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Grandmaster Flash Onstage at The Ritz, NYC

early 1980s

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

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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 Grandmaster Flash onstage at The Ritz nightclub in New York City. Flash is viewed from above the camera, standing with his left hand on his left hip and looking out over his left shoulder. He wears light-colored pants with dark stripes down the side, a studded belt with handcuffs, a dark and light-colored jacket, and a dark-colored hat. Another performer and the stage lights are visible behind him. On the verso is an adhesive label with the Eyejammie.com logo and [Title: Grandmaster Flash Onstage at The Ritz / Photographer: Harry Allen] printed in black text.

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Catalog reference: 2015.132.38

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