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  • Jacket worn by MC Lyte in the music video for the single Brooklyn

    Jacket worn by MC Lyte in the music video for the single Brooklyn

    Manufactured by
    Adidas AG, German, founded 1948
    Owned by
    MC Lyte, American, born 1971
    Worn by
    MC Lyte, American, born 1971
    Medium
    cotton, polyester, and metal
    Dimensions
    H x W: 26 1/2 x 14 in. (67.3 x 35.6 cm)
    Type
    jackets
    Date
    2009
    Description
    Black, yellow, and green Adidas brand long-sleeved track jacket with a graphic printed design on the back depicting two men in a beach setting. The word "KINGSTON" is embroidered in gold outlined in black along the shoulders of the back. On the front waist triangles of green outlined in yellow are sewn to meet in the middle, mimicking the Jamaican national flag. The Adidas logo is embroidered in yellow on the proper right front chest. The letter K in green is superimposed over the letter J in gold embroidery on the proper left front chest. The jacket closes up the center front with a silver metal zipper. The sleeves each have three (3) yellow stripes sewn down them from the neck to the wrist. The wrists of the sleeves and the hem of the jacket are made of stretchy ribbed knit material. There are two (2) exterior inset pockets, one at each front waist with the opening sewn along the side seam. The front and sleeves of the jacket are not lined, while the back is lined with black semi-transparent stretch fabric. There is a green hanger loop at the interior center back neck above an Adidas brand tag with a size tag below it. There are two additional tags at the interior proper left side seam near the hem with manufacturer's information and fiber content.
    Topic
    African American
    Clothing and dress
    Fashion
    Hip hop (Music)
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of MC Lyte
    Object number
    2011.118.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
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    Classification
    Clothing-Costume
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  • Track shoes worn by Jackie Joyner-Kersee at the 1984 Olympic trials

    Track shoes worn by Jackie Joyner-Kersee at the 1984 Olympic trials

    Manufactured by
    Adidas AG, German, founded 1948
    Subject of
    Jackie Joyner-Kersee, American, born 1962
    Medium
    nylon, plastic, metal
    Dimensions
    2013.219.7a: 3 5/8 x 4 1/4 x 10 1/2 in. (9.2 x 10.8 x 26.7 cm)
    2013.219.7b: 3 5/8 x 4 1/4 x 10 1/2 in. (9.2 x 10.8 x 26.7 cm)
    Type
    track shoes
    Place made
    Germany, Europe
    Place used
    Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    1984
    Description
    A pair of track shoes worn by Jackie Joyner-Kersee. The shoes are white with three vertical, orange stripes on the outside of each shoe. At the center of the tongue of the shoe is an orange box with the Adidas logo in black at center. The heel of the shoe is blue and also has the Adidas logo in white. The laces of the shoes are white. The shoes have plastic treads with six metal spikes screwed into the bottom. The left shoe is inscribed at on top by the toe of the shoe with "Olympic Trials" in black marker. Both shoes are signed "Jackie J. Kersee" on the right side of the heel in black marker.
    Topic
    African American
    Clothing and dress
    Track and field
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2013.219.7ab
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
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    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
  • Pair of white and black Run-D.M.C. Superstar 80s sneakers made by Adidas

