Skip to content

Museum object · Photographs and Still Images

Photograph of Slick Rick with his mother, Veronica Feliciane

May 15, 1991; printed 2003

New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America

COLLECTION RECORDImage not availableExplore the catalog description and source record.
Visit the source record ↗

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.

A black-and-white photograph of Slick Rick, on work release from prison, with his mom, Veronica Feliciane at Rush Artist Management offices in NYC on May 15, 1991. Rick is pictured to the right of frame, wearing his signature eye patch and multiple chain necklaces with medallions. His arm is around his mother, who wears a patterned dress. Behind them is a wall square glass blocks. On the back is an inscription by Bill Adler identifying the photographer, subject, date and location.

Sources & collection details

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture — original record ↗

Source collection ↗

Catalog metadata · CC0 · Source checked 2026-10-13

Catalog reference: 2015.132.313

Continue exploring Series 1

Arts, Music & Culture →Everyday Life & Community →

Explore all Series 1 cards →