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100 Golden Olympians Medal awarded to Carl Lewis
- Issued by
- United States Olympic Committee, American, founded 1894
- Received by
- Lewis, Carl, American, born 1961
- Commissioned by
- Xerox Corporation Ltd., American, founded 1906
- Date
- 1996
- Medium
- metal and ribbon
- Dimensions
- With Ribbon: 20 1/8 x 2 x 1/2 in. (51.1 x 5.1 x 1.3 cm)
- Description
- A gold-toned medal with attached ribbon. The obverse of the medal features the letters [U S A] above central image of the five interlocking Olympic rings above the word [XEROX]. The background of the medal is textured and a laurel leaf design appears in relief curving around the edges of the medal. The reverse has the same textured background and laurel leaves. In the middle appears a rectangular box housing the Xerox logo and the words [100 GOLDEN OLYMPIANS]. Below this box are two shiny rectangular banners with [CARL LEWIS] etched into the top one and [ATHLETICS] etched into the lower one. Below this the date [JULY 18, 1996] appears. The medal is attached to a blue, white, and red striped ribbon.
- Classification
- Awards and Medals
- Type
- medals
- Topic
- Olympics
- Track and field
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Carl Lewis Estate
- Object number
- 2013.126.34
- Restrictions & Rights
- © International Olympic Committee. Permission required for use.
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Coming Full Circle (Return to Athens)
- Created by
- Allen, Steve Randall, American, born 1954
- Commissioned by
- United States Olympic Committee, American, founded 1894
- Date
- 2004
- Medium
- acrylic paint on canvas
- Dimensions
- 48 x 60 x 1 1/2 in. (121.9 x 152.4 x 3.8 cm)
- Description
- An acrylic painting depicting people participating in Summer Olympic events. Some of the events depicted are rowing, archery, basketball, baseball, table tennis, track and field, lacrosse, shooting, Tae Kwon Do, cycling, badminton, soccer, an equestrian events, fencing, soccer, weight lifting, wrestling gymnastics, boxing and judo. At top center, partially obscured by the athletes are the words "United States" in blue and "USA" in red. At the center of the painting is a man running. He is holding an Olympic torch and wearing a gold medal on a blue ribbon. The painting is signed by Steve R. Allen at bottom right.
- Place depicted
- Athens, Periféreia Protevoúsis, Greece, Europe
- Classification
- Visual Arts
- Type
- acrylic paintings
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture; Gift of Steve R. Allen in honor of Mr. Arthur Lee Allen
- Object number
- 2013.151.2
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Steve R. Allen
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Team USA
- Created by
- Allen, Steve Randall, American, born 1954
- Commissioned by
- United States Olympic Committee, American, founded 1894
- Date
- 2005-2006
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 24 x 18 in. (61 x 45.7 cm)
- Description
- A poster depicting people participating in Winter Olympic events. The sports depicted at the top are the luge, speed skating and snowboarding. The sports depicted at center are the biathlon, alpine skiing, and speed skating. The ports depicted at the bottom of the poster are Ice hockey, curling, figure skating and bobsledding. The poster has a blue border. At the botom of the poster in red and white lettering is "USA" above the olympic rings and "Team USA." The poster is signed by Steve R. Allen at bottom right.
- Classification
- Visual Arts
- Type
- posters
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture; Gift of Steve R. Allen
- Object number
- 2013.151.4
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Steve R. Allen
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Olympic Spirit Award trophy awarded to Carl Lewis
- Issued by
- United States Olympic Committee, American, founded 1894
- Received by
- Lewis, Carl, American, born 1961
- Date
- 1996
- Medium
- metal
- Dimensions
- 16 7/8 x 6 1/2 x 4 1/4 in. (42.9 x 16.5 x 10.8 cm)
- Description
- Olympic Spirit award, consisting of silver and gold colored metal, awarded to Carl Lewis. The trophy's top has a design resembling a horseshoe shape, with pointed tips. One of the tips is taller and thinner than the other. The base of the trophy is round and cylindrical. The trophy is supported at its center by a gold toned cylindrical piece. The plaque on the front of the trophy is shallowly etched and is very worn and tarnished.
- Place depicted
- Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Awards and Medals
- Type
- trophies (prizes)
- Topic
- Athletes
- Track and field
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Carl Lewis Estate
- Object number
- 2013.126.8
- Restrictions & Rights
- © International Olympic Committee. Permission required for use.
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1980 United States Congressional Olympic Team Medal awarded to Carl Lewis
- Received by
- Lewis, Carl, American, born 1961
- Commissioned by
- United States Olympic Committee, American, founded 1894
- Created by
- United States Congress, American, founded 1789
- Manufactured by
- Tiffany & Co., American, founded 1837
- Date
- 1980
- Medium
- bronze, ribbon
- Dimensions
- With Ribbon: 17 1/2 x 3 x 3/8 in. (44.5 x 7.6 x 1 cm)
- Description
- A bronze-colored medal with attached ribbon. Medal is concave on both faces and has images in relief on both obverse and reverse. Obverse features a flaming torch in the center, with the five interlocking Olympic rings and a laurel branch at the bottom. Around the upper edge of the medal are the words [UNITED STATES OLYMPIC TEAM], the year [1980] is at the bottom of the medal, above the laurel wreath. On the reverse there are five flying doves on the far right with the words [GAMES / OF THE / XXII / OLYMPIAD] on the right. The medal has red, white, and blue ribbon.