    Pair of white and black Run-D.M.C. Superstar 80s sneakers made by Adidas

    Manufactured by
    Adidas AG, German, founded 1948
    Subject of
    Run-D.M.C., American, 1981 - 2002
    Medium
    Shoes: leather, rubber, elastic, and terry cloth;
    Shoelaces: cotton with plastic aglets;
    Box: cardboard
    Dimensions
    H x W x D (left shoe (.1a)): 4 1/2 × 3 3/4 × 12 1/2 in. (11.4 × 9.5 × 31.8 cm)
    H x W x D (right shoe (.1b)): 4 1/2 × 3 3/4 × 12 1/2 in. (11.4 × 9.5 × 31.8 cm)
    H x W x D (box with lid (.4ab)): 4 3/4 × 9 1/16 × 13 3/4 in. (12 × 23 × 35 cm)
    Type
    athletic shoes
    Place made
    China, Asia
    Date
    2013
    Description
    A pair of white Run-D.M.C. Adidas shoes (.1ab), a pair of black fat shoelaces (.2ab), a pair of white shoelaces (.3ab), and the original shoebox with lid (.4ab).
    .1ab: A pair of Run-D.M.C. limited edition white shell-top Adidas shoes with black detailing. The toe cap and outer soles are made of white rubber. The vamp, tongue, and heel cap of the uppers are made of white textured leather. There are three (3) black leather stripes on each side vamp with perforations in the white leather between the stripes. There is a single black leather stripe on the center back heel and an additional black leather panel around the top of the heel with the Adidas logo printed in white at the center back of this panel. Printed at the top of the tongue in black are the words "RUN / DMC" between two (2) red lines, with the Adidas logo in black beneath the bottom-most red line. The innersole is faced with white leather and the same text as that on the tongue is printed near the heel of the innersole. The Run-D.M.C. text with red lines is also printed at the top interior tongue, with the letters "JMJ" printed in white inside the top red line and the word "4EVER" printed in white inside the bottom red line. A size and style tag is sewn to the interior tongue below the Run-D.M.C. design. Wide white elastic bands are attached to the sides of the tongue and then around the insole so that they do not show from the exterior, allowing the shoes to be worn without laces in the style popularized by Run-D.M.C.
    .2ab: A pair of black cotton and nylon blend fat shoelaces with clear plastic aglets.
    .3ab: A pair of white cotton and nylon blend shoelaces with clear plastic aglets.
    .4ab: A shoebox (a) and lid (b) with a black background and white detailing. On each long side of the box are three white stripes oriented diagonally near the right facing edge, with the Adidas logo printed in white in the bottom left facing corner. The stripes on the box match up with stripes printed diagonally across the lid. On one short side of the box the phrase: "THE BRAND WITH THE 3 STRIPES" is printed in white in English, German, and French. On the other short side of the box is a sticker with style and sizing information printed on it. There is a small round hole in the bottom left facing corner of this side. An international shoe size chart and an international legend with various symbols and definitions related to shoe materials and parts are printed in white on the bottom of the box. The short sides of the lid have the Adidas logo printed in white at the center. The top of the lid has the three diagonal stripes printed on it as well as the "RUN / DMC" text in white with a red line above and below printed in the bottom left facing corner.
    Topic
    African American
    Clothing and dress
    Fashion
    Hip hop (Music)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2014.221.2.1-4
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
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    Classification
    Clothing-Fashion
    Exhibition
    Cultural Expressions
    On View
    NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 050
    Data Source
    National Museum of African American History and Culture
  • Soccer ball from the Women's World Cup 1999

    Manufactured by
    Adidas AG, German, founded 1948
    Owned by
    Scurry, Briana, born 1971
    Subject of
    United States Women's National Soccer Team
    Medium
    polyester on syntactic foam and rubber
    Dimensions
    H x W x D (deflated): 4 × 8 1/4 × 9 1/8 in. (10.2 × 21 × 23.2 cm)
    Type
    balls (recreational artifacts)
    Place made
    Morocco, Africa
    Place used
    United States, North and Central America
    Place depicted
    Germany, Europe
    Date
    1999
    Description
    An official match soccer ball for the 1999 Women's World Cup. The soccer ball is predominantly white with reflective stars and multicolored abstract shape decorations. Each of the decorations depicts iconic landmarks in the eight venue cities: San Jose, San Francisco, Portland, Oregon, Los Angeles, Chicago, New York, Boston, and Washington D.C. Dark blue type on one side of ball reads: [OFFICIAL / MATCH BALL / OF THE FIFA / WOMEN'S / WORLD CUP / 1999]. Dark blue type on another side of the ball reads: [TWO YEAR STITCHING AND SHAPE GUARANTEE / Engineered in / Germany]. Dark blue type on another side of the ball reads: [FIFA / APPROVED / 202.P7R]. Another side of the ball has a logo in dark blue and red that reads: [ICON]. Another side of the ball reads: [DRUCK/PRESSURE/PRESSION / PRESION 0, 9-1, 1 BAR / MADE IN MOROCCO]. Another side of the ball has the Adidas logo on it.
    Topic
    African American
    Soccer
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Briana Scurry
    Object number
    2015.58.15
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
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    Classification
    Tools and Equipment-Sports and Recreational
    Data Source
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  • Olympic team track suit worn by Briana Scurry

