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Joe Henderson, 1999
- Photograph by
- Spitzer, David D., American
- Subject of
- Henderson, Joe, American, 1937 - 2001
- Medium
- silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (Image): 13 11/16 x 9 3/8 in. (34.8 x 23.8 cm)
- H x W (Sheet): 13 11/16 x 10 9/16 in. (34.8 x 26.8 cm)
- H x W (Matted): 20 x 16 in. (50.8 x 40.6 cm)
- Type
- gelatin silver prints
- portraits
- Place captured
- Toronto, Ontario, Canada, North and Central America
- Date
- ca. 1999
- Description
- A black-and-white photograph of jazz musician Joe Henderson playing saxaphone during a performance in Toronto, Ontario. Henderson is photographed from the waist up and stands in front of a microphone while performing. He wears a light colored dress shirt with an embroidered sun on the left breast pocket, suspenders, and glasses.
- Topic
- African American
- Instrumentalists (Musicians)
- Jazz (Music)
- Photography
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of David D. Spitzer
- Object number
- 2012.164.178
- Restrictions & Rights
- © David D. Spitzer
- 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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Jack DeJohnette, 1999
- Photograph by
- Spitzer, David D., American
- Subject of
- DeJohnette, Jack, American, born 1942
- Medium
- silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (Image): 13 3/4 x 9 3/8 in. (34.9 x 23.8 cm)
- H x W (Sheet): 13 3/4 x 10 5/8 in. (34.9 x 27 cm)
- H x W (Matted): 20 x 16 in. (50.8 x 40.6 cm)
- Type
- gelatin silver prints
- portraits
- Place captured
- Toronto, Ontario, Canada, North and Central America
- Date
- 1999
- Description
- A black-and-white photograph of jazz musician and composer Jack DeJohnette playing drums during a performance in Toronto, Ontario. DeJohnette is photographed through his drum kit. He wears a black t-shirt, several necklaces and looks directly at the camera.
- Topic
- African American
- Composers (Musicians)
- Instrumentalists (Musicians)
- Jazz (Music)
- Photography
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of David D. Spitzer
- Object number
- 2012.164.76
- Restrictions & Rights
- © David D. Spitzer
- 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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Randy Weston, 1998
- Photograph by
- Spitzer, David D., American
- Subject of
- Weston, Randy, American, born 1926
- Medium
- silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (Image): 13 9/16 x 9 3/4 in. (34.5 x 24.8 cm)
- H x W (Sheet): 13 3/4 x 10 11/16 in. (35 x 27.2 cm)
- H x W (Matted): 20 x 16 in. (50.8 x 40.6 cm)
- Type
- gelatin silver prints
- portraits
- Place captured
- Toronto, Ontario, Canada, North and Central America
- Date
- 1998
- Description
- A black-and-white photograph of jazz musician and composer Randy Weston at a performance in Toronto, Ontario. Westoni s photographed from a slightly low angle and to the right. He is lit from the side and most of the image is in shadow. He wears a patterned collared shirt, sunglasses and cloth hat. He stands with his hands pressed together in front of him.
- Topic
- African American
- Composers (Musicians)
- Instrumentalists (Musicians)
- Jazz (Music)
- Photography
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of David D. Spitzer
- Object number
- 2012.164.83
- Restrictions & Rights
- © David D. Spitzer
- 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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Hamiet Bluiett, 1999
- Photograph by
- Spitzer, David D., American
- Subject of
- Bluiett, Hamiet, American, born 1940
- Medium
- silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (Image): 13 3/4 x 9 1/4 in. (35 x 23.5 cm)
- H x W (Sheet): 13 3/4 x 10 5/8 in. (35 x 27 cm)
- H x W (Matted): 20 x 16 in. (50.8 x 40.6 cm)
- Type
- gelatin silver prints
- portraits
- Place captured
- Toronto, Ontario, Canada, North and Central America
- Date
- ca. 1999
- Description
- A black-and-white photograph of jazz musician and composer Hamiett Bluiett playing baritone saxaphone at a performance in Toronto, Ontario. Bluiett is photographed from a low angle with the saxaphone held to his lips. He wears a patterned button up shirt and a wide brimmed straw hat.
