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Group portrait of men in Masonic costume
- Created by
- Rev. Anderson, Henry Clay, American, 1911 - 1998
- Subject of
- Unidentified Man or Men
- Freemasonry, American, founded 1730
- Medium
- silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (Sheet): 10 x 8 in. (25.4 x 20.3 cm)
- Type
- black-and-white prints (photographs)
- portraits
- Place made
- Greenville, Washington County County, Mississippi, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1948-1970s
- Description
- The men are all dressed in Masonic costume; their hats read "Bethel Lodge" above the freemason emblem of square and compass. Their individual names or initials are also on their hats. Eight stand in the image's middleground while five sit in the foreground.
- Topic
- African American
- Associations and institutions
- Photography
- Segregation
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Charles Schwartz and Shawn Wilson
- Object number
- 2012.137.3.1
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Exhibition
- Power of Place
- On View
- NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 051
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Coat and bonnet belonging to Delores Eugenia Hardiman
- Manufactured by
- Unidentified
- Distributed by
- Sears, Roebuck & Co., American, founded 1893
- Worn by
- Hardiman Casey, Delores Eugenia, American, born 1935
- Medium
- cotton
- Dimensions
- H x W (2012.155.14a): 15 3/4 × 16 9/16 in. (40 × 42 cm)
- H x W (2012.155.14b): 2 3/8 × 8 7/16 in. (6 × 21.5 cm)
- Type
- bonnets (hats)
- coats
- Place used
- Lyles Station, Gibson County, Indiana, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- ca. 1935
- Description
- An infant sized coat and bonnet belonging to Delores Eugenia Hardiman. The coat (2012.155.14a) is white with a lace collar. It attaches at the neck with a small metal clasp. The bonnet (2012.155.14b) is made of thin white cotton and has a white ribbon tied into a bow and lace trim around the edges that frame the face.
- Topic
- African American
- Children
- Clothing and dress
- Communities
- Families
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Lyles Station Historic Preservation Corporation
- Object number
- 2012.155.14ab
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Clothing-Historical
- Exhibition
- Power of Place
- On View
- NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 051
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Doll owned by Clementine Roundtree Cottee and Josephine English Church
- Manufactured by
- Unidentified
- Subject of
- Cottee, Clementine, American, 1900 - 1939
- Church, Josephine, American
- Medium
- porcelain, ceramic, glass, metal, cotton, and synthetic fiber
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 4 3/8 × 12 1/4 × 19 1/2 in. (11.1 × 31.1 × 49.5 cm)
- Place used
- Lyles Station, Gibson County, Indiana, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- ca. 1920
- Description
- Baby doll wearing a white cotton dress, two knit socks, a cotton undergarment and a knit cap. The dress is fastened with a safety pin and the cap ties with a green ribbon. The doll has blue glass eyes, rosy lips and cheeks, and short brown hair coming out from underneath the bonnet.
- Topic
- African American
- Children
- Communities
- Domestic life
- Families
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Lyles Station Historic Preservation Corporation
- Object number
- 2012.155.1a-f
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Toys and Games
- Exhibition
- Power of Place
- On View
- NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 051
- Smithsonian Warehouse (3400 Pennsy Dr), NMAAHC, NMAAHC Warehouse (QQ39)
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Crate sent by Lt. Garwood Hardiman to Mrs. Ora Mae Hardiman
- Issued by
- United States Army, American, founded 1775
- Used by
- Hardiman, Garwood Von, American, 1916 - 2002
- Received by
- Hardiman, Ora Mae, American, born 1896
- Medium
- wood
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 13 1/2 × 25 15/16 × 14 1/2 in. (34.3 × 65.9 × 36.8 cm)
- Type
- crates
- Place used
- Lyles Station, Gibson County, Indiana, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- ca. 1944
- Description
- A rectangular wooden crate sent by Lt. Garwood Hardiman to Mrs. Ora Mae Hardiman. Handwritten in black ink on one side of the crate is “From / LT. Q.V. Hardiman / A.P.O. 501,402 Port (1) / % P.M. San Francisco / To Mrs. Ora Mae Hardiman / General Delivery / Potoka, Indiana.” One side of the crate is open.
