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    Denim and suede suit jacket and bellbottoms worn by Charley Pride

    Attributed to
    Ortiz's Art Clothing and Ace Tailors, American
    Worn by
    Pride, Charley, American, 1934 - 2020
    Date
    1976
    On View
    Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 053
    Exhibition
    Musical Crossroads
    Medium
    jacket: cotton denim, suede, and metal;
    pants: cotton denim, suede, and metal
    Dimensions
    H x W (jacket): 30 1/2 x 20 in. (77.5 x 50.8 cm)
    Inseam (pants): 34 1/2 in. (87.6 cm)
    Jacket on Form: 30 1/2 x 25 x 14 1/2 in. (77.5 x 63.5 x 36.8 cm)
    Description
    This denim jean jacket (a) and bell-bottom jeans (b) with suede patchwork details were worn by Charley Pride. The blue jean jacket (a) is cut straight with full-length sleeves and a fold-over collar with exaggerated pointed lapels. It closes at the center front with four (4) round metal buttons that have the text "KEMINGTON / 20 / GA / EXPRESS" engraved around them. Rectangular patches of tan, brown, and ochre suede with blue denim are sewn on the front and back yoke. There are two (2) patch pockets, one at each front chest, with pointed flaps that close using one (1) button each, though the button on the proper right pocket is missing. The cuff of each sleeve closes with two (2) buttons each. The jacket is not lined. There is a size tag at the interior center back neck.
    The bell-bottom blue jeans have side panels on each leg made from rectangular patches of tan, brown, and ochre suede with blue denim, matching the yoke decoration on the jacket (a). The pants close at the center front waist with a metal zipper, one (1) metal snap, and one (1) metal hook-and-eye. There is one (1) inset pocket at the proper right front waist. The pants are not lined.
    Place made
    Galveston, Texas, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Clothing-Costume
    Type
    jean jackets
    trousers
    Topic
    Clothing and dress
    Country (Music)
    Instrumentalists (Musicians)
    Singers (Musicians)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Charley Pride
    Object number
    2012.125.50ab
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public domain
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd57086a9d9-dc1a-4241-adf8-18ff12889abc
  • Costume worn by Mikayla Amin for performance in response to Freddie Gray

    Manufactured by
    Revolution Dancewear, American, founded 1996
    Worn by
    Amin, Mikayla, American, born 1999
    Subject of
    Studio A Modeling, Etiquette, and Dance Academy, American, founded 2002
    Gray, Freddie, American, 1990 - 2015
    Date
    June 14, 2015
    Medium
    .1: cotton, polyester, and spandex blend cloth, nylon belt, and metal grommets;
    .2: nylon and spandex blend cloth, elastic
    Dimensions
    H x W x D (.1 flat): 31 × 25 1/2 × 3/4 in. (78.7 × 64.8 × 1.9 cm)
    H x W x D (.2 flat): 33 1/16 × 14 3/4 × 1/2 in. (84 × 37.5 × 1.3 cm)
    Description
    This dance costume consists of a dark teal hooded tunic shirt (.1) and a pair of silver leggings (.2) worn by Mikayla Amin during a spring recital for Studio A Dance Academy at Morgan State University. The shirt (.1) is made from a dark teal cotton, polyester, and spandex knit fabric. It has cap sleeves with a rolled edge sewn in place and a cowl neck with a hood. Large silver grommets are sewn around the waist band, with a black nylon tied belt. The back hem of the shirt is slightly longer than the front. A manufacturer's label with size, content, and style information is sewn at the interior proper left side seam near the hem. Black hanger loops are sewn at each interior side shoulder seam.
    The leggings (.2) are made from metallic silver nylon and spandex with an elastic waist band. Lengths of the black nylon fabric of the belt on the shirt are sewn in a crisscross pattern across the front of the proper right leg and the back of the proper left leg below the knees. A manufacturer's label with size, content, and style information is sewn at the interior center back waist. Black hanger loops are sewn at each interior side waist.
    Place used
    Baltimore, Maryland, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Clothing-Costume
    Movement
    Black Lives Matter
    Type
    leggings
    T-shirts
    Topic
    Activism
    Clothing and dress
    Costume
    Justice
    Local and regional
    Modern dance
    Resistance
    U.S. History, 2001-
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Deborah Tulani Salahu-Din
    Object number
    2016.13.1-.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5ece7c08e-f594-41f1-a3b0-5a9ed9f2f723
  • Costume worn by Khalilah Amin for performance in response to Freddie Gray

