Image
Ellabelle Davis playing harp bow
Description:
View of soprano Ellabelle Davis posing with harp bow and drum. Printed on front: "Ellabelle Davis, soprano. National Concert and Artists Corporation, 711 Fifth Avenue, New York 22, N.Y." Label on back: "Musical hobbyist. A doubly appropriate hobby is that of Ellabelle Davis, the celebrated American Negro soprano, who will be heard in concert at the [blank] in [blank] on [blank]. Proud of her race's long musical tradition, Miss Davis has spent many years assembling a collection of African instruments, ranging from crude bone flutes to beautifully shaped drums and exotic stringed instruments. Photo: Robert M. Lewis."
Details
Resource ID:
hk000604
Creator:
Date Issued:
Unknown year
Format:
1 photographic print ; 10 x 8 in.
Filing Location:
Biography--Davis, Ellabelle
Rights:
Physical rights are retained by DPL. Copyright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws.