Washington, Dinah. (1924–1963) Signed PhotographA rare 8 x 10 inch photograph by James Kriegsman, signed by the American singer known as "Queen of the Blues" in blue ink " "Best Wishes, Dinah Washington." Vertical crease extending down the left third of the photograph, corners lightly worn creased, else fine. Despite her early death, Washington is generally regarded as one of the most influential vocalists of the twentieth century.