Photograph of Eazy-E in Union Square, NYC

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Description: A black-and-white photograph of the rapper Eazy-E, wearing a leather jacket and a black baseball cap that reads [Compton]. He holds a pair of sunglasses in his right hand and wears a diamond pink ring. He is looking away from the camera and leaning against the railing of a subway entrance. Trees and city buildings are visible behind him. On the back are inscriptions by Bill Adler identifying the subject, photographer, location and date.

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

March 1, 1990; printed 2003

Restrictions & Rights: © Al Pereira; Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.

Medium: silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
Dimensions: H x W (Sheet): 13 15/16 × 10 15/16 in. (35.4 × 27.8 cm); H x W (Image): 13 × 9 1/2 in. (33 × 24.2 cm)

Place captured: Union Square, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America

See more items in: National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Collection title: Eyejammie Hip-Hop Photography Collection
Classification: Media Arts-Photography

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Topic: African American; Hip-hop (Music); Musicians; Photography; Rappers (Musicians); Urban life

GUID (Link to Original Record): http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd506329806-aa63-40ab-9aaa-8ba42b926ded