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Digital image of Jesse Jackson and James Brown in Resurrection City
- Photograph by
- Jones, Laura, Canadian
- Subject of
- Rev. Jackson, Jesse, American, born 1941
- Brown, James, American, 1933 - 2006
- Rev. Abernathy, Ralph David, American, 1926 - 1990
- Unidentified Man or Men
- Poor People's Campaign, American, 1967 - 1968
- Date
- 1968
- Medium
- digital
- Dimensions
- H x W: 4003 × 6000 in.
- Description
- A black and white image of Jesse Jackson and James Brown in the Poor People's Campaign Culture Tent at Resurrection City. Jackson and Brown stand to the right of an unidentified man standing behind a microphone stand. The unidentified man is wearing a suit and tie and holding a hat in his proper left hand. Behind him, Ralph Abernathy is partially visible. Several other unidentified people surround him. In the foreground of the image, unidentified people sit and face the group around the microphone.
- Place depicted
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Movement
- African American - Latinx Solidarity
- Poor People's Campaign
- Type
- digital images
- digital media - born analog
- Topic
- Activism
- Civil rights
- Entertainers
- Local and regional
- Political organizations
- Singers (Musicians)
- U.S. History, 1961-1969
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Laura Jones
- Object number
- 2016.177.2
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Laura Jones
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Photograph of James Brown, Civil War veteran, with a picture of Abraham Lincoln
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Subject of
- President Lincoln, Abraham, American, 1809 - 1865
- Brown, James, American, born 1832
- Date
- May 1936
- Medium
- photographic gelatin on photographic paper and paint; paper; ink on newsprint; blue pencil
- Dimensions
- H x W: 10 x 8 in. (25.4 x 20.3 cm)
- Description
- Elderly African American man with a beard, in a suit, tie, and hat and wearing military medals is turned 3/4 to look at the framed picture of Abraham Lincoln he is holding. Reverse: a newspaper clipping of the same photograph, stamped in purple ink "AMERICAN MAY 29 1936". The title of the article is "Vet, 104, in Parade" with caption in bold and italics: "JAMES BROWN, 104 YEARS OLD! Oldest war veteran left in Illinois." Photograph was intentionally hand-colored with white paint to improve reproduction of the photograph in printed media; the clipping in which the photograph appears is pasted to a paper which is adhered to the photograph.
- Collection title
- Liljenquist Family Collection
- Classification
- Slavery and Freedom Objects
- Media Arts-Photography
- Type
- photographs
- portraits
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from the Liljenquist Family Collection
- Object number
- 2011.51.13
- Restrictions & Rights
- Unknown - Restrictions Possible
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Flier for a pre-march Freedom Rally for the Meredith Marchers
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Subject of
- Tougaloo College, American, founded 1869
- Davis, Sammy Jr., American, 1925 - 1990
- Brown, James, American, 1933 - 2006
- Simone, Nina, American, 1933 - 2003
- Kitt, Eartha, American, 1927 - 2008
- Brando, Marlon, American, 1924 - 2004
- Lancaster, Burton Stephen "Burt", American, 1913 - 1994
- Date
- 1966
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- L x W: 8 1/2 x 11 in. (21.6 x 27.9 cm)
- Description
- An off-white flier with black ink that announces a: "Pre-March Freedom Rally" for the Meredith Marchers. The flier states: "Come to Tougaloo Campus Sat., June 25th, 8:00 P.M. to welcome the Meredith Marchers to Jackson". The flier advertises: "See!! / Hear!! / Sammy Davis / James Brown/ Nina Simone / Eartha Kitt / Marlon Brando / Burt Lancaster / and others".