- Classification
- Awards and Medals
- Type
- medals
- Topic
- Olympics
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Carl Lewis Estate
- Object number
- 2013.126.21
- Restrictions & Rights
- © International Olympic Committee. Permission required for use.
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Torino Olympiqué
- Created by
- Allen, Steve Randall, American, born 1954
- Commissioned by
- United States Olympic Committee, American, founded 1894
- Date
- 2005
- Medium
- acrylic paint on canvas
- Dimensions
- 60 x 48 x 1 1/2 in. (152.4 x 121.9 x 3.8 cm)
- Description
- An acrylic painting depicting people participating in Winter Olympic events. The sports depicted at the top are the luge, speed skating and snowboarding. The sports depicted at center are the biathlon, alpine skiing, and speed skating. The ports depicted at the bottom of the painting are Ice hockey, curling, figure skating and bobsledding.
- Classification
- Visual Arts
- Type
- acrylic paintings
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture; Gift of Steve R. Allen in honor of Mr. James Arthur Allen
- Object number
- 2013.151.1
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Steve R. Allen
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Coming Full Circle (Return to Athens)
- Created by
- Allen, Steve Randall, American, born 1954
- Commissioned by
- United States Olympic Committee, American, founded 1894
- Date
- 2004
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 24 x 18 in. (61 x 45.7 cm)
- Description
- A poster depicting people participating in Summer Olympic events. Some of the events depicted are rowing, archery, basketball, baseball, table tennis, track and field, lacrosse, shooting, Tae Kwon Do, cycling, badminton, soccer, an equestrian events, fencing, soccer, weight lifting, wrestling gymnastics, boxing and judo. At top center, partially obscured by the athletes are the words "United States" in blue and "USA" in red. At the center of the painting is a man running. He is holding an Olympic torch and wearing a gold medal on a blue ribbon. The poster has a blue border. Written in white lettering at bottom left and bottom right is "USA" above the olympic rings. Written in red and white lettering at bottom center is "U. S. Olympic Team - Athens 2004." The poster is signed by Steve R. Allen.
- Place depicted
- Athens, Periféreia Protevoúsis, Greece, Europe
- Classification
- Visual Arts
- Type
- posters
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture; Gift of Steve R. Allen
- Object number
- 2013.151.5
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Steve R. Allen
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US Olympic patch owned by Marilyn White
- Issued by
- United States Olympic Committee, American, founded 1894
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Owned by
- White, Marilyn Elaine, American, born 1944
- Date
- 1964
- Medium
- thread on felt
- Dimensions
- H x W: 6 3/4 × 5 15/16 in. (17.1 × 15.1 cm)
- Description
- A US Olympic patch on navy blue felt. The top of the patch has Japanese characters in gold thread. Underneath, gold lettering reads: [U*S*A]. At center there is a shield in gold, red, and white with the Olympic rings. Below the shield are gold threaded laurels. The back of the patch is blank.
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Type
- patches (costume accessories)
- Topic
- Olympics
- Track and field
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of 1964 Olympic Silver Medalist Marilyn E. White
- Object number
- 2017.56.3
- Restrictions & Rights
- Unknown - Restrictions Possible
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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, American, founded 1985
- Date
- 2004
- 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)
- 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.
- Classification
- Clothing-Historical
- Topic
- 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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1964 U.S. Olympic Team Trials Women's Track and Field
- Created by
- United States Olympic Committee, American, founded 1894
- Owned by
- White, Marilyn Elaine, American, born 1944
- Subject of
- Wilma Rudolph, American, 1940 - 1994
- Date
- 1964
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (Closed): 11 × 8 9/16 in. (27.9 × 21.7 cm)
- H x W (Open): 11 × 17 in. (27.9 × 43.2 cm)
- Description
- A program for the 1964 U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Track and Field. The front cover of the program is yellow and white with red, blue, white, and black ink. The text on the cover reads: [1964 U.S. Olympic Team Trials / Women's Track & Field / Downing Stadium Randalls Island, N.Y. / August 6-8, 1964 / Fifty Cents]. There is a red sun in the top right cover with the text [Tokyo] written underneath. There is a shield of red, white and blue with the Olympic rings in the lower portion of the cover. In the bottom left corner there is an image of track runners. The text to the right of the image reads: [Wilma Rudolph enroute to 400-meter relay victory in 1960 Olympic Games]. The interior contains forty-eight pages of images and text about the U.S. Olympic committee, the athletes, and the trials. The back of the program features an advertisement for Dodge Chrysler.
- Place used
- Randalls Island, New York County, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Type
- souvenir programs
- Topic
- Athletes
- Olympics
- Track and field
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of 1964 Olympic Silver Medalist Marilyn E. White
- Object number
- 2017.56.6
- Restrictions & Rights
- © United States Olympic Committee. Permission required for use.