Gjon Mili
Singer Paul Robeson at Progressive Party Convention in Philadelphia, PA

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Singer Paul Robeson at Progressive Party Convention in Philadelphia, PA
ArtistAmerican, born Albania, 1904–1984
CultureAmerican
Titles
  • Singer Paul Robeson at Progressive Party Convention in Philadelphia, PA
Date1948
PlacePhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
MediumGelatin silver print
DimensionsImage: 13 × 10 1/4 in. (33 × 26 cm)
 Sheet: 14 × 11 1/4 in. (35.6 × 28.6 cm)
Credit LineGift of Saul Levi
Object number2010.1890
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Department
Photography
Object Type
ProvenanceSaul Levi, Los Angeles; given to MFAH, 2010.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Marked in pencil on verso:
"PF88682" "376" "04 "Paul Robeson" "... 219670"
Stamped on verso - see Accession File for photocopy:
© Time Inc. All Rights Reserved / ...
LIFE PHOTO / BY / GJON MILI
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