- Place depicted
- Tougaloo College, Tougaloo, Hinds County, Mississippi, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Advertisements
- Movement
- Civil Rights Movement
- Topic
- Activism
- Actors
- American South
- Civil rights
- Entertainers
- HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities)
- Musicians
- U.S. History, 1961-1969
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from the Trumpauer-Mulholland Collection
- Object number
- 2011.109.5
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public domain
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James Brown, Mid-South Coliseum, Memphis, TN
- Created by
- Dr. Withers, Ernest C., American, 1922 - 2007
- Subject of
- Brown, James, American, 1933 - 2006
- Date
- ca. 1965
- Medium
- silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (Image and Sheet): 16 x 20 in. (40.6 x 50.8 cm)
- Description
- A black-and-white photograph of James Brown singing into his microphone while kneeling.
- Place depicted
- Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Movement
- Civil Rights Movement
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2009.16.25
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Ernest C. Withers Trust
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Poster advertising a James Brown concert at Florida A&M University
- Printed by
- Globe Poster Printing Company, 1929 - 2010
- Subject of
- Brown, James, American, 1933 - 2006
- Florida A&M University, American, founded 1887
- Date
- 1969
- Medium
- cardboard , ink
- Dimensions
- L x W: 14 x 21 in. (35.6 x 53.3 cm)
- Description
- James Brown cardboard style poster, advertising a performance at Florida A&M University in Tallahassee in 1969, made by the Globe Poster Printing Company of Batimore, Maryland.
- Place depicted
- Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Advertisements
- Type
- posters
- Topic
- Funk (Music)
- Soul (Music)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2011.96
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Hammond B-3 organ owned by James Brown
- Manufactured by
- Hammond Suzuki USA, Inc., American, founded 1934
- Trek II Products, Inc., American
- Owned by
- Brown, James, American, 1933 - 2006
- Date
- 1968
- Medium
- vinyl, wood, metal
- Dimensions
- H x W: 40 x 50 x 30 in. (101.6 x 127 x 76.2 cm)
- Description
- A Hammond B-3 electric organ. The organ is covered in black vinyl and trimmed with silver roping. Stitched on the back of the organ in red vinyl and brass colored metal rivets is "God ~ father." The organ has two keyboards with both preset and manual keys, a folding top and a single foot pedal. Electrical outlets are on the back of the organ at its base.
- Place made
- Illinois, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Musical Instruments
- Topic
- Funk (Music)
- Soul (Music)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2008.7.1.1abc
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Leslie speaker cabinet owned by James Brown
- Manufactured by
- CBS Broadcasting, Inc., American, founded 1927
- Owned by
- Brown, James, American, 1933 - 2006
- Date
- ca. 1968
- Medium
- wood, vinyl, metal, glass
- Dimensions
- 42 × 29 × 21 in. (106.7 × 73.7 × 53.3 cm)
- Description
- A Leslie type 122 speaker cabinet covered in black vinyl and trimmed with silver roping. Red vinyl letters outlined with brass colored metal rivets form the letters “J B” on the front of the speaker. The speaker is on four wheels and is open on the lower back. The speaker is accompanied by vinyl cover.
- Place made
- Illinois, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Musical Instruments
- Type
- loudspeakers
- Topic
- Funk (Music)
- Soul (Music)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2008.7.1.2
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Broadside for a James Brown concert in Cologne at the Blue Moon Jazz Festival
- Printed by
- Unidentified
- Owned by
- Brown, James, American, 1933 - 2006
- Subject of
- Tanzbrunnen, German, founded 1929
- Date
- 2001
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 46 7/8 x 33 3/16 in. (119.1 x 84.3 cm)
- Description
- A large broadside advertising a James Brown concert at the Blue moon Jazz festival in Cologne, Germany. The broadside features a color image of James Brown wearing a purple jacket and pants leaning against a concrete block in front of a building. “JAMES BROWN / The Godfather of Soul” is printed in purple text across the top. Below this is the name of the jazz festival and the date the festival occurred written in German. The left side of the broadside has several logos for ticket vendors and event coordinators. Printed in yellow text at the bottom of the broadside is a list of additional acts performing at the festival as well as contact information for the festival organizers.
- Place used
- Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, Europe
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Advertisements
- Type
- portraits
- broadsides
- Topic
- Funk (Music)
- Soul (Music)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2008.7.12
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Menu from Stubbs BBQ advertising a James Brown concert
- Created by
- Stubb's BBQ, American, founded 1968
- Subject of
- Brown, James, American, 1933 - 2006
- Date
- 2006
- Medium
- ink on cardboard
- Dimensions
- H x W: 17 1/4 x 12 3/8 in. (43.8 x 31.4 cm)
- Description
- A cardboard menu from Stubbs BBQ, advertising a James Brown concert. Recto features an image of a young James Brown on a yellow background with red and black text. At top center written in yellow text “JAMES BROWN” surrounded by red flames. On the top left side written in black ink is “MAY 10 – STUBB’S.” Below this is several of James Brown’s nicknames written in red and black text. Verso features a list of food, beverages and prices offered at Stubb’s BBQ.
- Place used
- Austin, Travis County, Texas, United States, North and central America
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2008.7.18
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Broadside for a James Brown concert at Lowell Memorial Auditorium
- Distributed by
- Big World Productions, American
- Owned by
- Brown, James, American, 1933 - 2006
- Subject of
- Lowell Memorial Auditorium, American, founded 1922
- Date
- 2003
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 17 × 11 in. (43.2 × 28 cm)
- Description
- A black-and-white broadside for a James Brown concert at Lowell Memorial Auditorium. The broadside has white lettering at top that reads “BIG WORLD PRODUCTIONS presents / LOWELL / MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM / FRIDAY JANUARY 17 / 8:00pm / The Godfather of Soul.” At the center of the broadside is an image of James Brown singing with his eyes closed. He is holding a microphone close to his mouth with his right hand. Written below the image in gray text is “James / BROWN.” At the bottom of the page are telephone numbers for Ticketmaster and the box office. Big World Production’s logo and web address is also at the bottom.
- Place used
- Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Advertisements
- Type
- portraits
- broadsides
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2008.7.19
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Business contract between Third World Music and Editions Intro Meisel
- Written by
- Edition Intro Meisel GmbH, German, founded 1966
- Signed by
- Brown, James, American, 1933 - 2006
- Subject of
- Third World Music, American
- Date
- July 1, 1984
- Medium
- ink on paper, metal
- Dimensions
- H x W: 11 x 8 1/2 in. (27.9 x 21.6 cm)
- Description
- An eight page typewritten contract dated July 1, 1984, between Third World Music and Editions Intro Meisel. The contract has seventeen terms and conditions on seven pages. It is signed on page seven by James Brown in black ink. The pages are fastened together with a metal staple.
- Type
- contracts
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2008.7.21
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Handwritten lyrics for "Everybody's Got a Thing" by James Brown
- Written by
- Brown, James, American, 1933 - 2006
- Date
- 1992
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (2008.7.22a): 13 × 8 1/2 in. (33 × 21.6 cm)
- H x W (2008.7.22b): 13 × 8 1/2 in. (33 × 21.6 cm)
- Description
- Two pages of handwritten lyrics to the song "Everybody's Got a Thing" written by James Brown on yellow legal paper. The title is written in black ink while the song lyrics and chorus are written in blue ink. Each page has writing only on one side.
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials
- Type
- songs
- Topic
- Funk (Music)
- Soul (Music)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2008.7.22ab
- Restrictions & Rights
- © James Brown. Permission required for use.
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Signed guitar and case owned by James Brown
- Manufactured by
- Epiphone Guitar Corp., American, founded 1873
- TKL Products Corp., American, founded 1984
- Owned by
- Brown, James, American, 1933 - 2006
- Date
- 2002
- Medium
- a: maple, spruce, rosewood, metal, plastic, paper, ink;
- b: plastic, metal, cloth
- Dimensions
- guitar: 41 1/2 × 16 3/4 × 4 7/8 in. (105.4 × 42.5 × 12.4 cm)
- guitar case: 46 × 19 1/4 × 6 3/8 in. (116.8 × 48.9 × 16.2 cm)
- Description
- An Epiphone guitar and a TKL Products Corp. case owned by James Brown. The six-string acoustic guitar is Epiphone model EJ-200NA and has a maple body and a spruce top and neck. The guitar also features gold colored metal hardware and a set maple neck with a crown inlay on a rosewood fingerboard. The serial number of the guitar is Y207183. The guitar is inscribed and signed by several famous individuals in black permanent marker on the front, sides and back of the body. All of the messages are to James Brown and offer praise and thanks. Two of the individuals who signed the guitar are Casey Kasem and Ozzy Osbourne.
- The guitar case is black with a black cloth lined interior. The clasp and hinges are made of brass colored metal. The TKL Products Corp. logo is on the outside of the case next to the handle. A logo is also on the inside of the case next to the top hinge where the guitar’s neck would be placed.
- Transcription Center Status
- Transcribed by Digital Volunteers
- Place made
- South Korea, Asia
- Classification
- Musical Instruments
- Topic
- Funk (Music)
- Soul (Music)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2008.7.2ab
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Black "Sex" jumpsuit owned by James Brown
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Owned by
- Brown, James, American, 1933 - 2006
- Date
- 1970-1989
- On ViewCulture/Fourth Floor, 4 053
- Exhibition
- Musical Crossroads
- Medium
- wool, metal
- Dimensions
- H x W: 61 x 28 in. (154.9 x 71.1 cm)
- Description
- A black wool jumpsuit with sequined embellishments along the collar and waist. The letter "J" is spelled out with five sequined beads along the front of the collar. Each shoulder has six sequined beads along the top. The word "SEX" spelled out using sequined beads along the mid-section. The word is inside an oval that is also made using sequined beads. A zipper runs down the back.
- Classification
- Clothing-Costume
- Type
- costume
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2008.7.4
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Poster for the album Living in America by James Brown
- Printed by
- Unidentified
- Owned by
- Brown, James, American, 1933 - 2006
- Date
- 1985-1986
- Medium
- canvas
- Dimensions
- H x W: 23 7/8 x 35 7/8 in. (60.6 x 91.1 cm)
- Description
- Canvas poster for the album “Living in America” by James Brown. The poster has a white background with a blue border. On the left side of the poster is an American flag. At the bottom left is “LIVIN IN AMERICA” in blue and white lettering. The right side of the poster features a portrait of a young James Brown in profile.
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Topic
- Funk (Music)
- Soul (Music)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2008.7.6
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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The Godfather of Soul "Brother James to All"
- Created by
- Muhammad Ali, Jesus, American, born 1949
- Printed by
- J M A Master Prints Incorporated, American
- Owned by
- Brown, James, American, 1933 - 2006
- Date
- 1991
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 27 15/16 x 22 in. (71 x 55.9 cm)
- Description
- A color poster of a painting of James Brown. He is wearing a purple shirt and a brown jacket. He is looking upward at a star filled night sky and smiling. The poster has a white border. Written in black text at the bottom of the poster is “The Godfather of SOUL” and “Brother James to All.” The artists signature and copyright information is printed on the bottom right corner of the poster.
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Topic
- Funk (Music)
- Soul (Music)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2008.7.8
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Jesus Muhammad-Ali. Permission required for use.
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Mother Popcorn (You Got to Have a Mother for Me) Part 1 / Part 2
- Published by
- King Records, American, founded 1943
- Recorded by
- Brown, James, American, 1933 - 2006
- Date
- 1969
- Medium
- (2010.34.6a): vinyl;
- (2010.34.6b): ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (sleeve): 7 x 7 1/4 in. (17.8 x 18.4 cm)
- Diameter (record): 6 7/8 in. (17.5 cm)
- Description
- A 45 rpm record album of Mother Popcorn parts 1 and 2 by James Brown. The record album includes a paper sleeve. The label of the record is red and black label with a bust-length image of James Brown on the left and the King Records logo on the right.
