Museum object · Photographs and Still Images
Autographed portrait of Deek Watson by M. Smith Studio
1940s - 1950s
Harlem, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
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.
A signed black-and-white photograph of Deek Watson. Watson wears a ring on both hands, a watch on his left wrist, and a bracelet on his right wrist. The photo is signed at top right: [To tiny great people / From Deek Watson / Just in case you / change your / mind / Lets Bow wo wo / wo wo "Ha Ha"]. Photographer's stamp on back reads [PHOTO BY M. SMITH / 243-251 W. 125TH STREET / MO. 2-3168 NEW YORK, N. / Credit line must be observed / Must not be syndicated, loaned or used for / advertising purposes without permission.
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Catalog reference: 2011.42.30
