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Headshot photograph of Lena Horne

ca. 1990

African American history · place not specified

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Source catalog description

This description refers to material held by Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Visual details below describe the original material.

This black and white photograph is a professional headshot of Lena Horne, smiling, wearing a white collared shirt and pixie haircut. The bottom of photograph reads, "Lena Horne".

Catalog date
ca. 1990
Recorded subjects
African American; Actors; Photography; Singers (Musicians)

Sources & collection details

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture — original record ↗

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Catalog metadata · CC0 · Source checked 2026-10-20

Catalog reference: 2011.27.4.3

Collection: National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection

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