo Baker, Josephine
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