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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 ViewCulture/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
- 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
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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
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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
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Painted blackface mask
- Manufactured by
- British Made Toys & Games, British
- Date
- 20th century
- On ViewConcourse 2, C 2053
- 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.
- Classification
- Clothing-Costume
- Racist and Stereotypical Objects
- Type
- masks (costume)
- 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
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Painted blackface mask
- Manufactured by
- British Made Toys & Games, British
- Date
- 20th century
- On ViewConcourse 2, C 2053
- 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.
- Classification
- Clothing-Costume
- Racist and Stereotypical Objects
- Type
- masks (costume)
- 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
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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)
- 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
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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 ViewCulture/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
- 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
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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 ViewCulture/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
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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)
- 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
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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 ViewCommunity/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
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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
- 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
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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 ViewCommunity/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
- 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
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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 ViewConcourse 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
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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
- 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
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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
- 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
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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
- 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
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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
- 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
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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
- 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
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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)
- 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
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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
- 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