    Manufactured by
    Revolution Dancewear, American, founded 1996
    Worn by
    Amin, Khalilah, American, born 1999
    Subject of
    Studio A Modeling, Etiquette, and Dance Academy, American, founded 2002
    Gray, Freddie, American, 1990 - 2015
    Date
    June 14, 2015
    Medium
    .1: cotton, polyester, and spandex blend cloth, nylon belt, and metal grommets;
    .2: nylon and spandex blend cloth, elastic
    Dimensions
    H x W x D (.1 flat): 26 1/4 × 23 1/2 × 2 1/4 in. (66.7 × 59.7 × 5.7 cm)
    H x W x D (.2 flat): 32 × 14 1/4 × 5/8 in. (81.3 × 36.2 × 1.6 cm)
    Description
    This dance costume consists of a dark teal hooded tunic shirt (.1) and a pair of silver leggings (.2) worn by Khalilah Amin during a spring recital for Studio A Dance Academy at Morgan State University. The shirt (.1) is made from a dark teal cotton, polyester, and spandex knit fabric. It has cap sleeves with a rolled edge sewn in place and a cowl neck with a hood. Large silver grommets are sewn around the waist band, with a black nylon tied belt. The back hem of the shirt is slightly longer than the front. A manufacturer's label with size, content, and style information is sewn at the interior proper left side seam near the hem. Black hanger loops are sewn at each interior side shoulder seam.
    The leggings (.2) are made from metallic silver nylon and spandex with an elastic waist band. Lengths of the black nylon fabric of the belt on the shirt are sewn in a crisscross pattern across the front of both legs below the knees. A manufacturer's label with size, content, and style information is sewn at the interior center back waist. Black hanger loops are sewn at each interior side waist.
    Place used
    Baltimore, Maryland, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Clothing-Costume
    Movement
    Black Lives Matter
    Type
    leggings
    T-shirts
    Topic
    Activism
    Clothing and dress
    Costume
    Justice
    Local and regional
    Modern dance
    Resistance
    U.S. History, 2001-
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Khalilah Amin and Sabrina Harrison
    Object number
    2016.132.1-.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5a28b2df8-834f-438d-ae04-c6b5403892b4
  • Painted blackface mask

    Manufactured by
    British Made Toys & Games, British
    Date
    20th century
    On View
    Concourse 2, C 2053
    Exhibition
    Defending Freedom, Defining Freedom: The Era of Segregation, 1876-1968
    Medium
    cotton (textile) with plaster and paint
    Dimensions
    H x W x D (Overall): 19 3/16 × 9 × 8 7/16 in. (48.8 × 22.8 × 21.5 cm)
    H x W x D (Mask): 9 1/16 × 8 × 3 15/16 in. (23 × 20.3 × 10 cm)
    Description
    A painted blackface mask. The mask is constructed from two layers of cotton voile with and an internal layer of plaster cloth sandwiched in between that shapes the mask. The plaster cloth is white, the top layer is black cotton voile, and the bottom layer white cotton voile. Hood is black cotton voile. The facial features and ears of the mask are painted. The mask has large, prominent eyes that are stenciled white circles with blue irises and black pupils. There are eye holes at the center of each pupil. The eyebrows, eye wrinkles, and forehead lines are hand painted in white. There are two holes at the mask's nostrils and a semicircular opening at the mouth. The stenciled mouth is painted wide and red. The mask is bald and its ears protrude on either side. A black hood constructed from black cotton voile is attached to the back of the mask. Inside the mask is a white label with a manufacturer's logo, a bulldog with its front proper left paw wrapped around a flag attached to a pole. The flag and the front paws of the dog are draped over a white oval with black printed text inside the oval that reads [BRITISH MADE / TOYS & GAMES] across the top and the bottom and [TRADE MARK] printed in small type across the center.
    Statement
    Objects depicting racist and/or stereotypical imagery or language may be offensive and disturbing, but the NMAAHC aims to include them in the Collection to present and preserve the historical context in which they were created and used. Objects of this type provide an important historical record from which to study and evaluate racism.
    Place made
    England, Europe
    Classification
    Clothing-Costume
    Racist and Stereotypical Objects
    Type
    masks (costume)
    Topic
    Blackface
    Caricature and cartoons
    Costume
    Stereotypes
    Theatre
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Collection of James M. Caselli and Jonathan Mark Scharer
    Object number
    2007.7.228.1
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5e25ce04b-89f3-426d-91f7-be300ba481d4
  • Painted blackface mask

    Manufactured by
    British Made Toys & Games, British
    Date
    20th century
    On View
    Concourse 2, C 2053
    Exhibition
    Defending Freedom, Defining Freedom: The Era of Segregation, 1876-1968
    Medium
    cotton (textile) with plaster , paint and glue
    Dimensions
    H x W x D (Overall): 16 3/4 × 9 15/16 × 7 1/2 in. (42.5 × 25.3 × 19 cm)
    H x W x D (Mask): 9 7/16 × 9 1/4 × 4 13/16 in. (24 × 23.5 × 12.2 cm)
    Description
    A painted blackface mask. The mask is constructed from two layers of cotton voile with and an internal layer of plaster cloth sandwiched in between that shapes the mask. The plaster cloth is white, the top layer is black cotton voile, and the bottom layer white cotton voile. Hood is black cotton voile. The facial features and ears of the mask are painted. The mask has large, prominent eyes that are stenciled white circles with blue irises and black pupils. There are eye holes at the center of each pupil. The eyebrows, eye wrinkles, and forehead lines are hand painted in white. There are two holes at the mask's nostrils and a semicircular opening at the mouth. The stenciled mouth is painted wide and red. The mask is bald and its ears protrude on either side. A black hood constructed from black cotton voile is attached to the back of the mask. The right ear has been repaired with glue.
    Statement
    Objects depicting racist and/or stereotypical imagery or language may be offensive and disturbing, but the NMAAHC aims to include them in the Collection to present and preserve the historical context in which they were created and used. Objects of this type provide an important historical record from which to study and evaluate racism.
    Place made
    England, Europe
    Classification
    Clothing-Costume
    Racist and Stereotypical Objects
    Type
    masks (costume)
    Topic
    Blackface
    Caricature and cartoons
    Costume
    Stereotypes
    Theatre
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Collection of James M. Caselli and Jonathan Mark Scharer
    Object number
    2007.7.228.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd544289688-5d80-4057-8426-4d9b3b0a8e79
  • Three blackface masks

