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Music stand used by Ginger Smock

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object Details

Manufactured by
Belmonte
Owned by
Ginger Smock, American, 1920 - 1995
Description
A black, metal music stand owned by Ginger Smock. The stand has a metal tripod base and an adjustable music support with a small shelf. Embossed on the back of the support is the Belmonte company logo. Plastic extensions are screwed to the metal support above the shelf. Embossed on each side of the extension on top is “SNAP-OUTS.” The base and support is connected with an adjustable central pole with locking screws. Written in white paint on the bottom of the base is “GINGER” and “SHIPP.” Written in white paint on the shelf of the support is “SHIPP.”
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Lydia Samuel Bennett
late 20th century
Object number
2016.161.7
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
Type
stands (support furniture)
Medium
metal, plastic
Dimensions
H x W x D (collapsed): 37 3/8 × 20 1/4 × 7 1/2 in. (95 × 51.5 × 19 cm)
H x W x D (fully extended): 57 11/16 × 20 1/4 × 19 5/16 in. (146.6 × 51.5 × 49 cm)
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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Classification
Tools and Equipment
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Topic
African American
Instrumentalists (Musicians)
Jazz (Music)
Record ID
nmaahc_2016.161.7
Metadata Usage (text)
CC0
GUID (Link to Original Record)
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5b46d8b4b-5964-4663-a5ab-69e40903f203

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