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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
- Medium
- velvet with metal and fur
- Dimensions
- H x W: 53 x 24 in. (134.6 x 61 cm)
- Type
- dresses
- Date
- 1943
- 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.
- Topic
- African American
- 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
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Clothing-Costume
- Exhibition
- Taking the Stage
- On View
- NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 054
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Photograph of Lena Horne with husband Lennie Hayton
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Subject of
- Horne, Lena, American, 1917 - 2010
- Hayton, Lennie, American, 1908 - 1971
- Medium
- silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
- Dimensions
- L x W: 2 3/4 x 2 1/2 in. (7 x 6.4 cm)
- Type
- photographs
- portraits
- Date
- 1959
- Description
- A black-and-white photograph depicting Lena Horne with her husband, Lennie Hayton, a musical conductor and arranger for MGM studios.
- Topic
- African American
- Actors
- Literature
- Singers (Musicians)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of The Baldwin Family
- Object number
- 2011.99.55
- Restrictions & Rights
- Unknown - Restrictions Possible
- See more items in
- 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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Film still for Cabin in the Sky
- Distributed by
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc., founded 1924
- Subject of
- Horne, Lena, American, 1917 - 2010
- Anderson, Eddie
- Medium
- silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (Image): 7 3/8 × 9 9/16 in. (18.7 × 24.3 cm)
- H x W (Sheet): 7 15/16 × 10 1/16 in. (20.1 × 25.6 cm)
- Type
- gelatin silver prints
- film stills
- Place used
- United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1943
- Description
- A movie still for the 1943 musical film Cabin in the Sky. The photo is in black and white. Starting to the left of the photo is a woman with a large light-colored flower pinned to the front right side of her hair. She is facing forward but her eyes are in the direction of a man to her left. She is wearing a light top with polka dots, hoop earrings, and bracelets on her right forearm. The man to the right of her is wearing a long sleeve collared shirt with the top button unbuttoned and is looking away from the woman. In the bottom right hand corner of the photograph reads the numbers “1267-70."
- Topic
- African American
- Actors
- Hollywood (Film)
- Race films
- Segregation
- Spirituality
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2013.118.160.5
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public domain
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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The Way of Life of the Northern Negro: Untitled
Photograph of Lena Horne backstage at the Chez Paree- Created by
- Miller, Wayne F., American, 1918 - 2013
- Subject of
- Horne, Lena, American, 1917 - 2010
- Medium
- photographic gelatin and silver on photographic paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (Image and Sheet): 13 1/4 x 10 3/8 in. (33.7 x 26.4 cm)
- Type
- gelatin silver prints
- portraits
- Place depicted
- Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- May 1947
- Description
- A black-and-white photograph of Lena Horne backstage with her eyes downcast while wearing jewelry that sparkles.
- Topic
- African American
- Actors
- Broadway Theatre
- Jazz (Music)
- Photography
- Singers (Musicians)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2009.24.9
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Magnum Photos
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Portfolio/Series
- The Way of Life of the Northern Negro
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
-
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
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Clothing-Fashion
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
-
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
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Clothing-Fashion
- Data Source
- 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
- 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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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
- See more items in
- 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
- 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 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
- 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 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
- 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
-
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
-
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
-
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
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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