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Formally atired woman and man seated at a table

Curatorial Remarks

Ernie Fields was a famous musical entertainer. He was out with his wife at a event could have been new years eve party.

People: Mr. & Mrs. Ernie and Bernice Fields
Places: Big 10 Ballroom, Blue Moon, Rose Room
Purpose: Holiday

Community Elder Tags: Band, leader, tour, union, member, coke, bottle, cups, bow, tie, drink, setup, table, ear, ring, suit, dress, necklace, decoration, bouquet, smile, 7up, noisemakers.

Bobby Eaton, Community Expert for the Eddie Faye Gates project, 2020-2022


Community Youth Tags: December, 1956, party, 7 people, coke bottle, dark dress, multiple cups, light tuxedo, smiling, bowtie, plant, blowout, African American, short curled hair, frilly earrings, lacey shawl, white dress, hair to neck, long earrings, white necklace, white tablecloth, people in the background

Sofia Fermo, Community Expert for the Eddie Faye Gates project, 2020-2022

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Title(s): 
Formally atired woman and man seated at a table
Culture: 
American
Date: 
December 1956
Classification: 
Object Type: 
Credit Line: 
Gift of Eddie Faye Gates, Tulsa, OK, teacher, author, community activist
Accession No: 
4327.10321
Previous Number(s): 
TL2019.20
Department: 
Not On View

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