- Topic
- African American
- Composers (Musicians)
- Instrumentalists (Musicians)
- Jazz (Music)
- Photography
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of David D. Spitzer
- Object number
- 2012.164.85
- Restrictions & Rights
- © David D. Spitzer
- 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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Pass for the 25th anniversary Edmonton Folk Festival used by Ira Tucker
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Subject of
- Tucker, Ira Sr., American, 1925 - 2008
- Dixie Hummingbirds, American, founded 1928
- Medium
- paper, plastic laminate, metal, nylon
- Dimensions
- H x W (festival pass): 3 x 4 in. (7.6 x 10.2 cm)
- L x W (lanyard): 18 1/2 x 1/2 in. (47 x 1.3 cm)
- Type
- passes (tickets)
- Place printed
- Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, North and Central America
- Date
- 2004
- Description
- A laminated blue paper pass that bears the 25th Anniversary logo of the Edmonton Folk Music Festival attached to a black nylon lanyard. The pass is embossed with the festival society's corporate seal. The cloth laynard is screen-printed with a representation of four cartoonish characters playing instruments, and the recurring messages "25TH ANNIVERSARY" and "EFMF 2004".
- Topic
- African American
- Folk (Music)
- Gospel (Music)
- Singers (Musicians)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from Ira Tucker, Jr. of the Dixie Hummingbirds
- Object number
- 2013.13.18
- 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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Cardboard meal box used by Seba Johnson in 1988 Winter Olympics
- Created by
- Canadian Olympic Committee, Canadian, founded 1907
- Used by
- Johnson, Seba, born 1973
- Medium
- ink on cardboard
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 3 1/4 x 11 1/4 x 7 3/4 in. (8.3 x 28.6 x 19.7 cm)
- Type
- boxes (containers)
- Place used
- Alberta, Canada, North and Central America
- Date
- 1988
- Description
- A white and green meal box received by Seba Johnson in the 1988 Winter Olympics. Text reading: [Go Meal] is printed on top of the box in English and French. The side of the box reads: [Calgary 1988 / Winter Olympic Games].
- Topic
- African American
- Olympics
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Seba Johnson and Suzy Johnson
- Object number
- 2011.163.10
- 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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Miniature U.S. Virgin Islands flag owned by Seba Johnson
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Owned by
- Johnson, Seba, born 1973
- Medium
- synthetic fiber, dye, plastic
- Dimensions
- H x W: 10 x 4 in. (25.4 x 10.2 cm)
- Type
- flags
- Place used
- Nakiska, Alberta, Canada, North and Central America
- Place depicted
- Virgin Islands of the United States, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1988
- Description
- U.S. Virgin Islands miniature flag. The flag has an eagle at center with an olive branch in its proper right talon and arrows in its proper left talon. The eagle's chest is a blue, red, and white shield. The letters [V] and [I] are on either side of the eagle. The flag is attached to a small black pole.
- Topic
- African American
- Olympics
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Seba Johnson and Suzy Johnson
- Object number
- 2011.163.12
- 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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U.S. Virgin Islands Olympic pin owned by Seba Johnson
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Owned by
- Johnson, Seba, born 1973
- Medium
- metal, enamel paint
- Dimensions
- H x W: 3/4 x 3/4 in. (1.9 x 1.9 cm)
- Place used
- Nakiska, Alberta, Canada, North and Central America
- Place depicted
- Virgin Islands of the United States, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1988
- Description
- U.S. Virgin Islands Winter Olympic Games decorative pin. The pin has a gold exterior and a blue ring with a white center. The letters around the edge of the circle reads: [Virgin Islands / Winter Games '88]. The center has a gold eagle in the middle with Olympic rings underneath.
