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  • Simple Speaks His Mind

    Written by
    Hughes, Langston, American, 1902 - 1967
    Published by
    Simon & Schuster, Inc., founded 1924
    Owned by
    Horne, Lena, American, 1917 - 2010
    Date
    1950
    Medium
    ink on paper (fiber product) and cardboard with plastic
    Dimensions
    8 1/8 x 5 7/8 x 7/8 in. (20.6 x 14.9 x 2.2 cm)
    Title
    Book inscribed from Langston Hughes to Lena Horne
    Description
    Book has a tan cover with green writing. On the first page of the book is an inscription that reads, "Bon Voyage to Lena / Horne - all my / good wishes - / and continued / admiration - / Sincerely, / Langston Hughes / New York, / May 14, / 1950".
    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials-Published Works
    Movement
    Harlem Renaissance (New Negro Movement)
    Type
    hardcover books
    Topic
    Actors
    Caricature and cartoons
    Literature
    Singers (Musicians)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2011.27.3.1
    Restrictions & Rights
    ©1950 by Langston Hughes, renewed 1978 George Houston Bass. Permission required for use.
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd53e47e144-720a-49df-8c70-c5f9b6a9f7fa
  • Fields of Wonder: A book of lyric poems

    Written by
    Hughes, Langston, American, 1902 - 1967
    Published by
    Alfred A. Knopf, Inc., American, founded 1915
    Owned by
    Horne, Lena, American, 1917 - 2010
    Date
    1947
    Medium
    paper (fiber product) and cardboard with plastic
    Dimensions
    8 5/8 x 5 7/8 x 3/4 in. (21.9 x 14.9 x 1.9 cm)
    Title
    Book inscribed from Langston Hughes to Lena Horne
    Description
    This is a First Edition. Book has a dark green cover with red and white writing. On the first page of the book is an inscription that reads, "For Lena Horne - / Loved your songs tonight - and since / the M.C. says its your birthday - / a Happy One to you! / Sincerely, Langston Hughes / New York, June 30, 1947".
    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials-Published Works
    Movement
    Harlem Renaissance (New Negro Movement)
    Type
    hardcover books
    Topic
    Actors
    Caricature and cartoons
    Literature
    Singers (Musicians)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2011.27.3.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    ©1947 Langston Hughes, renewed 1974 George Houston Bass. Permission required for use.
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5f47128ff-00f8-449d-bcbe-21edc5bc9fd4
  • Masters of the Dew: A Novel of Haiti

    Written by
    Roumain, Jacques, Haitian, 1907 - 1944
    Published by
    Reynal & Hitchcock, American, 1933 - 1948
    Translated by
    Hughes, Langston, American, 1902 - 1967
    Cook, Will Mercer, American, 1903 - 1987
    Owned by
    Horne, Lena, American, 1917 - 2010
    Date
    1947
    Medium
    paper (fiber product) and cardboard with plastic
    Dimensions
    8 x 5 1/2 x 3/4 in. (20.3 x 14 x 1.9 cm)
    Title
    Book inscribed from Langston Hughes to Lena Horne
    Description
    Book has a dark red cover with blue and white reading. On the first page of the book is an inscription that reads, "To Lena Horne - / In admiration, / Sincerely, / Langston Hughes / New York, June 30, / 1947".
    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials-Published Works
    Movement
    Harlem Renaissance (New Negro Movement)
    Type
    hardcover books
    Topic
    Actors
    Caricature and cartoons
    Literature
    Singers (Musicians)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2011.27.3.3
    Restrictions & Rights
    © 1947 Reynal & Hitchcock . Permission required for use.
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5bbe8d44b-5a41-4064-b5fb-7d7206cfb817
  • Pink dress and slip worn by Lena Horne

    Created by
    Sant'Angelo, Giorgio, American, 1933 - 1989
    Worn by
    Horne, Lena, American, 1917 - 2010
    Date
    1960s
    Medium
    silk, metal
    Dimensions
    H x W: 58 1/2 x 32 in. (148.6 x 81.3 cm)
    Description
    A couture chemise, pink silk with gold-toned metal. Included is a silk fuschia slip.
    Classification
    Clothing-Fashion
    Type
    chemise dresses
    Topic
    Actors
    Clothing and dress
    Fashion
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the family of Lena Horne
    Object number
    2011.24.1ab
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd567f9e933-7834-406f-a4c1-99b70e3c34e5
  • Black chemise with belt worn by Lena Horne