- Topic
- African American
- Communities
- Families
- Military
- World War II
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Lyles Station Historic Preservation Corporation
- Object number
- 2012.155.5
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Tools and Equipment-Military
- Exhibition
- Power of Place
- On View
- NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 051
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Fishing rod from the Powell family vacation cottage
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Used by
- Powell, Adam Clayton Jr., American, 1908 - 1972
- Medium
- wood and metal
- Dimensions
- H x W: 73 1/2 in. (186.7 cm)
- Type
- fishing rods
- Place used
- Oak Bluffs, Duke County, Massachusetts, United States, Martha's Vineyard, North and Central America
- Date
- 20th century
- Description
- Wooden fishing rod used by the Powell family and invited guests at their vacation cottage, known as "The Bunny Cottage" located in the historic Highlands area of East Chop in the town of Oak Bluffs, Martha's Vineyard.
- Topic
- African American
- Families
- Recreation
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Isabel Washington Powell Foundation
- Object number
- 2012.16.1
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Tools and Equipment-Agricultural
- Exhibition
- Power of Place
- On View
- NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 051
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Fishing rod from the Powell family vacation cottage
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Used by
- Powell, Adam Clayton Jr., American, 1908 - 1972
- Medium
- wood and metal
- Dimensions
- H x W: 92 in. (233.7 cm)
- Type
- fishing rods
- Place used
- Oak Bluffs, Duke County, Massachusetts, United States, Martha's Vineyard, North and Central America
- Date
- 20th century
- Description
- Wooden fishing rod used by the Powell family and invited guests at their vacation cottage, known as "The Bunny Cottage" located in the historic Highlands area of East Chop in the town of Oak Bluffs, Martha's Vineyard.
- Topic
- African American
- Families
- Recreation
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Isabel Washington Powell Foundation
- Object number
- 2012.16.2
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Tools and Equipment-Agricultural
- Exhibition
- Power of Place
- On View
- NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 051
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
-
Fishing hat from the Powell family vacation cottage
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Worn by
- Powell, Adam Clayton Jr., American, 1908 - 1972
- Medium
- dye and wicker
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 4 1/2 x 10 3/4 x 7 in. (11.4 x 27.3 x 17.8 cm)
- Type
- hats
- Place used
- Oak Bluffs, Duke County, Massachusetts, United States, Martha's Vineyard, North and Central America
- Date
- mid 20th Century
- Description
- Red wicker brimmed hat used while fishing by Powell family members at their vacation home, known as "The Bunny Cottage" located in the historic Highlands area of East Chop in the town of Oak Bluffs, Martha's Vineyard.
- Topic
- African American
- Clothing and dress
- Families
- Recreation
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Isabel Washington Powell Foundation
- Object number
- 2012.16.3
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Clothing-Historical
- Exhibition
- Power of Place
- On View
- NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 051
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
-
Fishing hat from the Powell family vacation cottage
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Worn by
- Powell, Adam Clayton Jr., American, 1908 - 1972
- Medium
- wicker
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 6 x 14 1/4 x 11 in. (15.2 x 36.2 x 27.9 cm)
- Type
- hats
- Place used
- Oak Bluffs, Duke County, Massachusetts, United States, Martha's Vineyard, North and Central America
- Date
- mid 20th Century
- Description
- Beige wicker floppy hat with a decorative braid around the base used while fishing by Powell family members at their vacation home, known as "The Bunny Cottage" located in the historic Highlands area of East Chop in the town of Oak Bluffs, Martha's Vineyard.