- Topic
- African American
- Olympics
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Seba Johnson and Suzy Johnson
- Object number
- 2011.163.13
- 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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1988 Winter Olympics card owned by Seba Johnson
- Issued by
- Canadian Olympic Committee, Canadian, founded 1907
- Owned by
- Johnson, Seba, born 1973
- Medium
- plastic
- Dimensions
- H x W: 4 x 2 1/4 in. (10.2 x 5.7 cm)
- Type
- cards
- Place used
- Nakiska, Alberta, Canada, North and Central America
- Date
- 1988
- Description
- A white plastic card with the Calgary 1988 Winter Olympics logo. The top has black lettering that reads: [Calgary 1988 / Olympic Winter Games]. The bottom has black and red lettering that reads: [Calgary 1988 / Jeux Olympiques d'hiver / Feb. 13-28, 1988 / Calgary, Alberta, Canada]. The center has the red Calgary Olympic logo and the Olympic rings.
- Topic
- African American
- Olympics
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Seba Johnson and Suzy Johnson
- Object number
- 2011.163.14
- Restrictions & Rights
- Unknown - Restrictions Possible
- 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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Skis worn by Seba Johnson
- Manufactured by
- K2, Inc., American, founded 1961
- Salomon Group, French, founded 1947
- Used by
- Johnson, Seba, born 1973
- Medium
- metal, plastic, paint
- Dimensions
- H x W x D (Overall (a & b)): 74 × 15 × 6 in. (188 × 38.1 × 15.2 cm)
- H x W x D (a): 74 × 4 × 6 in. (188 × 10.2 × 15.2 cm)
- H x W x D (b): 74 × 4 × 6 in. (188 × 10.2 × 15.2 cm)
- Type
- snow skis
- Place used
- Nakiska, Alberta, Canada, North and Central America
- Date
- 1988
- Description
- Skis with bindings used by Seba Johnson in the 1988 Winter Olympics. Both the skis and bindings are white. The skis are K2 ELC Comp Giant Slalom with Salomon 747 équipe bindings.
- Topic
- African American
- Olympics
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Seba Johnson and Suzy Johnson
- Object number
- 2011.163.1ab
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Tools and Equipment-Sports and Recreational
- Exhibition
- Sports: Leveling the Playing Field
- On View
- NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 052
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Ski suit worn by Seba Johnson in 1988 Winter Olympics
- Manufactured by
- Bogner, German, founded 1932
- Worn by
- Johnson, Seba, born 1973
- Medium
- synthetic fiber, metal
- Dimensions
- H x W: 48 x 14 in. (121.9 x 35.6 cm)
- On Form: 52 1/2 x 22 x 16 in. (133.4 x 55.9 x 40.6 cm)
- Type
- ski suits
- sports uniforms
- Place used
- Nakiska, Alberta, Canada, North and Central America
- Place depicted
- Virgin Islands of the United States, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- ca. 1988
- Description
- Racing suit worn by Seba Johnson in the 1988 Winter Olympics Giant Slalom event. The suit is white with purple, yellow and green designs. A white zipper runs down the center of the suit, from the neckline to the waist. A Virgin Islands patch is located on the left shoulder. [Virgin Islands] is printed on the side of the right leg.
- Topic
- African American
- Clothing and dress
- Olympics
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Seba Johnson and Suzy Johnson
- Object number
- 2011.163.2
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Clothing-Historical
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Ski helmet worn by Seba Johnson
- Manufactured by
- Carrera, Italian, founded 1956
- Worn by
- Johnson, Seba, born 1973
- Medium
- plastic, cloth, metal, foam
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 7 1/4 x 6 1/4 x 8 1/2 in. (18.4 x 15.9 x 21.6 cm)
- Type
- helmets
- sports uniforms
- Place used
- Nakiska, Alberta, Canada, North and Central America
- Date
- 1988
- Description
- A Carrera helmet worn by Seba Johnson in the Winter Olympics in 1988 and possibly 1992. The yellow ski helmet has a black stripe design and a black nylon chin strap with chin guard composed of black plastic and gray foam. At the center of the front of the helmet there is a navy blue, gold, and white sticker on the front reads: [Virgin Islands / Olympic Team]. At the center of the sticker there is a gold eagle withe the Olympic rings below.