    Created by
    Helene Arpels, Inc., American
    Worn by
    Horne, Lena, American, 1917 - 2010
    Date
    1970s
    Medium
    silk, metal, rhinestone
    Dimensions
    H x W: 57 x 27 1/2 in. (144.8 x 69.9 cm)
    Description
    A black silk gown with gold thread and rhinestones. Included is a matching belt.
    Classification
    Clothing-Fashion
    Type
    chemise dresses
    Topic
    Actors
    Clothing and dress
    Fashion
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the family of Lena Horne
    Object number
    2011.24.2ab
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5b7ff5bce-66bc-44e7-bf2b-7afb18bd7c9e
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    Tray for dresser set owned by Lena Horne

    Manufactured by
    Kassoy, founded 1936
    Used by
    Horne, Lena, American, 1917 - 2010
    Date
    mid 20th Century
    On View
    Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 053
    Exhibition
    Musical Crossroads
    Medium
    velvet and paper on cardboard
    Dimensions
    8 1/4 x 14 5/8 x 1 1/8 in. (21 x 37.1 x 2.9 cm)
    Description
    This black tray is rectangular with a shallow rim. The tray is made of a hard cardboard that is covered with black paper stamped to imitate leather. The bottom is lined with a detachable lightly padded rectangle covered in black velvet. There are numerous holes through this surface, possibly from earring posts.
    Classification
    Furnishings, Housewares, and Décor
    Type
    trays
    Topic
    Actors
    Singers (Musicians)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2011.27.2.1
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5f4d17a72-f548-464f-93f6-671672da40bf
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    Bakelite clothes brush from dresser set owned by Lena Horne

    Created by
    Agalin, French
    Used by
    Horne, Lena, American, 1917 - 2010
    Date
    mid 20th Century
    On View
    Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 053
    Exhibition
    Musical Crossroads
    Medium
    Bakelite (TM) and synthetic fiber
    Dimensions
    12 x 1 5/8 x 1 1/2 in. (30.5 x 4.1 x 3.8 cm)
    Description
    This is a clothes brush made of orange semi-translucent Bakelite with synthetic tan bristles. It is decorated with black and gold embellishments in art deco style. On back of brush is a white sticker that reads “57689 HOR 12/1/2010 / DAG $ / # 78A x grp".
    Classification
    Adornment
    Type
    clothes brushes
    Topic
    Actors
    Beauty culture
    Singers (Musicians)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2011.27.2.10
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd58e1149fd-eab2-4307-af75-ccb1c26d55e9
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    Bakelite powder box from dresser set owned by Lena Horne

    Created by
    Agalin, French
    Used by
    Horne, Lena, American, 1917 - 2010
    Date
    mid 20th Century
    Medium
    Bakelite (TM)
    Dimensions
    Diameter: 4 x 2 3/16 in. (10.2 x 5.6 cm)
    Description
    The base for a powder box (2011.27.2.11a). The base is made of semi-translucent orange Bakelite plastic and is circular with a cylindrical handle on its top. The lid (2011.27.2.11b) has black and gold colored embellishments in art deco style.
    Classification
    Adornment
    Type
    boxes (containers)
    Topic
    Actors
    Singers (Musicians)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2011.27.2.11a
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5e9c8f722-69f8-4000-a3fc-94973f03c277
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    Bakelite powder box lid from dresser set owned by Lena Horne

    Created by
    Agalin, French
    Used by
    Horne, Lena, American, 1917 - 2010
    Date
    mid 20th Century
    Medium
    Bakelite (TM)
    Dimensions
    Diameter: 4 7/8 x 1 in. (12.4 x 2.5 cm)
    Description
    The lid (2011.27.2.11b) for a powder box (2011.27.2.11a). The lid is made of semi-translucent orange Bakelite plastic and is circular with a cylindrical handle on its top. In addition, it has black and gold colored embellishments in the art deco style.
    Classification
    Adornment
    Type
    lids
    Topic
    Actors
    Singers (Musicians)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2011.27.2.11b
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5b536bf3e-168c-46cb-81a1-d14977b00fc5
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    Bakelite hand mirror from dresser set owned by Lena Horne

    Used by
    Horne, Lena, American, 1917 - 2010
    Manufactured by
    Agalin, French
    Date
    mid 20th Century
    On View
    Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 053
    Exhibition
    Musical Crossroads
    Medium
    Bakelite (TM) and reflective glass
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 14 1/2 x 6 3/8 x 3/8 in. (36.8 x 16.2 x 1 cm)
    Description
    This is a hand mirror made of glass and semi-translucent orange bakelite plastic. The mirror is round with a long handle. The object has design accents of black and gold in art deco style on the back. On the front of the mirror's handle there is an engraving that reads "PAT.APL'DFOR / LA PARFAITE / AGALIN".
    Classification
    Adornment
    Type
    hand mirrors
    Topic
    Actors
    Singers (Musicians)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2011.27.2.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5398cc3ae-d07d-41aa-969d-131e2a043f70
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    Bakelite nail buffer from dresser set owned by Lena Horne

