 Original watercolor of Josephine Baker
Collection DescriptionHistorical NoteJosephine Baker (1906-1975) was an American-born French dancer, singer, and civil rights activist. For further information, see the article Josephine Baker at Encyclopaedia Britannica. Scope and ContentThe collection consists of one small watercolor painting on paper of Josephine Baker in her iconic banana skirt. Date of watercolor is unknown (circa 1929), and the artist's signature is unidentified (initials MHP). Administrative InformationPreferred CitationOriginal watercolor of Josephine Baker, ms2743, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries. Related Materials and SubjectsSubject TermsRelated Collections in this RepositoryRelated materials in this repository: Josephine Baker photographs, ms3308; Josephine Baker poster, ms3649 | ||||||||||||||||||