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Date
    20th-mid 20th century
    Medium
    cotton (textile)
    Dimensions
    H x W x D (2007.7.229.1): 13 5/8 × 10 3/4 × 3/8 in. (34.6 × 27.3 × 1 cm)
    H x W x D (2007.7.229.2): 14 5/16 × 9 3/4 × 1/2 in. (36.4 × 24.8 × 1.3 cm)
    H x W x D (2007.7.229.3): 12 1/4 × 10 × 1/2 in. (31.1 × 25.4 × 1.3 cm)
    Description
    2007.7.229.1
    A triangular blackface mask constructed from stretch, black knit cloth. The mask are predominantly black with white stitching around the eye holes and red, appliquéd cloth at the mouth. The mouth is large and exaggerated.
    2007.7.229.2
    A triangular blackface mask constructed from stretch, black knit cloth. The mask are predominantly black with white stitching around the eye holes and red, appliquéd cloth at the mouth. The mouth is large and exaggerated.
    2007.7.229.3
    A triangular blackface mask constructed from stretch, black knit cloth. The mask are predominantly black with white stitching around the eye holes and red, appliquéd cloth at the mouth. The mouth is large and exaggerated.
    Statement
    Objects depicting racist and/or stereotypical imagery or language may be offensive and disturbing, but the NMAAHC aims to include them in the Collection to present and preserve the historical context in which they were created and used. Objects of this type provide an important historical record from which to study and evaluate racism.
    Collection title
    Collection of James M. Caselli and Jonathan Mark Scharer
    Classification
    Clothing-Costume
    Racist and Stereotypical Objects
    Type
    masks (costume)
    Topic
    Caricature and cartoons
    Clothing and dress
    Costume
    Stereotypes
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Collection of James M. Caselli and Jonathan Mark Scharer
    Object number
    2007.7.229.1-.3
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5c6642d7b-5e16-49f9-b5db-239f95a7eb03
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    Toe shoe and tights worn by Ingrid Silva of Dance Theatre of Harlem

    Created by
    Chacott Co., Ltd., Japanese, founded 1950
    Manufactured by
    Capezio, American, founded 1887
    Worn by
    Silva, Ingrid, Brazilian, born 1988
    Date
    2013-2014
    On View
    Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 054
    Exhibition
    Taking the Stage
    Medium
    Shoe: satin cloth and ribbons, elastic, leather, paper, cloth, adhesive, and cosmetics;
    Tights: nylon, spandex, and dye
    Dimensions
    H x W x D (.1 without ribbons extended): 9 3/8 × 3 1/8 × 2 1/2 in. (23.8 × 7.9 × 6.4 cm)
    L (.1 PL ribbon): 20 1/2 in. (52.1 cm)
    L (.1 PR ribbon): 21 5/16 in. (54.1 cm)
    H x W x D (.2 on form): 23 × 5 1/2 × 4 1/2 in. (58.4 × 14 × 11.4 cm)
    L x W (.2 flat): 27 × 7 3/4 in. (68.6 × 19.7 cm)
    Description
    .1: One (1) ballet pointe shoe custom-colored with cosmetics to a dark brown to match the skin tone of the dancer. A drawstring runs around the top of the foot opening and is tied in a knot at the vamp with the ends cut short. Two lengths of custom-colored satin ribbon are hand sewn to the binding, one each on the left and right side quarters of the shoe. The leather sole has hatch marks on the front half and impressed text at the heel that reads: "24 1/2 / D / M / Chacott / MADE IN JAPAN / N / L / V". Also on the sole is hand-written text reading: "26 / 5 / L / E". Uneven wear on the platform of the toe box and the ball of the foot on the outer sole indicates this shoe was worn on the left foot. The fabric-covered shank is broken at the arch of the foot with the back portion removed and the exposed front portion of the shank covered in pink and white printed Band-Aids, with the fabric cover loose where the shank is missing.
    .2: Pair of dance tights, size small/medium, with inherent holes in feet that are custom-dyed to a dark brown to match the skin tone of the dancer. The foot holes allow the tights to be worn covering the foot and toes, with the hole at the ball of the foot, or worn footless with the foot portion rolled at the ankle. The tights have an elastic waistband with the clothing designer logo woven within the waistband that repeats "Capezio". A clothing tag is attached at the back of the waist with the care instructions, size, and materials. On the back of the tag is hand-written text in black ink reading "IS".
    Place collected
    New York City, Manhattan, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Clothing-Costume
    Type
    toe shoes
    tights (opaque stockings)
    Topic
    Ballet
    Clothing and dress
    Costume
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Dance Theatre of Harlem
    Object number
    2015.19.3.1-.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd58cc1a47b-5af7-428a-aaa0-2a012287119c
  • Denim bucket hat worn by Jimmie Walker as J.J. Evans on Good Times

    Designed by
    Riggs, Rita, American, born 1930
    Manufactured by
    Cali-Fame of Los Angeles, Inc., American, founded 1925
    Worn by
    Jimmie Walker, American, born 1947
    Date
    1974-1979
    On View
    Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 054
    Exhibition
    Taking the Stage
    Medium
    cotton denim, twill tape, and synthetic fiber
    Dimensions
    H x W x D (On form): 9 1/4 × 9 3/4 × 10 in. (23.5 × 24.8 × 25.4 cm)
    Description
    Blue denim bucket hat with quilted brim worn by Jimmie Walker as the character James "JJ" Evans Jr. on the television show "Good Times." The interior of the cap portion is not lined, though the seams are covered in black twill tape. There is an interior hat band of black synthetic lining material. A white clothing tag with brown printed text is sewn at the center back of the interior band that reads: "Cali-Fame / of / Los Angeles / XL".
    Place used
    United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Clothing-Costume
    Type
    hats
    Topic
    Actors
    Clothing and dress
    Comedy
    Costume
    Families
    Sitcoms
    Stereotypes
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2014.26.1
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5c3f7e6cd-9ea1-48e2-9d1e-146e37c4493d
  • Red faux fur stole worn by Gabourey Sidibe in the film Precious

    Designed by
    Draghici, Marina, Romanian American
    Worn by
    Sidibe, Gabourey, American, born 1983
    Subject of
    Sapphire, American, born 1950
    Fletcher, Geoffrey S., American, born 1970
    Daniels, Lee, American, born 1959
    Date
    2007
    Medium
    synthetic fiber with satin
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 19 x 86 1/2 x 3 in. (48.3 x 219.7 x 7.6 cm)
    Description
    Faux fur stole from the movie Precious. The stole is wide and made of purple synthetic fiber that has red tips so that the exterior of the stole looks red, with purple highlights throughout. The interior side of the stole is pink satin. There are no labels.
    Place used
    New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Clothing-Costume
    Type
    stoles (outerwear)
    Topic
    Clothing and dress
    Costume
    Fashion
    Film
    Identity
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Lisa Cortés, Executive Producer of Precious: Based on the Novel “Push” by Sapphire
    Object number
    2016.167
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd55584dfa9-c51b-4de5-b17a-e0480cd2d8b0
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    Hat worn by Dr. Issac Greggs with The Human Jukebox marching band

    Manufactured by
    Bayly, Inc., American, founded 1865
    Used by
    Dr. Greggs, Isaac Ben, American, 1929 - 2014
    Distributed by
    DeMoulin Bros. and Co., American, founded 1892
    Subject of
    The Human Jukebox, American, founded 1969
    Southern University and A&M College, American, founded 1880
    Date
    2000
    On View
    Community/Third Floor, 3 052
    Exhibition
    Sports: Leveling the Playing Field
    Medium
    polyester, plastic, cord, paper, ink, vinyl, metal thread, and felt
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 5 1/2 × 10 3/4 × 10 3/8 in. (14 × 27.3 × 26.4 cm)
    Description
    A hat worn by Dr. Issac Ben Greggs, the Director of the Southern University - Baton Rouge marching band nicknamed "The Human Jukebox." The military-style peaked cap has a navy crown with an gold embroidered “S” at center front. The sideband and bill are black felt embellished with embroidered gold leaves. Gold cording, knotted twice in front, is attached to the front sideband by looping around two (2) gold buttons, one attached to each side of the cap at the temple. The buttons have a lyre design. There are two (2) small black grommets on either side of the hat, above the felt sideband.
    In the interior of the cap, there a black plastic sweatband covered with black leather vinyl. There is a plastic support in the interior of the front of the cap. Inside the crown is lined with clear plastic. In the center of the clear plastic lining, there is a rectangular sleeve to hold a card or label. Attached to the clear plastic lining, In between the sleeve and the bill, is a round sticker. The sticker is yellow with a black trim, and has text in black with red accents: [DeMoulin], [618/664-2000], [5], and [Greenville, Illinois 62246]. Printed onto the underside of the cap, in between the sleeve and the back of the cap, is the text: [BAYLY, INC./HOLLYWOOD, FLA.]. Underneath the sweatband at the back of the cap is a manufacturer's label with the text: [Manufactured By: / BAYLY, INC. / Hollywood, Florida / U.S.A. / (L) 7 1/2-7 3/8]. The back of this label contains cleaning instructions.
    Place used
    Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Clothing-Costume
    Type
    caps (headgear)
    Topic
    American South
    Associations and institutions
    Clothing and dress
    Conductors (Musicians)
    HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities)
    Marching bands (Music)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Mrs. Rose Greggs in loving memory of her husband Dr. Isaac Ben Greggs
    Object number
    2016.21.1.1
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5d111aae1-5ae3-419f-98da-7a85df354572
  • Black and purple figure skating costume worn by Debi Thomas

    Worn by
    Dr. Thomas, Debra Janine, American, born 1967
    Created by
    MacDonald Sheehan, Lauren, American, born 1956
    Date
    1986
    Medium
    Lycra, spandex, polyester, nylon, beads, and sequins
    Dimensions
    H x W: 27 3/16 × 14 9/16 in. (69 × 37 cm)
    Caption
    Debi Thomas wore this purple and black costume when she won the U.S. and World Championships in 1986. Thomas would go on to become the first African American to win a medal at the Winter Olympics when she won a bronze medal in Ladies’ Singles Figure Skating in Calgary in 1988.
    Description
    A black and purple figure skating costume designed by Lauren Sheehan and worn by Debi Thomas in the 1986 U.S. and World Championships. The costume consists of a black, long-sleeve leotard with attached skirt. The leotard features a deep V at the neck, center back and center of each sleeve with sheer panels in the center and decorative crescent-shaped pieces of fabric in various shades of purple along the edges. They are outlined in clear bugle beads and small rhinestones. The body of the costume and sleeves are also covered in large rhinestones set in silver metal rings.
    The skirt of the costume is made up of sheer black pieces of fabric attached to the leotard, with strands of rhinestones, both medium and small. Some of the pieces of sheer black fabric have small, circle sequins at the end, while other have larger petal shaped beads in silver with a rainbow colored design on the back.
    On the back of the costume, a tan zipper runs from the neck down to the lower back.
    Place used
    Geneva, Switzerland, Europe
    Uniondale, Nassau County, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Clothing-Costume
    Clothing-Historical
    Type
    leotards
    sports uniforms
    Topic
    Athletes
    Clothing and dress
    Figure skating
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Debra Janine Thomas
    Object number
    2016.38.1
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd58c6e8911-764f-4a05-9217-041207db696b
  • Pair of white figure skates worn by Debi Thomas

    Worn by
    Dr. Thomas, Debra Janine, American, born 1967
    Created by
    Harlick Skating Boots, American, founded 1935
    Manufactured by
    MK Blades, American
    Date
    1980s
    On View
    Community/Third Floor, 3 052
    Exhibition
    Sports: Leveling the Playing Field
    Medium
    leather, cotton, plastic, foam, wood, and steel
    Dimensions
    H x W x D (a - left): 9 1/2 × 3 9/16 × 11 1/2 in. (24.1 × 9 × 29.2 cm)
    H x W x D (a - left (cloth cover)): 2 1/2 × 1 × 13 1/2 in. (6.4 × 2.5 × 34.3 cm)
    H x W x D (b - right): 9 1/2 × 3 1/2 × 11 1/2 in. (24.1 × 8.9 × 29.2 cm)
    H x W x D (b - right (cloth cover)): 2 1/2 × 1 × 12 3/4 in. (6.4 × 2.5 × 32.4 cm)
    Caption
    Debi Thomas is the 1986 World Figure Skating Champion, a two-time U.S. National Figure Skating Champion, and the 1988 Olympic bronze medalist. Thomas was the first African American to win a medal at the Winter Olympics when she won bronze in the Ladies’ Singles Figure Skating in Calgary in 1988.
    Description
    A pair of white figure skates worn by Debi Thomas. The top of the skates reach the shin and the boot has a rounded toe. The boots are made of a white leather. There are four white (4) metal hooks for tying the laces on either side of the tongue. These are followeed by eleven (11) shoelace holes on either side, going down towards the toe. The white laces are made of cotton and have plastic aglets on the ends. There is white stitching on the boot- around the top, around the shoelace holes, down the middle of the toe, and down the center of the back, on either side of an extra leather panel.
    The tops of the boots and the tongues are padded with foam. Each skate has a manufacturer's label inside the top of the boot at the inner opening. It is a black label with gold script reading "Harlick Custom Made", accompanied by the image of a figure skate. All parts of the label are made with thread. The word [FIGURE] is printed in black ink near the label. The name [DEBI THOMAS] is written in black marker inside the top of the boot at the exterior opening.
    The soles of the skates are made of a reddish brown wood and have a 1 1/2 inch heel. There appears to be a word or letters carved down the center of the sole of both skates. The last letter on both skates appears to be a "P".
    The steel blades are attached to the wooden soles with screws. There are eight (8) on skate a. and nine (9) on skate b. It aooears as if several are issing from each skate. The numbers "9 1'3" are etched into the piece of steel near the front of the skates. This is the length of the skate from toe to heel. The words [MADE IN ENGLAND] and [SHEFFIELD STEEL] are etched on the other side of each blade, near the front of the skate, with the logo "MK" in a circle. The words [Gold Test] are etched in script near the back of each blade. The letters "CF" are etched between the two words.
    Place used
    United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Clothing-Costume
    Clothing-Historical
    Type
    ice skates
    Topic
    Athletes
    Clothing and dress
    Figure skating
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Debra Janine Thomas
    Object number
    2016.38.2ab
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5e55517cd-55b8-44dd-a03d-87e0430ea156
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    Peach dress and belt worn by Oprah Winfrey on The Oprah Winfrey Show