    Manufactured by
    Agalin, French
    Used by
    Horne, Lena, American, 1917 - 2010
    Date
    mid 20th Century
    On View
    Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 053
    Exhibition
    Musical Crossroads
    Medium
    Bakelite (TM) and chamois
    Dimensions
    6 1/4 x 1 1/2 x 1 7/8 in. (15.9 x 3.8 x 4.8 cm)
    Description
    This a nail buffer made of chamois leather and semi-translucent orange Bakelite plastic. The object has design embellishments of black and gold designs in the art deco style on the wide flat lid. There is a triangular handle rising from the center of the lid. The light colored, rounded chamois leather buffer is attached to the underside of the lid by a plastic band wrapped around its base.
    Classification
    Adornment
    Type
    equipment for personal use: grooming, hygiene and health care
    Topic
    Actors
    Beauty culture
    Singers (Musicians)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2011.27.2.3a
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd54c0e0d5f-281e-4be6-b8e5-905021b87a0f
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    Bakelite case for nail buffer from dresser set owned by Lena Horne

    Manufactured by
    Agalin, French
    Used by
    Horne, Lena, American, 1917 - 2010
    Date
    mid 20th Century
    Medium
    Bakelite (TM)
    Dimensions
    6 1/4 x 1 1/2 x 1 in. (15.9 x 3.8 x 2.5 cm)
    Description
    This is the case for the nail buffer. It is made of semi-translucent orange Bakelite plastic and is rectangular in shape with an oval bowl that is missing a large section. On the bottom side of the case there is a green sticker with black type that reads "Horne".
    Classification
    Adornment
    Type
    equipment for personal use: grooming, hygiene and health care
    Topic
    Actors
    Beauty culture
    Singers (Musicians)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2011.27.2.3b
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd59e1da075-fbeb-45d8-b82b-5988085a39bb
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    Bakelite nail file from dresser set owned by Lena Horne

    Manufactured by
    Agalin, French
    Used by
    Horne, Lena, American, 1917 - 2010
    Date
    mid 20th Century
    On View
    Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 053
    Exhibition
    Musical Crossroads
    Medium
    Bakelite (TM), metal
    Dimensions
    9 x 13/16 x 3/8 in. (22.9 x 2.1 x 1 cm)
    Description
    This is a nail file made of metal with a long semi-translucent orange handle of Bakelite plastic. It has black and gold colored embellishments in art deco style on the front.
    Classification
    Adornment
    Type
    nail files
    Topic
    Actors
    Beauty culture
    Singers (Musicians)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2011.27.2.4
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd534cc0318-2f8f-4baf-94c5-2859288dea61
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    Bakelite shoe horn from dresser set owned by Lena Horne

    Created by
    Agalin, French
    Used by
    Horne, Lena, American, 1917 - 2010
    Date
    mid 20th Century
    On View
    Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 053
    Exhibition
    Musical Crossroads
    Medium
    Bakelite (TM)
    Dimensions
    8 5/8 x 1 1/2 x 7/16 in. (21.9 x 3.8 x 1.1 cm)
    Description
    A shoe horn made of orange semi-tranlucent bakelite plastic. Shaped like a long oval, it is decorated with black and gold colored embellishments in art deco style on the handle.
    Classification
    Adornment
    Type
    shoehorns
    Topic
    Actors
    Singers (Musicians)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2011.27.2.5
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5840bf566-6bcb-42bb-ad5c-3f50ca7df81a
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    Tray for dresser set owned by Lena Horne

    Created by
    Kassoy, founded 1936
    Used by
    Horne, Lena, American, 1917 - 2010
    Date
    mid 20th Century
    Medium
    velvet and paper on cardboard
    Dimensions
    8 1/4 x 14 5/8 x 1 1/8 in. (21 x 37.1 x 2.9 cm)
    Description
    This black tray is rectangular with a shallow rim. The tray is made of a hard cardboard that is covered with black paper stamped to imitate leather. The bottom is lined with a detachable lightly padded rectangle covered in black velvet.
    Classification
    Furnishings, Housewares, and Décor
    Type
    trays
    Topic
    Actors
    Singers (Musicians)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2011.27.2.6
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd587d9c7e0-e361-4481-941e-3afae4d42a6d
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    Bakelite hair brush from dresser set owned by Lena Horne

