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Thomas Bethune (Blind Tom), 1887. Creator: Unknown.
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Title:
Thomas Bethune (Blind Tom), 1887. Creator: Unknown.
Caption:
Thomas Bethune (Blind Tom), 1887. African-American pianist and composer Blind Tom Wiggins was born into slavery and lived on the Bethune plantation in Georgia. He had numerous original compositions published, had a successful performing career throughout the United States, and was one of the best-known American performing pianists of the 19th century. He was also the first African-American to give a command performance at the White House. From "Men of Mark: Eminent, Progressive and Rising" by William J. Simmons.
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Album / Heritage Art/Heritage Images
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2560 x 3236 px | 23.7 MB
Print size:
21.7 x 27.4 cm | 8.5 x 10.8 in (300 dpi)
Keywords:
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