Josephine Baker original watercolor, 1929.

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Josephine Baker original watercolor, 1929.

The collection consists of one watercolor of Josephine Baker, approximately 3 1/2 inches by 5 inches. Date is unknown (possibly 1929) and the artist's signature illegible.

1 item (0.1 linear feet).

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SNAC Resource ID: 7489854

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Baker, Josephine, 1906-1975

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Josephine Baker(1906-1975) was a dancer, singer, and civil rights activist. She performed in Paris, New York, Africa, and the Middle East, and was a crusader for racial equality. She was born Freda Josephine McDonald in St. Louis, Missouri, the daughter of Eddie Carson, a musician, and Carrie Macdonald. Her parents parted when Josephine was still an infant, and her mother married Arthur Martin, which has led to some confusion about her maiden name. Very llittle is known about her childhood, exce...