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Corona panel designed for NMAAHC (Type A: 65% opacity)
- Designed by
- Freelon Adjaye Bond/SmithGroup, American, founded 2008
- Adjaye, David, British, born 1966
- Bond, J. Max Jr., American, 1935 - 2009
- Freelon, Philip G., American, 1953 - 2019
- SmithGroupJJR, American, founded 1853
- Manufactured by
- Peerless Pattern Works, Inc., founded 1923
- Morel Industries, founded 1917
- Dura Industries, American, ca. 1985
- Northstar Contracting, Inc., American
- Date
- ca. 2013
- Medium
- cast aluminum coated with vinyl paint
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 63 × 41 1/4 × 1 1/2 in. (160 × 104.8 × 3.8 cm)
- Description
- An openwork cast aluminum panel of the type used to fabricate the cladding that covers the exterior of the National Museum of African American History and Culture, located on the National Mall in Washington, DC. The panel's bronze color is the final finish, and is the same as the color of the panels installed on the NMAAHC building. Panels were constructed in differing levels of opacity or thickness, in order to regulate the amount of light that enters the building. Panels with varying levels of opacity are used on each side of the building. This panel is the Type A design, with an opacity or density of 65% (35% open). The panel sometimes is referred to as a "corona panel," because these panels encapsulate the stacked upper levels of the building's design, referred to as the "corona" levels by the architects. The stacked shape of the building itself was designed to relfect the stacked top portions of Yoruba carved wood columns by Olowe of Ise found on traditional buildings in Nigeria. This top portion is known as a "capital" in architectural vocabulary, and the architects also use the words "crown" and "corona" to refer to the design inspiration they gained from this top portion of Yoruba column. This panel was fabricated at the same time as the panels installed on the building.
- Place collected
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Buildings and Structures
- Type
- facades
- Topic
- African diaspora
- Architecture
- Design
- Local and regional
- Ornamentation
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2016.41.1
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Resurrection City: Untitled
- Photograph by
- Freedman, Jill, American, born 1939
- Subject of
- Poor People's Campaign, American, 1967 - 1968
- Unidentified Man or Men
- Date
- 1968; printed September 2017
- Medium
- silver and photographic gelatin and photographic paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (Image): 12 15/16 × 8 11/16 in. (32.9 × 22 cm)
- H x W (Sheet): 14 × 10 7/8 in. (35.5 × 27.7 cm)
- Description
- A silver gelatin print depicting a black-and-white image of police officers with helmets and batons ushering a man onto a bus. A row of busses is visible along the left side of the image. People's arms and hands are protruding through some of the metal studded bus windows. A pile of personal belongings, including bags and clothing, sits next to the door to the bus. In the background, people hold their arms out of the windows. The print is signed on the back in graphite [Jill Freedman].
- Place depicted
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Portfolio/Series
- Resurrection City
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Movement
- African American - Latinx Solidarity
- Poor People's Campaign
- Type
- gelatin silver prints
- Topic
- Activism
- Local and regional
- Politics
- Poverty
- U.S. History, 1961-1969
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2017.81.16
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Jill Freedman
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Menu from the Florida Avenue Grill restaurant
- Manufactured by
- Unidentified
- Used by
- Florida Avenue Grill, founded 1944
- Date
- late 20th-early 21st century
- Medium
- printing ink on paper, laminates
- Dimensions
- H x W x D (closed): 11 5/8 × 8 11/16 × 1/8 in. (29.5 × 22 × 0.3 cm)
- H x W (open): 11 3/4 × 17 1/4 in. (29.8 × 43.8 cm)
- Description
- A menu from the Florida Avenue Grill restaurant in Washington, DC. The menu is made from two (2) printed sheets of paper laminated and folded down the middle to make a bi-fold shape. The front cover features a text box with: "Specializing in / Southern Style Food / Florida Avenue / ...Grill... / since 1944" at center, followed by the restaurant's address and telephone number. The inside of the menu has a banner across the top that reads "Menu" in the upper left corner, with illustrations continuing across the top of various foods and chefs with pots. Breakfast foods are listed on the inside left of the menu, and dinner, seafood, desserts and beverages are listed on the inside right. The back cover lists sandwiches and house specialties.