- Topic
- African American
- Clothing and dress
- Families
- Recreation
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Isabel Washington Powell Foundation
- Object number
- 2012.16.4
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Clothing-Historical
- Exhibition
- Power of Place
- On View
- NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 051
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
-
Decorative bunny from the porch of the Powell family vacation cottage
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Owned by
- Powell, Adam Clayton Jr., American, 1908 - 1972
- Medium
- paint on wood
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 21 x 12 1/2 x 3 1/2 in. (53.3 x 31.8 x 8.9 cm)
- Place used
- Oak Bluffs, Duke County, Massachusetts, United States, Martha's Vineyard, North and Central America
- Date
- mid 20th Century
- Description
- White painted wooden bunny cut in profile that once was attached to the porch entryway of "The Bunny Cottage" located in the historic Highlands area of East Chop in the town of Oak Bluffs, Martha's Vineyard and owned by the Powell family.
- Topic
- African American
- Families
- Recreation
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Isabel Washington Powell Foundation
- Object number
- 2012.16.5
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Furnishings, Housewares, and Décor
- Exhibition
- Power of Place
- On View
- NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 051
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
-
Decorative bunny from the porch of the Powell family vacation cottage
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Owned by
- Powell, Adam Clayton Jr., American, 1908 - 1972
- Medium
- paint on wood
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 21 x 12 1/2 x 3 1/2 in. (53.3 x 31.8 x 8.9 cm)
- Place used
- Oak Bluffs, Duke County, Massachusetts, United States, Martha's Vineyard, North and Central America
- Date
- mid 20th Century
- Description
- White painted wooden bunny cut in profile that once was attached to the porch entryway of "The Bunny Cottage" located in the historic Highlands area of East Chop in the town of Oak Bluffs, Martha's Vineyard and owned by the Powell family.
- Topic
- African American
- Families
- Recreation
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Isabel Washington Powell Foundation
- Object number
- 2012.16.6
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Furnishings, Housewares, and Décor
- Exhibition
- Power of Place
- On View
- NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 051
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Camera from the studio of H.C. Anderson
- Created by
- Espino Barros e Hijos, S.A., Mexican, founded 1961
- Owned by
- Rev. Anderson, Henry Clay, American, 1911 - 1998
- Medium
- wood and metal
- Dimensions
- 10 1/2 x 13 x 15 1/2 in. (26.7 x 33 x 39.4 cm)
- Type
- cameras
- Place collected
- Greenville, Washington, Mississippi, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1960s
- Description
- NOBA 4x5 camera on a wooden frame with brass fixtures and red bellows. The camera is marked in several places with orange and white stickers stating "NOBA / Hecho en Mexico."
- Topic
- African American
- American South
- Business
- Communities
- Photography
- Segregation
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2007.1.37.1
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Tools and Equipment-Crafting-Artistic-Image-making
- Exhibition
- Power of Place
- On View
- NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 051
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
-
Guestbook from Shearer Cottage
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Used by
- Shearer Cottage, American, founded 1903
- Medium
- leather, cardboard, paper and ink
- Dimensions
- 12 7/8 x 8 1/8 x 1 1/8 in. (32.7 x 20.6 x 2.9 cm)
- Dimensions of book laid open: 12 7/8 × 16 × 1 1/4 in. (32.7 × 40.6 × 3.2 cm)
- Type
- visitors' books
- Place used
- Oak Bluffs, Duke County, Massachusetts, United States, Martha's Vineyard, North and Central America
- Date
- 1931-1947
- Description
- The guestbook from Shearer Cottage, an African American vacation home in Oak Bluffs, MA near Martha's Vineyard. It contains numerous handwritten signatures of past guests from the years 1931 to 1947. The guestbook is bound in red and brown leather backing boards. The front cover has "Shearer Cottage Oak Bluffs, Mass" written horizontally across the front inside a stylized border. The spine is broken with loose pages.