- Place made
- Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Media Arts-Audio Recordings
- Type
- 45 rpm records
- Topic
- Funk (Music)
- Soul (Music)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2010.34.6ab
- Restrictions & Rights
- © King Records. Permission required for use.
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Please, Please, Please / In the Wee Wee Hours (Of the Nite)
- Published by
- King Records, American, founded 1943
- Recorded by
- Brown, James, American, 1933 - 2006
- Date
- 1956
- On ViewCulture/Fourth Floor, 4 053
- Exhibition
- Musical Crossroads
- Medium
- (2010.34.7a): vinyl;
- (2010.34.7b): ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (sleeve): 7 x 7 1/16 in. (17.8 x 17.9 cm)
- Diameter: 6 7/8 in. (17.5 cm)
- Description
- A 45 rpm record album of Please, Please, Please and In the Wee Wee Hours (Of the Nite) by James Brown. The record album includes a paper sleeve. The label on the record is blue label with the KING logo at top.
- Place made
- Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Media Arts-Audio Recordings
- Type
- 45 rpm records
- Topic
- Soul (Music)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2010.34.7ab
- Restrictions & Rights
- © King Records. Permission required for use.
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Poster for Black Caesar
- Created by
- American International Pictures, 1956 - 1980
- Subject of
- Fred Williamson, American, born 1938
- Larry Cohen, American, born 1941
- Gentry, Minnie, American, 1915 - 1993
- Owned by
- Brown, James, American, 1933 - 2006
- Date
- 1973
- On ViewSecond Floor, 2 050
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 41 1/8 × 26 in. (104.4 × 66 cm)
- Description
- Poster for the film Black Caesar. The poster is white with a green square with a blue border at center. At the center of the poster are illustrated images from the movie. At the top of the green square in purple text is “HAIL CAESAR.” Below this in red text is “Godfather of Harlem!” At the bottom of the poster with the bottom most movie images is the movie’s title in black text. Below this in red text is “…The Cat with the .45 caliber Claws!” A list of actors, directors and producers is at the bottom of the poster in black text. At the bottom right corner inside black outlined square is “Music composed and performed by JAMES BROWN…”
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Advertisements
- Type
- posters
- Topic
- Actors
- Blaxploitation films
- Film
- Funk (Music)
- Soul (Music)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2008.7.10
- Restrictions & Rights
- © 1973 American International Pictures, Inc. Permission required for use.
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Advertisement for the record album Hot On the One
- Printed by
- Unidentified
- Distributed by
- Polydor Records, German, founded 1924
- Owned by
- Brown, James, American, 1933 - 2006
- Date
- 1980
- On ViewCulture/Fourth Floor, 4 053
- Exhibition
- Musical Crossroads
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 40 x 12 1/4 in. (101.6 x 31.1 cm)
- Description
- A hanging advertisement for the record album "hot on the one” by James Brown. The advertisement is made up of two record sleeves with a white card with yellow text attached between them. The two sleeves and card are attached with a black strip of fabric. The two sleeves are for the album being advertised. They both feature a color picture of James Brown in profile and have “JAMES BROWN…LIVE” in white text across the top. Below this text is smaller, red text is “HOT ON THE ONE.” The white card hanging between them features a yellow image of James Brown on the right side. Written in yellow and black text is “LE RETOUR DE / ‘JAMES BROWN’ / UNE SERiE DE CONCERTS PRESTiGiEUX.” At the bottom of the card written in black text is “double album live/ HOT ON THE ONE.”
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Advertisements
- Topic
- Funk (Music)
- Soul (Music)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2008.7.11
- Restrictions & Rights
- Unknown - Restrictions Possible