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Performer in Black Face, circa 1940

 Item
Identifier: B356.01.0003.0014.00002

Abstract

Man (possibly Ima Mistachkin) in black face playing a violin. Black faced performers were popular in the first half of the twentieth century.

Dates

  • circa 1940

Extent

1 Photographic Prints : b&w, matte ; 8 x 10 inches

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The collection includes papers, records, correspondence, photographs, photograph albums, scrapbooks, newspapers and newspaper clippings, framed photographs, documents, quilts and needlework, Vaudeville costumes and instruments, books, and record albums.

Condition Report

The photograph is dirty has accretions, a tear, and areas of loss.

Inscriptions and Marks

On back of photograph: "Ima?"

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections and Archives Repository

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