- Topic
- African American
- Clothing and dress
- Olympics
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Seba Johnson and Suzy Johnson
- Object number
- 2011.163.4
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Clothing-Historical
- Tools and Equipment-Sports and Recreational
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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1988 Winter Olympics candle held by Seba Johnson
- Created by
- Canadian Olympic Committee, Canadian, founded 1907
- Used by
- Johnson, Seba, born 1973
- Medium
- wax, plastic, string
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 9 3/4 x 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 in. (24.8 x 6.4 x 6.4 cm)
- Type
- candles
- Place used
- Calgary, Alberta, Canada, North and Central America
- Date
- 1988
- Description
- A torch carried by Seba Johnson in the 1988 Winter Olympics. The torch consists of a white wax candle inside red plastic cup. The cup has white print that reads: [Calgary 1988 / Winter Olympic Games] in English and French. The text surrounds a snowflake design above the Olympic rings. The wax candle is broken toward the base.
- Topic
- African American
- Olympics
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Seba Johnson and Suzy Johnson
- Object number
- 2011.163.9
- Restrictions & Rights
- Unknown - Restrictions Possible
- 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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Ski results for Seba Johnson
- Created by
- International Olympic Committee, Swiss, founded 1894
- International Ski Federation
- Subject of
- Johnson, Seba, born 1973
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 11 x 8 1/2 in. (27.9 x 21.6 cm)
- Type
- documents
- Place depicted
- Nakiska, Alberta, Canada, North and Central America
- Steamboat Springs, Routt County, Colorado, United States, North and Central America
- Albertville, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, Europe
- Calgary, Alberta, Canada, North and Central America
- Vail, Eagle County, Colorado, United States, North and Central America
- Méribel, Méribel-les-Allues, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, Europe
- Saalbach-Hinterglemm, Saalbach, Salzburg, Austria, Europe
- Date
- 1988
- Description
- A folder of ten documents that provide official ski results for Seba Johnson.
- 2011.163.1: A yellow paper envelope.
- 2011.163.2: A packet of green and white papers that show the official results of the Calgary 1988 Winter Olympics Women's Super G. The packet consists of three pages, two green and one white.
- 2011.163.3: A packet of green papers (2) with the official results for the 1989 FIS Alpine World Ski Championships Women's Super G.
- 2011.163.4: A packet of pink papers (2) with the official results for the 1989 FIS Alpine World Ski Championships Women's Giant Slalom.
- 2011.163.5: A packet of yellow papers (3) with the official results for the 1989 Ski Town Classic Women's Downhill.
- 2011.163.6: A packet of white papers (3) with the official results for the 1991 FIS Alpine World Ski Championships Women's Super G.
- 2011.163.7: A packet of white papers (4) with the official results for the 1991 FIS Alpine World Ski Championships Women's Giant Slalom.
- 2011.163.8: A packet of pink papers (3) with the official results for the 1992 Albertville Winter Olympics Women's Giant Slalom.
- 2011.163.9: A packet of pink papers (2) with the official results for the 1988 Calgary Winter Olympics Women's Giant Slalom.
- 2011.163.10: A packet of white papers (7) with the official results for the 1992 Albertville Winter Olympics Women's Giant Slalom.
- 2011.163.11: A packet of white papers (3) with the official results for the 1992 Albertville Winter Olympics Women's Slalom.
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Seba Johnson and Suzy Johnson
- Object number
- 2011.163.11.1-11
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Duffel bag used by Seba Johnson in the 1988 Winter Olympics
- Manufactured by
- Unidentified
- Used by
- Johnson, Seba, born 1973
- Medium
- synthetic fiber, metal
- Dimensions
- L x W: 29 × 17 in. (73.7 × 43.2 cm)
- Type
- duffel bags
- Place used
- Nakiska, Alberta, Canada, North and Central America
- Place depicted
- Virgin Islands of the United States, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1988
- Description
- Athletic bag carried by Seba Johnson in the 1988 Winter Olympics. The bag is blue with yellow straps and yellow lettering. The lettering reads: [1988 Olympic Winter Games / U.S. Virgin Islands Team / Seba Johnson].
