Van Vechten, Carl, 1880-1964, photographer. still image Portrait photographs. gmgpc 1935 Dec. 27. eng Photograph shows John William Sublett (1902-1986), known as John W. Bubbles, a male, African American actor, vaudevillian, and tap dancer in front of patterned background. Title derived from information on verso of photographic print. Van Vechten number: XXXVI I 4. Carl Van Vechten Estate; Forms part of: Portrait photographs of celebrities, a LOT which in turn forms part of the Carl Van Vechten photograph collection (Library of Congress). Bubbles, John W.--Performances. African Americans--Men--1930-1940. Vaudeville--1930-1940. Actors--1930-1940. Dancers--1930-1940. Tap dancing--1930-1940. Backdrops--1930-1940. Also available on microfilm. Portrait photographs of celebrities http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/van.5a51768 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/cph.3c14802 For publication information see "Carl Van Vechten Photographs (Lots 12735 and 12736)"