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  • Olympic swim suit and bag used by Simone Manuel at the 2016 Olympics

    Created by
    Speedo International Ltd., Australian, founded 1914
    Worn by
    Manuel, Simone Ashley, American, born 1996
    Date
    2016
    On View
    Community/Third Floor, 3 052
    Exhibition
    Sports: Leveling the Playing Field
    Medium
    2a: nylon and spandex;
    2b: plastic with ink
    Dimensions
    H x W (.2a Swim suit): 29 1/2 × 14 1/4 in. (74.9 × 36.2 cm)
    H x W (.2b Speedo bag): 11 1/2 × 7 1/2 in. (29.2 × 19.1 cm)
    Caption
    Simone Manuel wore this suit at the 2016 Rio Olympics, where she won two gold and two silver medals. Manuel became the first African American woman to win an individual Olympic gold medal in swimming when she tied for gold with Canadian Penny Oleksiak in the 100-meter freestyle. Her win set an Olympic record and an American record. She also won gold in the 4x100-meter medley, and silver in the 50-meter freestyle and the 4x100-meter freestyle relay.
    Description
    Speedo swimsuit worn by Simone Manuel with plastic bag.
    .2a The one-piece bodysuit is knee-length, has a scoop neckline, and is navy with blue, red, white, and gold. The top half of the swimsuit has blue, red, and white areas that blend together. There are five (5) small white stars on each side. There is a white Speedo logo at the top on the proper right side. On the proper left side there is a white “USA” with a red outline. There are gold lines on either side of the swimsuit, starting at the armpit and going down the leg. The design moves in towards the ribs and flares back out again to the hips in an hourglass shape. There is a white Speedo logo at the bottom on the proper left leg. The straps are navy and textured and feature a chevron pattern.
    The gold lines are also on the back of the swimsuit and cross into an “X” shape in the center. The swimsuit has a racerback. There is a white label with black text and a QR code on the left and a red, white, and blue American flag logo on the right.
    The interior of the legs have red bands around the bottom. In the interior of the swimsuit there are several black bands with red text which reads [LAND OF THE FREE HOME OF THE BRAVE] with a Speedo logo.
    There is a white manufacturer’s label with black text inside the swimsuit. There is a Speedo logo along with information about materials, sizing, and trademark and copyright.
    .2b The clear plastic bag has black text on the front which reads [speedo {logo} / Fastskin / Developed by aqualab / {logo}]. There is upside down black handwriting which reads [Semi -> 100 free / Finals -> 100 free / Semi -> 50 free]. There is a white sticker with black text in the proper top left corner. It reads [LZR X CLOSED BACK KN / 7708801 / 410 / SIZE: 26] with a barcode. There is an opening at the bottom with two white snap buttons. There is a warning label on the back. It is a black rectangular outline with black text inside. The text reads [WARNING: / ONLY TO BE USED / BY WORLD CLASS / ATHLETES!]. There is another warning along the side in small black text. There is a black Fastskin tag inside the bag. The tag features the Speedo website, and trademark information.
    Place used
    Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Latin America, South America
    Place depicted
    United States, North and Central America
    Collection title
    Simone Manuel Collection
    Classification
    Clothing-Historical
    Type
    bathing suits
    bags (containers)
    tags
    Topic
    Athletes
    Clothing and dress
    Olympics
    Sports
    U.S. History, 2001-
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Simone Ashley Manuel
    Object number
    2018.99.2ab
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5c8418fce-f149-4c36-93a5-328012c677cf
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    Identification tag for Civil War soldier Qualls Tibbs

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Tibbs, Qualls, American, 1836 - 1922
    27th Infantry Regiment, United States Colored Troops, American, 1864 - 1865
    Date
    1864 - 1865
    On View
    Community/Third Floor, 3 053
    Exhibition
    Double Victory: The African American Military Experience
    Medium
    brass
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 1 1/8 x 1 1/8 x 1/16 x 1 1/8 in. (2.9 x 2.9 x 0.2 cm)
    Description
    A circular brass tag inscribed with QUALLS / TIBBS on one side and 27 / USCT on the other. The inscription was stamped using individual letter and number dies. There are two holes through the tag above and below the inscription.
    Classification
    Slavery and Freedom Objects
    Awards and Medals
    Type
    tags
    Topic
    Military
    Slavery
    U.S. History, Civil War, 1861-1865
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2011.4.6
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public domain
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd51651aad5-d140-47a8-adcf-dcb49651b5d8
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    The number “54” in brass

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Date
    1864-65
    On View
    Community/Third Floor, 3 053
    Exhibition
    Double Victory: The African American Military Experience
    Medium
    brass (alloy)
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 1 1/8 x 1 3/4 x 1/8 in. (2.9 x 4.4 x 0.3 cm)
    Description
    The brass number “54” is attached to a fabric-covered cardboard fragment of a kepi, which appears to designate a 54th regiment of U.S. Army.
    Classification
    Slavery and Freedom Objects
    Type
    tags
    Topic
    Military
    Slavery
    U.S. History, Civil War, 1861-1865
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2011.4.8
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5f3a8fe15-96a1-42f2-aaeb-9faa13cad0ad
  • Tin chewing tobacco tag with "Black Maria" and stereotypical figure

    Distributed by
    Taylor Brothers Co., American, founded 1883
    Date
    ca. 1929
    Medium
    enamel on metal
    Dimensions
    H x W: 7/8 × 5/8 in. (2.2 × 1.6 cm)
    Description
    This tin chewing tobacco tag has a yellow background with a dark figure on the front wearing an ornate headdress with a red weapon in her left hand. She wears a yellow cloth around her waist and points to the right with her free hand. The text [Black Maria] is in red next to the figure. The tag back is blank metal, with two small protruding triangular shaped prongs, one at the top and at the bottom of the pin. Each prong is folded flat against the metal back.
    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 used
    United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera
    Racist and Stereotypical Objects
    Type
    tags
    Topic
    Advertising
    Caricature and cartoons
    Stereotypes
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Hiram-Alfredo Rodríguez-Mora
    Object number
    2017.11
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd541bcf198-c6de-4360-8868-620d2e944568
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