- Place used
- 1100 Florida Avenue NW, Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Type
- menus
- Topic
- Business
- Cooking and dining
- Foodways
- Local and regional
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Imar and Tasha Hutchins, Florida Avenue Grill
- Object number
- 2016.114.4
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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The Silver Star Citation issued for First Lieutenant John E. Warren, Jr.
- Created by
- Bureau of Engraving and Printing, American, founded 1862
- Issued by
- United States Army, American, founded 1775
- Received by
- Warren, John Earl Jr., American, 1946 - 1969
- Signed by
- Resor, Stanley R., American, 1917 - 2012
- Wickham, Kenneth G., American, 1913 - 2004
- Date
- March 17 1969
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 10 × 12 in. (25.4 × 30.5 cm)
- Description
- The Silver Star citation issued for First Lieutenant John E. Warren, Jr. The citation is on white paper with black printed type. The top has a color image of the Silver Star with its' red, white, and blue ribbon. In large block print below the image, the text reads [THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA]. In smaller type, the text continues, [TO ALL WHO SHALL SEE THESE PRESENTS GREETING: / THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT / THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / AUTHORIZED BY ACT OF CONGRESS JULY 9, 1918 / HAS AWARDED]. Below, in larger type again, [THE SILVER STAR/ ... / FOR / GALENTRY IN ACTION]. In the center of the two lines, lists Warren's name and rank. On the bottom of the citation are the signatures of [Kenneth G. Wickham / MAJOR GENERAL, USA / THE ADJUTANT GENERAL] on the left, and [Stanley R. Resor / SECRETARY OF THE ARMY] on the right. In the center is the seal of the Department the Army in gold. The stamp reads, in a circle around the central emblem, [UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / WAR OFFICE. In the center, the banner above the flags and swords state, [THIS WILL DEFEND], and below, [MDCCLCCVIII]. Underneath in smaller type is a maker’s mark, [BUREAU OF ENGRAVING AND PRINTING, LITHG.] An image of a star is in all four corners. An image of a star is in all four corners of the citation.
- Place made
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Awards and Medals
- Type
- medals
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Gloria Warren-Baskin, sister of Lt. John E. Warren, Jr.
- Object number
- 2017.112.2.2
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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An Outline of Resurrection City as Used
- Written by
- Wiebenson, John Jacob, American, died 2003
- Subject of
- Poor People's Campaign, American, 1967 - 1968
- Date
- 1968
- Medium
- ink on paper (fiber product)
- Dimensions
- H x W: 11 × 8 1/2 in. (27.9 × 21.6 cm)
- Description
- A manuscript of a work, "An Outline of Resurrection City as Used," heavily notated with fiber-tip pen, blue colored pencil, and graphite pencil. The pages are single-sided with typed black ink. The work begins with three unnumbered pages followed by pages numbered 2 through 22, for a total of 25 pages. The second page, unnumbered, features a diagram of Resurrection City on the National Mall. An example of a handwritten note on the object appears on Page 2 in the left margin adjacent to underlined type and reads [WHAT DOES / THIS IMPLY / ABOUT SUCCESS OR / FAILURE OF / R. CITY?]. Handwritten comments appear in at least three separate hands: one in orange pen and occasionally in graphite, one exclusively in graphite, and one in blue colored pencil. Page 4 features an organizational chart of Resurrection City. The front cover has light damage at the corners, and pages are creased at the corners from handling.