    Created by
    Agalin, French
    Used by
    Horne, Lena, American, 1917 - 2010
    Date
    mid 20th Century
    On View
    Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 053
    Exhibition
    Musical Crossroads
    Medium
    Bakelite (TM) and synthetic fiber
    Dimensions
    10 1/2 x 2 7/8 x 1 3/8 in. (26.7 x 7.3 x 3.5 cm)
    Description
    This is a hairbrush made of orange semi-translucent bakelite with synthetic tan bristles. The brush back has black and gold embellishments in art deco style. Two white stickers are located on back of the brush, one reads "Digital", while the other reads "57689 HOR 12/1/2010 / DAG $ / # 78A x grp".
    Classification
    Adornment
    Type
    hairbrushes
    Topic
    Actors
    Hair
    Singers (Musicians)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2011.27.2.9
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd53c8285da-63dd-456a-9de4-fd4dc4c93381
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    Lobby card for The Duke is Tops

    Issued by
    Million Dollar Productions, American, 1937 - 1940
    Subject of
    Horne, Lena, American, 1917 - 2010
    Cooper, Ralph, American, 1908 - 1992
    Date
    1938
    Medium
    ink on poster board
    Dimensions
    H x W: 11 x 14 in. (27.9 x 35.6 cm)
    Description
    A lobby card for the movie The Duke is Tops. The card features a color image of a woman (Lena Horne) and a man (Ralph Cooper) facing each other. The woman is wearing a red dress and has a yellow scarf tied around her neck. She is wearing a large corsage of purple and yellow flowers. The man is dressed in a suit and tie and is holding a piece of paper in his left hand and holding her hand with his right. The background is a light green. There is a large circle in the bottom left corner with text that reads [HARRY M. POPKIN / PRESENTS / Ralph / Cooper / the DUKE is TOPS / Swing Musical Sensation]. The text is red, yellow, and green and at the bottom of the circle is an illustration in blue of female dancer figures on a stage with a staff of musical notes. In small red letters in the bottom left corner of the image is [MADE IN U.S.A.]. The verso of the poster has a stamp in black ink for [DUNCAN POSTER SERVICE].
    Transcription Center Status
    Transcribed by digital volunteers
    Place used
    United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera
    Type
    lobby cards
    Topic
    Actors
    Film
    Jazz (Music)
    Musical films
    Race films
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2011.41.5
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public domain
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5b2b85c5a-58e8-48eb-a2a1-dc2354f652f1
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    Green velvet dress worn by Lena Horne in the film Stormy Weather

    Designed by
    Rose, Helen, American, 1904 - 1985
    Worn by
    Horne, Lena, American, 1917 - 2010
    Date
    1943
    On View
    Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 054
    Exhibition
    Taking the Stage
    Medium
    velvet with metal and fur
    Dimensions
    H x W: 53 x 24 in. (134.6 x 61 cm)
    Description
    A green velvet dress worn by Lena Horne in the film Stormy Weather (1943). The dress has a gathered waist, buckle-back, and ermine collar. It was worn by Horne as "Selina Rogers" in the dressing-room scene with actor Bill Robinson.
    Classification
    Clothing-Costume
    Type
    dresses
    Topic
    Actors
    Clothing and dress
    Film
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2011.90
    Restrictions & Rights
    No known copyright restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd51b5100c0-e432-42a6-a85f-13caf4ab5722
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    Photograph of Lena Horne in profile

    Created by
    Van Vechten, Carl, American, 1880 - 1964
    Subject of
    Horne, Lena, American, 1917 - 2010
    Date
    1941
    Medium
    gelatin and silver on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    L x W: 9 7/8 x 8 7/8 in. (25.1 x 22.5 cm)
    Description
    Black and white profile photograph of Lena Horne with blind stamp of Carl Van Vechten in lower left image corner and his stamp on verso.
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Topic
    Actors
    Photography
    Singers (Musicians)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2011.27.1.1
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public Domain
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd50fd754db-82fb-44be-9ad0-3c2f78f49025
  • Paris, London Here I Come

    Written by
    Horne, Lena, American, 1917 - 2010
    Date
    October 25, 1947
    Medium
    paper (fiber product) and ink
    Dimensions
    L x W: 8 1/2 x 11 in. (21.6 x 27.9 cm)
    Description
    Excerpt of a piece written by Lena Horne for the People's Voice, pages 16 and 17 of the section entitled "Paris, London Here I Come." Entire piece is called "Lena Horne--From Me to You." This is a photocopy of the original type written document.
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera
    Type
    articles
    Topic
    Actors
    Jazz (Music)
    Musical Theatre
    Popular music
    Singers (Musicians)
    Travel
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2011.27.1.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd51038e603-0985-4e37-8662-6a6686c543af

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