    Olympic team track suit worn by Briana Scurry

    Manufactured by
    Adidas AG, German, founded 1948
    Worn by
    Scurry, Briana, born 1971
    Subject of
    United States Olympic Committee, American, founded 1894
    United States Women's National Soccer Team
    Medium
    polyester with metal , cloth and net (textile)
    Dimensions
    H x W x D (Overall): 64 × 19 × 11 1/2 in. (162.6 × 48.3 × 29.2 cm)
    H x W x D (2015.58.4.1 (jacket)): 32 1/2 × 18 × 11 1/2 in. (82.6 × 45.7 × 29.2 cm)
    H x W x D (2015.58.4.2 (pants)): 43 × 19 × 9 in. (109.2 × 48.3 × 22.9 cm)
    Type
    sweat suits
    sports uniforms
    Place used
    Athens, Greece, Europe
    Place made
    Malaysia, Asia
    Date
    2004
    Description
    A Team USA white, red, and, blue, Olympic track suit worn by Briana Scurry during the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. The track suit is made by Adidas and consists of a jacket and pants.
    2015.58.4.1: The jacket is predominantly white, with blue sleeves and red trim. An Adidas logo appears on the proper right corner of the chest. A 2004 US Olympic Team logo appears on the proper left corner of the chest. The logo is a circular laurel wreath with [USA] and the Olympic rings in the center and [TEAM 2004] underneath. At the mid-section the fabric overhangs and a netted opening is underneath the flap. A zipper runs the length of the center of the jacket with a zipper pull at both the top and the bottom of the jacket. The sleeves have red and white stripes on the side and a flap that reveals some of the interior netted lining. The proper left sleeve has a circular gold button that has the Olympic rings at the center, above the cuff on the back of the sleeve. The back of the jacket is predominantly white. A larger 2004 US Olympic Team logo appears on the center of the back of the jacket. An American flag appears on back of collar. At the mid-section the fabric overhangs and a netted opening is underneath the flap. The interior has a netted lining and tags. The tag found at the collar indicates the jacket's size and maker. The other tags on the interior side include manufacturing information and care instructions. There is also a patch on the interior that reads: [2004 U.S. Olympic TEAM / We salute you, the participant, as you represent our country in Greece, the birthplace of the Olympic games]. The patch also includes the US Olympic Team logo, the Adidas logo and a place to put the owner's name.
    2015.58.4.2: The pants are predominantly dark blue, with red and white vertical stripes at sides. The proper right pant leg has a white Adidas logo on the front. The proper left pant leg has a white US Olympic Team logo on the front. The proper left hip has a circular gold button that has the Olympic rings at the center, identical to the button on the proper left sleeve of the jacket. Each pant leg has a zipper that runs from the bottom of the pant to about mid-calf on the back. There is a CLIMACOOL logo on the back of the proper left side of the pant, below the waistband. The interior has netted lining and a tag with size and maker. There is a [1] written in hand in marker in the lower right of the tag.
    Topic
    African American
    Clothing and dress
    Soccer
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Briana Scurry
    Object number
    2015.58.4.1-.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
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    Classification
    Clothing-Historical
    Data Source
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  • Jersey for Women's United Soccer Association All-Star team worn by Briana Scurry

    Manufactured by
    Adidas AG, German, founded 1948
    Worn by
    Scurry, Briana, born 1971
    Medium
    polyester
    Dimensions
    H x W x D (On Form): 31 1/4 × 20 × 10 1/2 in. (79.4 × 50.8 × 26.7 cm)
    Type
    jerseys
    sports uniforms
    Place used
    SAS Soccer Park (WakeMed Soccer Park), Cary, North Carolina, United States, North and Central America
    Place made
    Thailand, Asia
    Date
    2003
    Description
    An orange Women's United Soccer Association (WUSA) jersey worn by Briana Scurry during an All-Star game. The jersey is predominantly orange, with black and grey decoration on the sleeves and sides. A red, white, and blue logo appears at center of jersey with white and red type that reads: [WUSA / ALL STAR / WUSA AMERICAN STARS]. An Adidas logo appears at the top center, directly below the collar. A Hyundai logo set against a white background appears on the proper left side of the chest. A CLIMALITE tag is on the proper left bottom of the front. The proper left sleeve has an American Flag patch is sewn in to it. The proper right sleeve has a WUSA patch and a COX Communications patch are sewn on to the sleeve. The sleeves have extra padding that runs on the back of the sleeve from the wrist to elbow. Back of jersey has large black type that reads: [SCURRY / 1]. The interior has several tags. The tag at the collar has sizing and manufacturing information. There is a [1] handwritten in black ink on the tag. The tag found on the interior side has additional manufacturing information, make, and care instructions.
    Topic
    African American
    Athletes
    Clothing and dress
    Soccer
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Briana Scurry
    Object number
    2015.58.12
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
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    Classification
    Clothing-Historical
    Data Source
    National Museum of African American History and Culture
  • Basketball jersey for Brooklyn Nets worn by Jason Collins, signed by teammates