- Topic
- African American
- Business
- Recreation
- Segregation
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Shearer Cottage
- Object number
- 2012.2.2
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials-Business and Legal Documents
- Exhibition
- Power of Place
- On View
- NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 051
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
-
Wicker chair from Shearer Cottage
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Owned by
- Shearer Cottage, American, founded 1903
- Medium
- wicker, paint and cloth
- Dimensions
- 41 1/2 x 32 1/4 x 25 in. (105.4 x 81.9 x 63.5 cm)
- Type
- basket chairs
- Place used
- Oak Bluffs, Duke County, Massachusetts, United States, Martha's Vineyard, North and Central America
- Date
- mid 20th century
- Description
- Large wicker arm chair painted white with the original red, purple, green and white watercolored printed frabric seat cushion. The arm chair was originally used in the living room of Shearer Cottage in Oak Bluffs, MA.
- Topic
- African American
- Business
- Domestic life
- Recreation
- Segregation
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Shearer Cottage
- Object number
- 2012.2.3
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Furnishings, Housewares, and Décor
- Exhibition
- Power of Place
- On View
- NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 051
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
-
Wicker rocking chair from Shearer Cottage
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Owned by
- Shearer Cottage, American, founded 1903
- Medium
- wicker, paint and cloth
- Dimensions
- 34 x 23 1/2 x 30 1/2 in. (86.4 x 59.7 x 77.5 cm)
- Type
- basket chairs
- Date
- mid 20th century
- Description
- Large wicker rocking chair painted white with a small red and tan floral fabric cushion on the seat and back. The rocking chair was originally used in Unit 1, the Penthouse Living Room, of Shearer Cottage in Oak Bluffs, MA.
- Topic
- African American
- Business
- Domestic life
- Recreation
- Segregation
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Shearer Cottage
- Object number
- 2012.2.4
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Furnishings, Housewares, and Décor
- Exhibition
- Power of Place
- On View
- NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 051
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
-
Hall table from Shearer Cottage
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Owned by
- Shearer Cottage, American, founded 1903
- Medium
- wood and paint
- Dimensions
- 27 3/4 x 30 x 19 1/4 in. (70.5 x 76.2 x 48.9 cm)
- Place used
- Oak Bluffs, Duke County, Massachusetts, United States, Martha's Vineyard, North and Central America
- Date
- mid 20th Century
- Description
- Small antique hall table painted white with an oval-shaped top attached to carved legs. This table was originally used at Shearer Cottage in Oak Bluffs, MA.
- Topic
- African American
- Business
- Domestic life
- Recreation
- Segregation
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Shearer Cottage
- Object number
- 2012.2.5
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Furnishings, Housewares, and Décor
- Exhibition
- Power of Place
- On View
- NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 051
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Program for the Shearer Players' production of Angel Street
- Created by
- New York Esquires, Inc., American
- Subject of
- Shearer Players, American, founded 1946
- White, Elizabeth Shearer, American, died 1993
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 8 3/4 x 5 3/4 in. (22.2 x 14.6 cm)
- Type
- programs
- Place used
- New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1951
- Description
- A program for a production of "Angel Street" performed by the Shearer Players consisting of black printed text on white paper. Liz White acted and directed in the production, which was sponsored by New York Esquires, Inc. The show's original name is "Gas Light" but is known in the United States as "Angel Street."
- Transcription Center Status
- Transcribed by digital volunteers
- Topic
- African American
- Amusements
- Communities
- Theatre
- Theatre companies
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Olive Tomlinson in memory of William and Olive Bowles
- Object number
- 2012.33.12
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Exhibition
- Power of Place
- On View
- NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 051
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Program for the Shearer Players' production of Angel Street
- Created by
- Shearer Players, American, founded 1946
- Subject of
- White, Elizabeth Shearer, American, died 1993
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 5 x 7 1/2 in. (12.7 x 19.1 cm)
- Type
- programs
- Place used
- New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1951
- Description
- A program for the play "Angel Street" starring the Shearer Players and headlined by Liz White consisting of black printed text on white paper. The show's original name is "Gas Light" but is known in the United States as "Angel Street."
