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Image of Band performing at the New China Pheasant, Seattle, 1947
2014.49.002-007-0023
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Band performing at the New China Pheasant, Seattle, 1947

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A seven-piece band performs on stage at the New China Pheasant at 10315 E Marginal Way. In the center is Vernon "Pops" Buford, and fourth from the left is Floyd Franklin. The others are unidentified.
ID Number: 2014.49.002.007.0023
Date: 1947
Creator(s): Smith, Albert J., Sr., Photographer
Physical Description: 1 negative : b&w ; 4 x 5 in.
Additional Information: Digital copy of this item available thanks to funding from a 2016 Institute for Museum and Library Services grant.
Credit: MOHAI, Al Smith Collection, 2014.49.002.007.0023
Copyright: All Rights Reserved
Subjects: Black/African American , Performing Arts and Music

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