    Basketball jersey for Brooklyn Nets worn by Jason Collins, signed by teammates

    Manufactured by
    Adidas AG, German, founded 1948
    Worn by
    Jason Collins, American, born 1978
    Signed by
    Anderson, Alan, American, born 1982
    Blatche, Andray, American, born 1986
    Jason Collins, American, born 1978
    Garnett, Kevin, American, born 1976
    Gutiérrez, Jorge, Mexican, born 1988
    Johnson, Joe, American, born 1981
    Kirilenko, Andrei, Russian, born 1981
    Livingston, Shaun, American, born 1985
    Lopez, Brook, American, born 1988
    Pierce, Paul, American, born 1977
    Plumlee, Mason, American, born 1990
    Teague, Marquis, American, born 1993
    Teletovic, Mirza, Bosnian, born 1985
    Thornton, Marcus, American, born 1987
    Williams, Deron, American, born 1984
    Medium
    polyester and ink
    Dimensions
    H x W x D (on form): 37 × 24 1/2 × 10 1/2 in. (94 × 62.2 × 26.7 cm)
    Type
    jerseys
    sports uniforms
    Place used
    Brooklyn, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    2014
    Description
    This gray short-sleeved, V-neck jersey for the NBA Brooklyn Nets was worn by Jason Collins and signed by his teammates from the 2013-2014 roster. The jersey is made from silvery grey polyester with perforated patterns for breathability throughout the fabric. The neck opening is trimmed in blue polyester fabric with a thin white stripe. Stripes of blue polyester fabric run down each side from the underarm to the hem. There is a 4 1/2-inch long vent at each front side. Patches of blue fabric are sewn across the center front chest of the jersey reading "BROOKLYN / 98". An NBA logo patch is adhered to the jersey at the proper left shoulder between the neck and the sleeve. Two manufacturer's labels are sewn at the proper left front just above the hem. Both labels contain the NBA logo and the one on the proper left side also contains the Adidas logo. On the back of the jersey just below the neck is a circular white patch with black embroidered lines like a basketball and a large letter "B" in the center, which is the Brooklyn Nets logo. Across the center back shoulders are patches of blue fabric sewn to the shirt reading "COLLINS / 98". Surrounding the blue patches are the signatures of the 2013-2014 Brooklyn Nets team in black ink. Jason Collins signed the jersey in silver ink inside the number "9" patch. The jersey is not lined. There is a size tag at the interior center back neck and a style, size, fiber content, and care tag sewn into the proper left side seam near the hem.
    Topic
    African American
    Athletes
    Basketball
    Clothing and dress
    Identity
    Sexuality
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Jason Collins
    Object number
    2016.65.1
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
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    Clothing-Historical
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  • <I>D.M.C. - Hollis, Queens '87</I>

    D.M.C. - Hollis, Queens '87

    Photograph by
    Powell, Ricky, American, born 1961
    Subject of
    McDaniels, Darryl Matthews, American, born 1964
    Adidas AG, German, founded 1948
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Sheet): 10 15/16 × 13 7/8 in. (27.8 × 35.2 cm)
    H x W (Image): 8 × 12 in. (20.3 × 30.5 cm)
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    Place captured
    Hollis, Queens, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    1987; printed 2003
    Description
    A black-and-white photograph of D.M.C. (Darryl McDaniels) riding in an ice cream truck in Hollis, Queens. McDaniels is pictured crouching in the open doorway of the truck, wearing a white paper hat and white jacket over an Adidas track jacket. He also wears sunglasses and white Adidas shoes. He is smiling and holding a cigarette in his left hand. The photographer has inscribed and signed the photograph just below the image.
    Topic
    African American
    Cooking and dining
    Hip hop (Music)
    Musicians
    Photography
    United States--History--1969-2001
    Urban life
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2015.132.338
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Ricky Powell
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    Collection title
    Eyejammie Hip Hop Photography Collection
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Data Source
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  • Photograph of Run DMC and Jam Master Jay

    Photograph of Run DMC and Jam Master Jay

    Photograph by
    Hamilton, James, American, founded 1946
    Subject of
    Run-D.M.C., American, 1981 - 2002
    Jam Master Jay, American, 1965 - 2002
    McDaniels, Darryl Matthews, American, born 1964
    Rev. Run, American, born 1964
    Kangol, British, founded 1938
    Adidas AG, German, founded 1948
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Sheet): 10 15/16 × 14 in. (27.8 × 35.6 cm)
    H x W (Image): 8 11/16 × 12 15/16 in. (22.1 × 32.9 cm)
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    Description
    A black-and-white photograph of Jam Master Jay, DMC, and Run, pictured from left to right. DMC is pictured in the middle, wearing an Adidas track suit jacket, a Kangol bucket hat, and glasses. He looks straight at the camera. Jay and Run are pictured in profile on either side of him, both wearing fedoras. There are no inscriptions, front or back.
    Topic
    African American
    Fashion
    Hip hop (Music)
    Musicians
    Photography
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2015.132.223
    Restrictions & Rights
    © James Hamilton
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    Collection title
    Eyejammie Hip Hop Photography Collection
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Data Source
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