    Designed by
    Scott, L'Wren, American, 1964 - 2014
    Worn by
    Oprah Winfrey, American, born 1954
    Subject of
    Harpo, Inc., American, founded 1986
    Date
    2011
    On View
    Concourse 1, C1 053
    Exhibition
    A Changing America: 1968 and Beyond
    Medium
    a: silk twill, synthetic fiber, and metal fasteners;
    b: silk chiffon, silk twill, and metal fasteners
    Dimensions
    H x W x D ((ab) on form): 43 1/2 × 26 × 14 in. (110.5 × 66 × 35.6 cm)
    H x W ((b) flat): 29 × 41 1/4 in. (73.7 × 104.8 cm)
    Description
    This peach dress (a) and pleated chiffon belt (b) were designed by L'Wren Scott and worn by Oprah Winfrey during the series finale of The Oprah Winfrey Show in May 2011. The dress is made from a peach twill silk and has a fitted bodice that ends at the natural waist. A band of self-fabric piping trims the scoop neckline. The sleeves are 3/4 length and straight cut. A band of self-fabric decorative piping is sewn near the hem of the sleeves. The pencil skirt falls to the mid-calf and has a 5 1/2-inch slit at the center back. The dress closes at the center back with a metal zipper painted peach to match the fabric, which extends from the neckline to the lower back. One (1) metal hook-and-eye is sewn above the zipper. The interior bodice and skirt of the dress are lined with a cream mesh synthetic fabric, while the sleeves are not lined. A length of peach thread is sewn at each interior top shoulder that can be closed with one (1) small metal snap each. The hem of the skirt is turned to the interior and edged with peach lace on the seam. The hem of the skirt lining is edged in cream lace. A white rectangular fabric label with plum embroidery reading "L'Wren Scott" is sewn at the interior proper left back side below the neckline.
    This pleated chiffon belt accompanies the peach dress (a). The chiffon fabric is dyed in an ombre ranging from peach to mauve. The waistband of the belt is faced in the chiffon with only the peach to pale pink ombre. It closes at the proper right front side with three (3) flat metal hook-and-eyes and one (1) metal snap. The closure is behind a stiff rectangular material covered in the peach chiffon. Extending below the closure are three tiered flounces of the pleated chiffon featuring the full range of ombre colors. The interior of the waistband is lined in the same peach fabric used for the dress (a). Four (4) pieces of vertically-oriented boning are sewn inside the lining at intervals around the waistband. A white rectangular fabric label with plum embroidery reading "L'Wren Scott" is sewn at the interior proper left side.
    Place used
    Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Clothing-Costume
    Type
    dresses
    Topic
    Actors
    Clothing and dress
    Communication
    Costume
    Entertainers
    Fashion
    Fashion design
    Mass media
    Television
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Oprah Winfrey
    Object number
    2016.7.2ab
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5dbf586d6-92f6-403d-83a8-2e0b4e6f69fb
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    Red suit worn by Oprah Winfrey during the car giveaway on The Oprah Winfrey Show

    Designed by
    Céline, French, founded 1945
    Worn by
    Oprah Winfrey, American, born 1954
    Subject of
    Harpo, Inc., American, founded 1986
    Date
    2004
    Medium
    .1: wool and nylon blend cloth with plastic buttons;
    .2: wool and nylon blend cloth with metal fasteners
    Dimensions
    H x W x D ((.1-.2) on form): 39 1/4 × 23 × 11 1/2 in. (99.7 × 58.4 × 29.2 cm)
    H x W x D ((.1) on form): 22 1/2 × 23 × 11 1/2 in. (57.2 × 58.4 × 29.2 cm)
    H x W x D ((.2) on form): 24 3/4 × 14 1/2 × 10 1/2 in. (62.9 × 36.8 × 26.7 cm)
    Description
    This red suit, consisting of a jacket (.1) and skirt (.2), was designed by Céline and worn by Oprah Winfrey on an episode of The Oprah Winfrey Show that aired in September 2004. The suit is made from a red wool and nylon blend boucle fabric. The fitted jacket has a shawl collar with an open neckline and closes proper right side over left side at the center front with two (2) large round brown tortoise-shell plastic buttons with the text "CELINE" etched on them and two (2) smaller buttons of the same design. The two (2) smaller buttons cannot be seen from the facing side. Two (2) additional decorative large round buttons of the same design are sewn on the proper right side corresponding to the placement of the functioning buttons on the proper left side. The 3/4-length sleeves are cut straight and do not have cuffs. The back of the jacket has seaming and pleating for a form-fitting silhouette, though the waistband around the front and back has a slight flare. The interior of the jacket is not lined. There are two (2) red transparent plastic buttons on the interior proper left front side that are backing the large tortoiseshell buttons on the facing side for stabilization. The large buttons on the proper right side are stabilized by the smaller tortoiseshell buttons. Three (3) labels are sewn at the interior center back neck. The top label is white fabric with gray embroidered text reading "FINITION MAIN." The middle label is sewn to the bottom edge of the top label and is white fabric with gray embroidered text reading "CELINE". The bottom label is sewn to the bottom edge of the middle label and is white paper with black preprinted text and handwritten black ink text with style, size, fiber content, and care information.
    The pencil skirt (.2) falls just below the knee and has an 8-inch slit at the center back. The skirt closes at the center back waist with one (1) metal hook-and-eye and a red metal invisible zipper. The skirt is not lined. There are three (3) labels sewn at the interior back to the proper left of the zipper. The top label is white fabric with gray embroidered text reading "CELINE". The next label has sizing information. Sewn to the bottom of the top label and behind the size label is a white paper label with black preprinted text and handwritten black ink text with style, size, fiber content, and care information.
    Place used
    Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Clothing-Costume
    Type
    jackets
    skirts
    Topic
    Actors
    Clothing and dress
    Communication
    Costume
    Entertainers
    Fashion
    Fashion design
    Mass media
    Television
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Oprah Winfrey
    Object number
    2016.7.3.1-2
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5b300e588-ba75-4da8-8b51-a885b288a43e
  • Suit jacket for Ain't Misbehavin' costume worn by André De Shields

