Photograph by:

Arthur Leipzig, American, 1918 - 2014  Search this

Subject of:

Pearl Primus, Trinidadian, 1919 - 1994  Search this

Medium:

silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper

Dimensions:

H x W (Image and sheet): 9 × 13 1/4 in. (22.9 × 33.7 cm)

Type:

gelatin silver prints

portraits

Date:

1989

Description:

A black and white photograph of Pearl Primus by Arthur Leipzig. Primus is in the center of the image with her upper body and head visible. Primus is facing slightly to the left with her eyes downcast. She is wearing a head wrap with a small metal elephant ornament. Her dark outfit has stripe detailing. She has large white earrings and many necklaces, including one with dangling puka shells. The background is not in focus. There are handwritten inscriptions and the photographer's stamp on the reverse.

Topic:

African American  Search this

Dance  Search this

Photography  Search this

Credit Line:

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Joel Leipzig in memory of Arthur Leipzig

Object number:

2017.67.1

Restrictions & Rights:

© Arthur Leipzig

Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.

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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection

Classification:

Media Arts-Photography

Data Source:

National Museum of African American History and Culture

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd591457000-37c1-4c07-a617-40bcd2d49936

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nmaahc_2017.67.1