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Metadata
Catalog Number |
B2019.01.1001 |
Object Name |
Poster |
Title |
Charlie Christian |
Museum |
Alexandria Black History Museum |
Description |
Rectangular paper 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. At the bottom of the poster is the text, "NUMBER 5 IN A SERIES FROM PEPSI-COLA" below the Pepsi-Cola logo. Handwritten on the back of the poster is the text, "BRENT / 91". This poster was 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 |
Dimensions |
H-23.543 W-18.031 D-0.039 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. |