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Pink dress and slip worn by Lena Horne
- Created by
- Sant'Angelo, Giorgio, American, 1933 - 1989
- Worn by
- Horne, Lena, American, 1917 - 2010
- Medium
- silk, metal
- Dimensions
- H x W: 58 1/2 x 32 in. (148.6 x 81.3 cm)
- Type
- chemise dresses
- Date
- 1960s
- Description
- A couture chemise, pink silk with gold-toned metal. Included is a silk fuschia slip.
- Topic
- African American
- 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
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- Classification
- Clothing-Fashion
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Black chemise with belt worn by Lena Horne
- Created by
- Helene Arpels, Inc., American
- Worn by
- Horne, Lena, American, 1917 - 2010
- Medium
- silk, metal, rhinestone
- Dimensions
- H x W: 57 x 27 1/2 in. (144.8 x 69.9 cm)
- Type
- chemise dresses
- Date
- 1970s
- Description
- A black silk gown with gold thread and rhinestones. Included is a matching belt.
- Topic
- African American
- 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
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- Clothing-Fashion
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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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
- 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)
- Type
- gelatin silver prints
- portraits
- Date
- 1941
- 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.
- Topic
- African American
- 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
- © Van Vechten Trust. Permission required for use.
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Paris, London Here I Come
- Written by
- Horne, Lena, American, 1917 - 2010
- Medium
- paper (fiber product) and ink
- Dimensions
- L x W: 8 1/2 x 11 in. (21.6 x 27.9 cm)
- Type
- articles
- Date
- October 25, 1947
- 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.
- Topic
- African American
- 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
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- 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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Tray for dresser set owned by Lena Horne
- Manufactured by
- Kassoy, founded 1936
- Used by
- Horne, Lena, American, 1917 - 2010
- 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)
- Type
- trays
- Date
- mid 20th Century
- 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.
- Topic
- African American
- 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
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Furnishings, Housewares, and Décor
- 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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Bakelite clothes brush from dresser set owned by Lena Horne
- Created by
- Agalin, French
- Used by
- Horne, Lena, American, 1917 - 2010
- 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)
- Type
- clothes brushes
- Date
- mid 20th Century
- 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".
- Topic
- African American
- 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
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Adornment
- 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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Bakelite powder box from dresser set owned by Lena Horne
- Created by
- Agalin, French
- Used by
- Horne, Lena, American, 1917 - 2010
- Medium
- Bakelite (TM)
- Dimensions
- Diameter: 4 x 2 3/16 in. (10.2 x 5.6 cm)
- Type
- boxes (containers)
- Date
- mid 20th Century
- 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.
- Topic
- African American
- 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
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Adornment
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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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
- Medium
- Bakelite (TM)
- Dimensions
- Diameter: 4 7/8 x 1 in. (12.4 x 2.5 cm)
- Type
- lids
- Date
- mid 20th Century
- 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.
- Topic
- African American
- 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
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Adornment
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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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
- 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)
- Type
- hand mirrors
- Date
- mid 20th Century
- 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".
- Topic
- African American
- 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
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Adornment
- 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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Bakelite nail buffer from dresser set owned by Lena Horne
- Manufactured by
- Agalin, French
- Used by
- Horne, Lena, American, 1917 - 2010
- 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)
- Type
- equipment for personal use: grooming, hygiene and health care
- Date
- mid 20th Century
- 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.
- Topic
- African American
- 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
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Adornment
- 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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Bakelite case for nail buffer from dresser set owned by Lena Horne
- Manufactured by
- Agalin, French
- Used by
- Horne, Lena, American, 1917 - 2010
- Medium
- Bakelite (TM)
- Dimensions
- 6 1/4 x 1 1/2 x 1 in. (15.9 x 3.8 x 2.5 cm)
- Type
- equipment for personal use: grooming, hygiene and health care
- Date
- mid 20th Century
- 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".
