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Lot #2181
Big Joe Williams Original Photograph

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Description

Original 8 x 10 silver gelatin photograph showing Big Joe Williams warming up backstage at the University of Chicago, taken by Raeburn Flerlage. Reverse bears a "Raeburn Flerlage / ASMP" credit stamp and pencil caption. In fine condition. Raeburn Flerlage (1915-2002) was a photographer known for capturing the blues and folk scenes in 1960s Chicago, documenting the likes of Howlin’ Wolf, Muddy Waters, John Lee Hooker, Odetta, John Coltrane, and Bob Dylan.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Marvels of Modern Music
  • Dates: #636 - Ended May 19, 2022