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Worn by
    De Shields, André, American, born 1946
    Date
    1982
    Medium
    polyester and satin with plastic and metal
    Dimensions
    H x W (jacket flat): 31 × 27 1/2 in. (78.7 × 69.9 cm)
    Waist: 40 1/2 in. (102.9 cm)
    Description
    Suit jacket from Ain't Misbehavin' costume ensemble for Act I worn by André De Shields during the 1982 NBC TV special. The suit is comprised of a jacket (2018.1.1.1.1), pants, (.2), waistcoat (.3), and two pocket chains (.4 and .5). The jacket is navy blue with white pin stripes. It is single breasted with two brown buttons on the front at the waist. There is one standard-style breast pocket on the proper left upper chest. Inside the pocket is a white piece of paper with the handwritten inscription in black marker, [PINK POCKET / SQUARE]. On either side of the jacket front, below the waist, are two large patch pockets. The jacket has a peaked notch collar and a wide lapel with a red fabric flower pin clipped to the proper left lapel. The jacket has straight, full length sleeves, with three brown plastic buttons at each cuff. On the verso, the jacket has one center vent.
    The jacket is lined with a dark gray shiny synthetic fabric. The lining has a cross-hatch pattern with a lion standing on back legs with an arm raised. Inside the proper right side of the jacket is a small pocket. Inside the pocket a piece of twill tape is hand sewn to the lining. Handwritten in black marker on the twill tape is the inscription, [DESHIELDS / PERSONAL]. There is another small pocket on the proper left of the inner jacket.
    Place used
    New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Clothing-Costume
    Type
    suits
    jackets
    Topic
    Actors
    Broadway Theatre
    Clothing and dress
    Costume
    Entertainers
    Musical Theatre
    Television
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of André De Shields
    Object number
    2018.1.1.1.1
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5d0648e0d-3063-496d-bc8c-81b397ce98e4
  • Suit pants for Ain't Misbehavin' costume worn by André De Shields

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Worn by
    De Shields, André, American, born 1946
    Date
    1982
    Medium
    polyester and satin with plastic, metal and Velcro™
    Dimensions
    H x W (pants flat): 42 × 20 in. (106.7 × 50.8 cm)
    Inseam: 30 1/2 in. (77.5 cm)
    Description
    Suit pants from Ain't Misbehavin' costume ensemble for Act I worn by André De Shields during the 1982 NBC TV special. The suit is comprised of a jacket (2018.1.1.1.1), pants, (.2), waistcoat (.3), and two pocket chains (.4 and .5). The trousers are navy blue with white pin stripes and have a zipper fly, hidden internal hook-and-eye closure, with a strip of Velcro to hold the zipper flap in place. The zipper has the manufacture's name printed down the tab that reads, [TALON]. The pants are hem sewn at seam line by machine and have a distinct crease in the front of each leg. The trousers have a flat front, with two slant pockets. They are straight-legged with a strong center crease down the front of the legs. The pants are hemmed by machine at the seam line and have a fold over at the bottom of each leg.
    The waistband, interior pockets, and crotch are lined with black fabric. The interior waistband of the pants have seven black plastic buttons. On the proper left back waistband a piece of twill tape is hand sewn to the lining. Handwritten in black marker on the twill tape is the inscription, [DESHIELDS / PERSONAL]. A green dry-cleaning tag is attached to the zipper.
    Place used
    New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Clothing-Costume
    Type
    suits
    trousers
    Topic
    Actors
    Broadway Theatre
    Clothing and dress
    Costume
    Entertainers
    Musical Theatre
    Television
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of André De Shields
    Object number
    2018.1.1.1.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd57d18a91f-461a-4a32-b1af-219271bca8eb
  • Waistcoat for Ain't Misbehavin' costume worn by André De Shields

