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Catalog Number |
B2019.01.0753 |
Object Name |
Board, Display |
Title |
Charlie Christian |
Museum |
Alexandria Black History Museum |
Description |
Rectangular cardboard display board mounted with a poster entitled, "Charlie Christian, The Man Who Electrified Jazz, The Black Presence in Music" and consists of a color drawing of Charlie Christian, by Charles Lilly with a brief biography below. The drawing depicts two images of Christian playing a guitar. The image at the right of the poster shows Christian with other members of Benny Goodman's band. The front of the board is covered in clear plastic which is taped at the back. This display board was created and used by Carlton A. Funn Sr. as part of his exhibition, "The History and Culture of Minorities", later named "National / International Cultural Exhibits ("NICE"). |
Material |
Paper/Plastic/Tape/Cardboard |
Artist or Maker |
Carlton A. Funn Sr. |
Dimensions |
H-21.811 W-18.031 D-0.157 inches |
Search Terms |
African American People African American History Jazz Jazz musicians |
Subjects |
African American People African American History Jazz Jazz musicians |
Related People |
Funn, Carlton A., Sr. |