- Transcription Center Status
- Transcribed by digital volunteers
- Topic
- African American
- Amusements
- Communities
- Theatre
- Theatre companies
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Olive Tomlinson in memory of William and Olive Bowles
- Object number
- 2012.33.13
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Exhibition
- Power of Place
- On View
- NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 051
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
-
Tweeter box speakers used as part of a DJ setup
- Manufactured by
- Unidentified
- Used by
- King, Angelo T., American, born 1959
- Medium
- leather and plastic and metal
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 6 1/2 × 18 1/2 × 8 3/4 in., 9 lb. (16.5 × 47 × 22.2 cm, 4.1 kg)
- Type
- loudspeakers
- Place used
- New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1970s
- Description
- Tweeter box speakers. The tweeters or speakers, five in total, are surrounded by a leather box. The top of the box has a handle and each corner of the box is protected by a metal edge. The tweeters run across the front of the he box. Each tweeter is fastened to the box on their edges by four screws. Some of the tweeters are missing their screws. The speaker box is all black with some metal that is silver in color. The back of the box is all leather and has panel that is secured by staples. The panel has a cut-out towards the proper right that has three input or output holes. The speaker’s leather is cracked and has frayed edges.
- Topic
- African American
- Hip hop (Music)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Angelo T. King / The Original DJ Tony Tone AKA Tony Crush of The Cold Crush Brothers
- Object number
- 2012.47.1.1
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Musical Instruments
- Tools and Equipment-Audiovisual
- Exhibition
- Power of Place
- On View
- NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 051
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
-
Tweeter box speakers used as part of a DJ setup
- Manufactured by
- Unidentified
- Used by
- King, Angelo T., American, born 1959
- Medium
- leather and plastic and metal
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 6 1/2 × 18 1/2 × 8 3/4 in., 10 lb. (16.5 × 47 × 22.2 cm, 4.5 kg)
- Type
- loudspeakers
- Place used
- New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1970s
- Description
- Tweeter box speakers. The tweeters or speakers, five in total, are surrounded by a lather box. The top of the box has a handle and each corner of the box is protected by a metal edge. The tweeters run across the front of the he box. Each tweeter is fastened to the box on their edges by four screws. The speaker box is all black with some metal that is silver in color. The back of the box is all leather and has panel that is secured by metal fasteners on the back corners. The center of the panel has a cut-out that has red and black plastic switches and a metal input or output. The speaker’s leather is cracked.
- Topic
- African American
- Hip hop (Music)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Angelo T. King / The Original DJ Tony Tone AKA Tony Crush of The Cold Crush Brothers
- Object number
- 2012.47.1.2
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Musical Instruments
- Tools and Equipment-Audiovisual
- Exhibition
- Power of Place
- On View
- NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 051
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
-
Tweeter speakers used as part of a DJ setup
- Manufactured by
- Also/Miyako Technology Co., Ltd., Taiwanese, founded 1991
- Used by
- King, Angelo T., American, born 1959
- Medium
- plastic and metal and wire with plastic
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 3 3/4 × 24 1/2 × 3 1/4 in. (9.5 × 62.2 × 8.3 cm)
- Type
- loudspeakers
- Place used
- New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1990s
- Description
- A set of six tweeters or speakers attached to a metal front plate. Each tweeter is secured to the plate by four screws. The tweeters are visible through the circular cut-outs in the plate. The back of the tweeters shows their conical shape. The back of the tweeters have two metal fasteners attaching blue and black coated wires. At the base of the tweeters cone there is white text that reads: [MIYAKO].
- Topic
- African American
- Hip hop (Music)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Angelo T. King / The Original DJ Tony Tone AKA Tony Crush of The Cold Crush Brothers
- Object number
- 2012.47.1.3
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Musical Instruments
- Tools and Equipment-Audiovisual
- Exhibition
- Power of Place
- On View
- NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 051
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
