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Blackface Musicians

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Studio portrait in front of a painted backdrop of three European American men, posing sitting. The men are wearing blackface make-up, and playing a guitar and banjos.

Creator:
Van Schaick, Charles

Publication Information

Creator Van Schaick, Charles

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 17 x 12 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Charles Van Schaick photographs and negatives, circa 1880-circa 1940
Call Number (V22)4093

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W0128VG
Legacy ID
WHi 107622

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