- Topic
- African American
- 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
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Adornment
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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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
- Medium
- Bakelite (TM), metal
- Dimensions
- 9 x 13/16 x 3/8 in. (22.9 x 2.1 x 1 cm)
- Type
- nail files
- Date
- mid 20th Century
- 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.
- Topic
- African American
- 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
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Adornment
- 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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Bakelite shoe horn from dresser set owned by Lena Horne
- Created by
- Agalin, French
- Used by
- Horne, Lena, American, 1917 - 2010
- Medium
- Bakelite (TM)
- Dimensions
- 8 5/8 x 1 1/2 x 7/16 in. (21.9 x 3.8 x 1.1 cm)
- Type
- shoehorns
- Date
- mid 20th Century
- 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.
- Topic
- African American
- 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
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Adornment
- 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
-
Tray for dresser set owned by Lena Horne
- Created by
- Kassoy, founded 1936
- Used by
- Horne, Lena, American, 1917 - 2010
- 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)
- Type
- trays
- Date
- mid 20th Century
- 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.
- Topic
- African American
- 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
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Furnishings, Housewares, and Décor
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Bakelite buttonhook from dresser set owned by Lena Horne
- Created by
- Agalin, French
- Used by
- Horne, Lena, American, 1917 - 2010
- Medium
- Bakelite (TM) and metal
- Dimensions
- 8 7/8 x 3/4 x 3/8 in. (22.5 x 1.9 x 1 cm)
- Type
- buttonhooks
- Date
- mid 20th Century
- Description
- This is a buttonhook made of orange semi-translucent Bakelite. It has a black and gold colored embellishments in the art deco style on the long oblong shaped handle. There is a metal hook at the end of a long metal neck attached to the handle.
- Topic
- African American
- Actors
- Singers (Musicians)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2011.27.2.7
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Adornment
- 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
-
Bakelite comb from dresser set owned by Lena Horne
- Created by
- Agalin, French
- Used by
- Horne, Lena, American, 1917 - 2010
- Medium
- Bakelite (TM)
- Dimensions
- 1 7/8 x 7 3/4 x 1/4 in. (4.8 x 19.7 x 0.6 cm)
- Date
- mid 20th Century
- Description
- This comb is made of orange semi-translucent Bakelite. Decorated with black and gold embellishments along the spine in art deco style, it has smaller, closely spaced teeth at one end, and more larger, more widely spaced teeth at the opposite end.
- Topic
- African American
- Actors
- Hair
- Singers (Musicians)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2011.27.2.8
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Adornment
- 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
-
Bakelite hair brush from dresser set owned by Lena Horne
- Created by
- Agalin, French
- Used by
- Horne, Lena, American, 1917 - 2010
- 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)
- Type
- hairbrushes
- Date
- mid 20th Century
- 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".
- Topic
- African American
- 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
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Adornment
- 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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Simple Speaks His Mind
Book inscribed from Langston Hughes to Lena Horne- Written by
- Hughes, Langston, American, 1902 - 1967
- Published by
- Simon & Schuster, Inc., founded 1924
- Owned by
- Horne, Lena, American, 1917 - 2010
- 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)
- Type
- hardcover books
- Date
- 1950
- 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".
- Topic
- African American
- Actors
- 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.
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- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials-Published Works
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Fields of Wonder: A book of lyric poems
Book inscribed from Langston Hughes to Lena Horne- Written by
- Hughes, Langston, American, 1902 - 1967
- Published by
- Alfred A. Knopf, Inc., American, founded 1915
- Owned by
- Horne, Lena, American, 1917 - 2010
- 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)
- Type
- hardcover books
- Date
- 1947
- 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".
- Topic
- African American
- Actors
- 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.
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
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- Documents and Published Materials-Published Works
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Masters of the Dew: A Novel of Haiti
Book inscribed from Langston Hughes to Lena Horne- 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
- 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)
- Type
- hardcover books
- Date
- 1947
- 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".
- Topic
- African American
- Actors
- 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.
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
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- Documents and Published Materials-Published Works
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
