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Tin chewing tobacco tag with "Black Maria" and stereotypical figure
- Distributed by
- Taylor Brothers Co., American, founded 1883
- Medium
- enamel on metal
- Dimensions
- H x W: 7/8 × 5/8 in. (2.2 × 1.6 cm)
- Type
- tags
- Place used
- United States, North and Central America
- Date
- ca. 1929
- 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.
- Topic
- African American
- 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
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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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
- 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)
- Type
- tags
- Date
- 1864 - 1865
- 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.
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2011.4.6
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public domain
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Slavery and Freedom Objects
- Awards and Medals
- Exhibition
- Double Victory: The African American Military Experience
- On View
- NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 053
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Advertisment tag for the Homestead Grays vs. New York Cubans baseball game
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Subject of
- Homestead Grays, American, 1912 - 1950
- New York Cubans, American, 1935 - 1950
- Medium
- ink on paper (fiber product)
- Dimensions
- H x W: 5 15/16 x 2 1/2 in. (15.1 x 6.4 cm)
- Type
- tags
- Place used
- Kane, McKean County, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1930s - 1940s
- Description
- A thin stock cardboard tag advertising a game played between the Homestead Grays and the New York Cubans at Glenwood Park in Kane, Pennsylvania. The tag consists of black printed ink on orange paper. An eyelet for hanging is at the center of the top.
- Topic
- African American
- Baseball
- Segregation
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2010.44.3
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Advertisements
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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The number “54” in brass
- Created by
- Unidentified
- 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)
- Type
- tags
- Date
- 1864-65
- 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.
- 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
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Slavery and Freedom Objects
- Exhibition
- Double Victory: The African American Military Experience
- On View
- NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 053
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Bottle tag from the Cotton Club
- Manufactured by
- Unidentified
- Subject of
- Cotton Club, American, 1923 - 1940
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 5 3/16 × 2 3/8 in. (13.2 × 6 cm)
- Type
- tags
- Place used
- Harlem, New York City, New York County, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1923-1933
- Description
- Small rectangular white tag with a large hole in the upper third. Below, in the remaining two-thirds is text "NOTICE TO GUESTS/ The content of this bottle is/ sold to you as a beverage and/with the understanding that/ it will not be mixed or used/ with any alcoholic content/ liquor in violation of the/ prohibition laws./ THE MANAGEMENT/ COTTON CLUB/ Lenox Ave. at 142nd St./ New York." On the reverse, written upside down in pencil is a multi-lined illegible note.
- Topic
- African American
- Cooking and dining
- Jazz (Music)
- Musical Theatre
- Nightlife
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Vicki Gold Levi
- Object number
- 2013.223.43
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Exhibition
- Musical Crossroads
- On View
- NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 053
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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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
- 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)
- Type
- bathing suits
- bags (containers)
- tags
- Place used
- Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, South America
- Place depicted
- United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 2016
- 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.
- Topic
- African American
- Athletes
- Clothing and dress
- Olympics
- Sports
- United States--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
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Collection title
- Simone Manuel Collection
- Classification
- Clothing-Historical
- Exhibition
- Sports: Leveling the Playing Field
- On View
- NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 052
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture