On loan to The Met The Met accepts temporary loans of art both for short-term exhibitions and for long-term display in its galleries.
Elvis at the Mississippi-Alabama Fair & Dairy Show
Elvis Presley American
Not on view
Elvis’s appearances often spurred protests by religious conservatives who were scandalized by his suggestive dancing, rebellious music, and willingness to work alongside black musicians in the segregated South. As a result, many of his posters were destroyed. This rare example commemorates Elvis’s first performance in his hometown of Tupelo, Mississippi, after he achieved nationwide stardom.
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