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Seba Johnson and Suzy Johnson
- Object number
- 2011.163.15
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Tools and Equipment-Sports and Recreational
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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ID and meal ticket used by Seba Johnson in the 1988 Winter Olympics
- Created by
- Canadian Olympic Committee, Canadian, founded 1907
- Subject of
- Johnson, Seba, born 1973
- Medium
- ink on paper, plastic
- Dimensions
- H x W: 6 x 4 1/4 in. (15.2 x 10.8 cm)
- Type
- identity cards
- Place used
- Calgary, Alberta, Canada, North and Central America
- Date
- 1988
- Description
- ID and meal ticket used by Seba Johnson in the 1988 Winter Olympics. The ID features Johnson's photograph, name, country, and status [Athlete]. Both the ID and meal ticket have the Calgary Olympic Games logo and the Olympic rings.
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Seba Johnson and Suzy Johnson
- Object number
- 2011.163.16
- Restrictions & Rights
- Unknown - Restrictions Possible
- 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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Photograph of five performing showgirls
- Photograph by
- Unidentified
- Subject of
- Cathrell, Laura, 1915 - 1999
- Unidentified Woman or Women
- Unidentified Man or Men
- Café St-Michel, Canadian
- Medium
- silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (Image): 7 11/16 × 9 5/8 in. (19.5 × 24.5 cm)
- H x W (Sheet): 8 1/16 × 10 in. (20.5 × 25.4 cm)
- Type
- gelatin silver prints
- portraits
- Place captured
- Montreal, Quebec, Canada, North and Central America
- Date
- early 20th-mid 20th century
- Description
- A silver gelatin print depicting a black-and-white image of five (5) performing showgirls. Each is depicted in a slightly different dance pose, caught mid-routine. The women are wearing identical costumes with short, medium-toned skirts and white bodices with beaded embellishments that decorate the front of the bodice. They each wear halo-style headdresses with sweetheart shaped front brims, decorated with feather plumes and beaded embellishments on the brim. Each dancer also wears arm-length fingerless gloves, also detailed with beading. The five (5) women dance in the foreground and mid-ground with musicians behind bandstands and audience members behind the dancers in the background. Laura Cathrell is the dancer in the right foreground. A painted wall mural in the far background depicts five (5) dancing women and one (1) kneeling man. Painted on a ceiling beam in the upper left corner of the image is block text that reads, [ST-MICHEL], followed by an octave clef, an eighth note, a sixteenth note, and a thirty-second note to the right of the text. There are no inscriptions on the front or back of the photograph.
- Topic
- African American
- Dance
- Jazz (Music)
- Nightlife
- Photography
- Theatre
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2013.46.25.61
- Restrictions & Rights
- Unknown - Restrictions Possible
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Collection title
- The Laura Cathrell Show-Down Magazine Collection
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- On View
- NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Second Floor, 2 050
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Ski boots worn by Seba Johnson
- Manufactured by
- Raichle, Swiss, 1909 - 1999
- Worn by
- Johnson, Seba, born 1973
- Medium
- plastic, cloth, metal
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 12 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 11 in. (31.8 x 11.4 x 27.9 cm)
- Type
- ski boots
- Place used
- Nakiska, Alberta, Canada, North and Central America
- Date
- ca. 1988
- Description
- Two ski boots worn by Seba Johnson in the 1988 and/or 1992 Winter Olympics. The boots are yellow and black plastic with yellow plastic and metal clasps. The interior are made of synthetic fabric.
