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Life cast of Eubie Blake's left hand

1982

Smithsonian NMAAHC collection

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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.

Original plaster life cast of the musical artist, Eubie Blake's left hand made by the artist, Bobbiegita Walker in 1982. The cast is made in plaster and depicts Blake's hand with is palm flat and fingers extended out.

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Catalog reference: 2011.149.1

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