Influential African-American dancer, choreographer, and educator (1909-2006) who has been called the 'matriarch and queen mother of black dance.' She is best known as founder and director of the dance company which bore her name and for her appearances in such films as Star Spangled Rhythm and Stormy Weather. Vintage matte-finish 7.5 x 9.75 photo of Dunham in a slinky dress, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, "To Don & Bernice…Sincerely—Katherine Dunham.” In fine condition, with trimmed edges.
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