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Worn by
    De Shields, André, American, born 1946
    Date
    1982
    Medium
    polyester and satin with plastic and metal
    Dimensions
    H x W (vest flat): 22 1/2 × 18 1/8 in. (57.2 × 46 cm)
    Waist: 32 1/2 in. (82.5 cm)
    Description
    Suit waistcoat from Ain't Misbehavin' costume ensemble for Act I worn by André De Shields during the 1982 NBC TV special. The suit is comprised of a jacket (2018.1.1.1.1), pants, (.2), waistcoat (.3), and two pocket chains (.4 and .5). The waistcoat is navy blue with white pin stripes. It is single breasted with five plastic brown buttons on the front at the waist, an angled bottom edge and no lapel. There are two false inset pockets on the front that are sewn shut with brown fabric. The waistcoat interior lining, as well as its entire back panel, both recto and verso, are made from the same dark gray shiny synthetic fabric as is used in the suit jacket.
    Place used
    New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Clothing-Costume
    Type
    suits
    waistcoats
    Topic
    Actors
    Broadway Theatre
    Clothing and dress
    Costume
    Entertainers
    Musical Theatre
    Television
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of André De Shields
    Object number
    2018.1.1.1.3
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5433cf2d2-5dfd-4363-a885-470bad892486
  • Pocket chains for Ain't Misbehavin' costume worn by André De Shields

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Worn by
    De Shields, André, American, born 1946
    Date
    1982
    Medium
    metal and plastic
    Dimensions
    H x W (.4): 11 3/4 × 9/16 in. (29.8 × 1.5 cm)
    H x W (.5): 12 × 13/16 in. (30.5 × 2 cm)
    Description
    Suit pocket chains from Ain't Misbehavin' costume ensemble for Act I worn by André De Shields during the 1982 NBC TV special. The suit is comprised of a jacket (2018.1.1.1.1), pants, (.2), waistcoat (.3), and two pocket chains (.4 and .5). The pocket chains are gold chain measuring 11 3/4 (.4) and 12 (.5) inches that have a black button snap on each end that snaps into the suit jacket and waistcoat. The end chain of .5 extends past the button while the chain of .4 loops in on itself and is missing the second half of the button closure.
    Place used
    New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Clothing-Costume
    Type
    chains
    suits
    Topic
    Actors
    Broadway Theatre
    Clothing and dress
    Costume
    Entertainers
    Musical Theatre
    Television
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of André De Shields
    Object number
    2018.1.1.1.4-5
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd51f1c7182-fb2a-40bf-952c-4b0bd5100060
  • Bowler hat for Ain't Misbehavin' costume worn by André De Shields

    Created by
    Jay Lord Hatters, American, 1937 - 1989
    Worn by
    De Shields, André, American, born 1946
    Date
    1982
    Medium
    wool (textile), felt, silk (textile), leather and plastic
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 11 7/8 × 10 × 4 3/4 in. (30.2 × 25.4 × 12.1 cm)
    Description
    Bowler hat from Ain't Misbehavin' costume ensemble for Act I worn by André De Shields during the 1982 NBC TV special. The bowler hat is made from dark navy blue felt and a shiny fabric border on the upturned edges of the hat. The hatband surrounds the head of that hat and folds over itself to make a flat bow on the proper right. The hatband fabric is mostly blue with a central line of white, light blue, yellow and light blue. The inside of the hat is lined with a shiny fabric material and has an edging of leather and felt to keep the hat in place. The top crown inside the hat is lined with clear plastic over the manufacture's label that reads, [PRO REGE ET GREGE / JAY LORD / REG. / HATTER / NEW YORK]. The label also includes an illustration of a top hat and walking stick.
    Place made
    New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Clothing-Costume
    Type
    derbies (hats)
    Topic
    Actors
    Broadway Theatre
    Clothing and dress
    Costume
    Entertainers
    Musical Theatre
    Television
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of André De Shields
    Object number
    2018.1.1.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5365b6c9f-3341-41ef-8edc-9d17f25d490b
  • Pork pie hat for Ain't Misbehavin' costume worn by André De Shields

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Worn by
    De Shields, André, American, born 1946
    Date
    1978
    Medium
    wool (textile), felt, leather and polyester
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 12 × 10 3/4 × 3 1/4 in. (30.5 × 27.3 × 8.3 cm)
    Description
    Pork pie hat from Ain't Misbehavin' costume ensemble for Act I worn by André De Shields in the original Broadway production in 1978. The brown felt pork pie hat has a flat brim and a light brown fabric hatband that folds over itself to make a flat bow on the proper right. The inner hatband is made from leather and has a small leather bow at the back top edge.
    Place used
    New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Clothing-Costume
    Type
    pork pie hats
    Topic
    Actors
    Broadway Theatre
    Clothing and dress
    Costume
    Entertainers
    Musical Theatre
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of André De Shields
    Object number
    2018.1.1.3
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd51926da2b-96fd-4907-a3c8-b5a501941093

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