W.C. HANDY - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 321985
A photograph of Handy with his family: his daughter Lucille, grandson
Homer, and cousin Blanch
Photograph signed: "W.C. Handy", on verso: "My daughter
Lucille/My grandson Homer/My Cousin Blanch Poole/+ myself", Sepia 10x8.
W.C.
Price: $800.00
Condition: Lightly soiled, otherwise fine condition
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W.C. HANDY
A photograph of Handy with his family: his daughter Lucille, grandson
Homer, and cousin Blanch
Photograph signed: "W.C. Handy", on verso: "My daughter
Lucille/My grandson Homer/My Cousin Blanch Poole/+ myself", Sepia 10x8.
W.C. Handy (1873-1958, born William Christopher Handy in Florence,
Alabama) was known as the "Father of the Blues", but hedidn't
invent blues music. He was, however, one of the first to use the term in a
song title (Memphis Blues in 1912). He also published "blue notes" in
his compositions, which included St. Louis Blues (1914) and
Beale Street Blues (1916). Handy, who conducted his own band
(1903-1921)before becoming a music publisher in the 1920s, was a
popular performer until the mid-1940s, when he retired due to failing eyesight.
Corners worn and creased. Light surface creases. Pencil notes (unknown hand) on
verso. Lightly soiled. Slightly bowed. Light surface scratches (not seen head
on). Otherwise, fine condition.
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