- Topic
- African American
- Clothing and dress
- Olympics
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Seba Johnson and Suzy Johnson
- Object number
- 2011.163.8ab
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Clothing-Historical
- Tools and Equipment-Sports and Recreational
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Canadian National Exhibition Athletic Day medal
- Manufactured by
- Birks Group, Canadian, founded 1879
- Issued by
- Canadian National Exhibition, Canadian, founded 1846
- Received by
- Peacock, Eulace, American, 1914 - 1996
- Medium
- enamel on sterling silver with metal , silk, dye and thread
- Dimensions
- H x W x D (overall): 4 × 1 7/16 × 1/4 in. (10.2 × 3.7 × 0.6 cm)
- H x W x D (pin): 5/16 × 1 7/16 × 1/4 in. (0.8 × 3.6 × 0.6 cm)
- H x W x D (ribbon): 1 1/2 × 1 3/8 × 3/16 in. (3.8 × 3.5 × 0.4 cm)
- H x W x D (medal): 2 5/16 × 1 5/16 × 1/8 in. (5.8 × 3.4 × 0.3 cm)
- Type
- pins (fasteners)
- medals
- Place made
- Montreal, Quebec, Canada, North and Central America
- Place used
- Toronto, Ontario, Canada, North and Central America
- Date
- 1939
- Description
- Canadian National Exhibition Athletic Day second place medal for the 1 Mile Relay event awarded to Eulace Peacock in 1939. The medal consists of a silver toned pin holding a red, white, and blue striped ribbon attached to a medal. The pin has a “C” clasp closure on the back and a bar that holds the ribbon. The ribbons are crimped to the front of the bar at each corner. Attached to the bottom of the ribbon is a silver medal held in place with two (2) jump rings. The medal is hexagonal shaped, scalloped and stepped at the top and bottom, and has a round jump ring threaded through the bezel that is attached to the jump ring hanging from the bottom of the ribbon. In the center of the obverse of the medal is a full length, relief depiction of a goddess. Her body is facing forward and her head is turned towards the left edge of the medal. Her proper right arm is extended and she is holding a laurel wreath. Behind her is a large Canadian flag, enameled in blue and red. Relief text above the figure reads, [CANADIAN NATIONAL EXHIBITION]. To the left of the figure’s legs is the relief text [ATHLETIC DAY]. Below the figure is the relief depiction of a maple leaf with a spray of leaves extending from the left edge, and five-pointed stars extending from the right. A small arch is depicted to the right of the figure. At the top of the medal is an oval with the text [1939] in blue enamel. At the bottom on the medal is a blue enameled triangle with the letters [CNE] inlayed in silver. The reverse of the medal is engraved with text that reads, [2ND / 1 MILE RELAY]. Along the bottom edge is a stamped maker’s mark for Birks Ellis that reads [BIRKS ELLIS / STERLING / H[?]].
- Topic
- African American
- Athletes
- Track and field
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2014.63.105.1.29
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Maple Leaf Games medal awarded to Eulace Peacock
- Manufactured by
- Birks Group, Canadian, founded 1879
- Issued by
- Achilles Club of Toronto, Canadian
- Received by
- Peacock, Eulace, American, 1914 - 1996
- Subject of
- Maple Leaf Gardens, Canadian, founded 1931
- Smythe, Conn, Canadian, 1895 - 1980
- Medium
- metal with silk, dye, thread and enamel
- Dimensions
- H x W x D (overall): 1 15/16 × 1 1/4 × 1/4 in. (4.9 × 3.2 × 0.6 cm)
- H x W x D (medal): 1 1/2 × 1 3/16 × 1/16 in. (3.8 × 3 × 0.2 cm)
- Type
- pins (fasteners)
- medals
- Place used
- Toronto, Ontario, Canada, North and Central America
- Place made
- Montreal, Quebec, Canada, North and Central America
- Date
- March 22, 1935
- Description
- A Maple Leaf Games medal awarded to Eulace Peacock on March 22, 1935. The gold toned medal is maple leaf shaped, and is hanging from a bar by two (2) short chains. The year of the event is printed in relief text on the bar, [19] and [35]. The year is divided by a white enamel winged foot with a green enamel [A] over the foot. On the obverse of the medal is relief text that reads [MAPLE LEAF GAMES / TORONTO / MARCH 22ND. / ACHILLES CLUB / OF TORONTO]. Above the text is a small, white, round stone set near the top of the leaf. The reverse of the medal, near the bottom edge, is a stamped maker’s mark for Birks Ellis that reads [BIRKS ELLIS], below a three leaf mark insignia.
- Topic
- African American
- Athletes
- Track and field
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2014.63.105.1.46
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Awards and Medals
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture