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2014.49.002-020-0064
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Katherine Dunham in her dressing room, Seattle, February 1, 1948
Order an ImageKatherine Dunham was the first successful leader of an African American dance troupe. She was also a published author at the age of 12 and earned a PhD in anthropology.
Here, Ms. Dunham stands at the door of her dressing room wearing a velvet and lace costume and an elaborate headress. The group performed Seattle's Civic Auditorium on February 1, 1948.
Handwritten on negative sleeve: Katherine Dunham 2-1-48
Here, Ms. Dunham stands at the door of her dressing room wearing a velvet and lace costume and an elaborate headress. The group performed Seattle's Civic Auditorium on February 1, 1948.
Handwritten on negative sleeve: Katherine Dunham 2-1-48
ID Number: 2014.49.002.020.0064
Date: 1948
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, 2014.49.002.020.0064
Copyright: All Rights Reserved
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