- Transcription Center Status
- Transcribed by digital volunteers
- Place depicted
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials
- Movement
- African American - Latinx Solidarity
- Poor People's Campaign
- Type
- manuscripts for publication
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Abigail Wiebenson & sons, John, Derek & Sam in honor of John Wiebenson
- Object number
- 2017.76.2
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Resurrection City: Untitled
- Photograph by
- Freedman, Jill, American, born 1939
- Subject of
- Poor People's Campaign, American, 1967 - 1968
- Unidentified Man or Men
- Date
- 1968; printed September 2017
- Medium
- silver and photographic gelatin and photographic paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (Image): 8 5/8 × 12 15/16 in. (21.9 × 32.8 cm)
- H x W (Sheet): 10 7/8 × 14 in. (27.7 × 35.5 cm)
- Description
- A silver gelatin print depicting a black-and-white image of four uniformed police officers sitting in folding chairs while a fifth stands holding a sign for the Jewish Community Council of Greater Washington. The officers, all men, appear smiling amid a large number of empty folding chairs. The print is signed on the back in graphite [Jill Freedman].
- Place depicted
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Portfolio/Series
- Resurrection City
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Movement
- African American - Latinx Solidarity
- Poor People's Campaign
- Type
- gelatin silver prints
- Topic
- Activism
- Local and regional
- Politics
- Poverty
- Religion
- U.S. History, 1961-1969
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2017.81.2
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Jill Freedman
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Resurrection City: Untitled
- Photograph by
- Freedman, Jill, American, born 1939
- Subject of
- Poor People's Campaign, American, 1967 - 1968
- Date
- 1968; printed September 2017
- Medium
- silver and photographic gelatin and photographic paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (Image): 8 5/8 × 12 15/16 in. (21.9 × 32.9 cm)
- H x W (Sheet): 10 7/8 × 14 in. (27.7 × 35.5 cm)
- Description
- A silver gelatin print depicting a black-and-white image of a plywood panel mural in Resurrection City. The mural displays slogans, quotes, and art as painted by activists in Resurrection City. The mural is comprised of twelve painted plywood panels installed together, four panels horizontally across the top and eight panels installed vertically on the bottom, to form a thirty-two foot long wall. The wall appears to be part of a structure, with an overhanging roof at the top. The wall and structure is pictured center frame, with dirt and a wooden walkway in the foreground and tent-like structures and trees in the background. Painted text at the top of the mural reads [Hunger's Wall: Tell It Like It Is]. Other prominent slogans include [CUBA LIBRE], [LATINOS UNIDOS PARA SIEMPRE], [Blackness for Blacks!!!], [CHICANO POWER], and [Sisters of Watts for Human Dignity]. The print is signed on the back in graphite [Jill Freedman].
- Place depicted
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Portfolio/Series
- Resurrection City
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Movement
- African American - Latinx Solidarity
- Poor People's Campaign
- Type
- gelatin silver prints
- Topic
- Activism
- Local and regional
- Politics
- Poverty
- U.S. History, 1961-1969
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2017.81.9
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Jill Freedman
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Poster from Women's March on Washington with “Refugees welcome”
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Subject of
- Women's March, American, founded 2017
- Date
- 2017
- Medium
- paint and graphite on Fome-Cor (TM)
- Dimensions
- H x W: 14 1/16 × 21 3/4 in. (35.7 × 55.3 cm)
- Description
- Handwritten poster from the 2017 Women’s March on Washington. The white poster has painted text which reads [REFUGEES [blue] / WELCOME [red]]. The other side has a red background with black hand-painted text [I’M NOT GIVING / UP AND / NEITHER SHOULD YOU!].
- Place used
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
- Type
- posters
- Topic
- Activism
- Feminism
- Humanitarianism
- Immigration
- International affairs
- Local and regional
- Politics
- Resistance
- Women
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2017.85.15
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Sign from Women's March on Washington with Martin Luther King Jr. quote
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Subject of
- Dr. King, Martin Luther Jr., American, 1929 - 1968
- Women's March, American, founded 2017
- Date
- 2017
- Medium
- markers, ink, tape on Fome-Cor (TM)
- Dimensions
- H x W: 11 × 29 1/8 in. (28 × 74 cm)
- Description
- Handwritten poster from the 2017 March on Washington. The white poster has purple text which reads [We need leaders not in love with, / money but in love with justice / Not in love with publicity but / IN LOVE WITH HUMANITY. – Martin / Luther / King Jr. [smaller]]. The poster has a blue and green tape border with metallic detailing. The reverse has a repeating back print for United Industries.
- Place used
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
- Type
- posters
- Topic
- Activism
- Feminism
- Local and regional
- Politics
- Resistance
- Women
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2017.85.20
- Restrictions & Rights
- Unknown - Restrictions Possible
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Ministers' March
- Photograph by
- Jones, Laura, Canadian
- Subject of
- Rev. Abernathy, Ralph David, American, 1926 - 1990
- Thom, Mel, born 1938
- Poor People's Campaign, American, 1967 - 1968
- Date
- 1968
- Medium
- digital
- Dimensions
- H x W: 4988 pixels × 7559 pixels (4988 × 7559 cm)
- Description
- A black and white digital image of a crowd marching.
- Ralph Abernathy and Mel Thom march with a crowd. The Washington Monument is in the background. The person on the far proper right side is wearing sunglasses, a white collared shirt, and a coat. They're holding hands with a priest. The priest is wearing a black short sleeve shirt and pants, a white religious collar, a chain with a crucifix, and a pinback button. His mouth is open and his proper left arm is bent. He is wearing a watch and a ring. His left arm is linked with Mel Thom, the man next to him. The man is wearing a plaid button down shirt and pants. He is wearing a bracelet on his proper left wrist. His left arm is linked with the right arm of Reverend Ralph D. Abernathy. Rev. Abernathy is wearing a short sleeve collared button down with vertical stripes, pants, and a jacket tied around his waist. He has a mustache and is holding sheets of paper in his hands. He is w earing a ring on his proper left hand. There is a woman on his proper left side. She is wearing a plaid button down dress with a belt, a brimmed hat, and several pinback buttons. She is holding onto Rev. Abernathy with her right hand and her proper left hand is across her stomach. The woman on her proper left side is linking arms with her. The woman is wearing a sweater, a pleated skirt, earrings, a necklace with a peace sign, and a pinback button. She has a white towel draped over her proper left shoulder.
- Many of the people have their mouths open and they appear to be chanting something during their march.
- Place depicted
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Movement
- African American - Latinx Solidarity
- Poor People's Campaign
- Type
- digital images
- digital media - born analog
- Topic
- Activism
- Civil rights
- Justice
- Local and regional
- Politics
- Poverty
- Religion
- U.S. History, 1961-1969
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Laura Jones
- Object number
- 2017.90.5
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Laura Jones
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Leather hat owned by Jim Vance
- Manufactured by
- Henschel Hat Co., American, founded 1947
- Owned by
- Jim Vance, American, 1942 - 2017
- Date
- late 20th century
- Medium
- leather, polyester
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 3 1/8 × 9 1/16 × 8 1/16 in. (8 × 23 × 20.5 cm)
- Description
- A leather newsboy style cap owned by Jim Vance. The hat is brown with a black satin interior and a fabric sweatband. Attached to the sweatband at the back of the hat are two tags. The top tag is black with gold text and a logo for Henschel Hat Co. The tag reads “HENSCHEL HAT CO. / HH / S/M.” The bottom tag is white with black text that reads "100% Genuine Leather / Lining: 100% polyester."
- Place made
- Saint Charles, Saint Charles County, Missouri, United States, North and Central America
- Place used
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Clothing-Historical
- Type
- hats
- Topic
- Clothing and dress
- Journalism
- Local and regional
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Estate of James H. Vance, III
- Object number
- 2018.107.16
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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The Holy Bible
- Published by
- Broadman Press, American
- Owned by
- Jim Vance, American, 1942 - 2017
- Date
- 1999
- Medium
- ink paper (fiber product)
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 8 1/4 × 5 7/8 × 1 3/8 in. (21 × 15 × 3.5 cm)
- Description
- A bible owned by Jim Vance. The bible’s cover is blue with silver text at top that reads “Holy Bible.” The front free endpaper is inscribed in blue ink in a preprinted “PRESENTED TO” section. The inscription reads [Jim Vance / by The Windles in W.Va. / "Seek ye first the / kingdom of God" / April 20, 1999]. The bible has a blue fabric bookmark attached to the spine.
- Place used
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials-Published Works
- Type
- books
- Topic
- Journalism
- Local and regional
- Religion
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Estate of James H. Vance, III
- Object number
- 2018.107.21
- Restrictions & Rights
- © 1982 Holman Bible Publishers. Permission required for use.
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Transcript of a speech given by Michelle Obama in 2012 owned by Jim Vance
- Printed by
- Unidentified
- Distributed by
- Obama for America, American, founded 2007
- Owned by
- Jim Vance, American, 1942 - 2017
- Subject of
- First Lady Michelle Obama, American, born 1964
- President Barack Obama, American, born 1961
- 2012 Democratic National Convention, American, 2012 - 2012
- Date
- Septemebr 4, 2012
- Medium
- ink on paper (fiber product)
- Dimensions
- H x W: 11 × 8 1/2 in. (27.9 × 21.6 cm)
- Description
- A three paged double-sided transcript of First Lady Michelle Obama’s 2012 Democratic National Convention speech. Printed on the top of the first page is “EMBARGOEN UNTIL DELIVERY / FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, September 4, 2012 / CONTACT: Obama for America Press 9312)-985-1198 / EMBARGOED UNTIL DELIVERY / REMARKS AS PREPARED FOR DELIVERY BY FIRST LADY MICHELLE OBAMA / CHARLOTTE, NC – Below are the prepared remarks of the First Lady Michelle Obama for the 2012 / Democratic National Convention, embargoed for release upon delivery:.” A header printed on the top of each page also reads “EMBARGOED UNTIL DELIVERY.” A portion of the speech is inside handwritten brackets.
- Place used
- Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States, North and Central America
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Type
- transcripts
- Topic
- Communication
- Journalism
- Local and regional
- Mass media
- Politics
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Estate of James H. Vance, III
- Object number
- 2018.107.4
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Michelle Obama. Permission required for use.
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Wedding Invitation Suite: Maroon invitation envelope
- Designed by
- Williams, Hadiya, American, born 1978
- Subject of
- Lewis, Shantrelle P., American, born 1978
- Lawson, Tony Oluwatoyin, born 1978
- Date
- 2016
- Medium
- paper with ink and adhesive
- Dimensions
- L x W: 9 1/2 × 4 1/8 in. (24.2 × 10.5 cm)
- Description
- Maroon envelope that held gold sleeve [2018.30.1g] and wedding invitation [2018.30.1e] designed by Hadiya Williams for the wedding of Shantrelle Lewis and Oluwatoyin Lawson. On the back rectangular flap is a circular, gold ink stamp. The inner circle has a large central letter [Z], with the date surrounding, [11/19/ 20/16]. The lining of the envelope is white with a gold basket weave pattern.
- Place made
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Cultural Place
- New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, North and Central America
- Nigeria, West Africa, Africa
- Africa
- Classification
- Decorative Arts, Craft, and Design
- Type
- envelopes
- Topic
- Africa
- African diaspora
- Communities
- Families
- Film
- Graphic design
- Identity
- Marriage customs and rites
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Hadiya Williams
- Object number
- 2018.30.1f
- Restrictions & Rights
- © 2016 Hadiya Williams
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A-line knit dress with crochet cap sleeve by Gene Bailey
- Designed by
- Bailey, Gene, American, 1945 - 1995
- Date
- 1970-1995
- Medium
- synthetic fiber
- Dimensions
- H x W: 44 × 20 7/8 in. (111.8 × 53 cm)
- Description
- This is a red A-line knit dress with crocheted cap sleeves. It has a V-neckline edged in crochet with small red knots at regular intervals. The sleeves are cap sleeves made in an open loop crochet pattern. The dress is mid-calf length, with a wide flaring A-line skirt. There is a white fabric tag attached to the inside of the back of the neck. It has black text that reads "GENE BAILEY."
- Place collected
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Collection title
- Gene Bailey Archive and Knitwear Collection
- Classification
- Clothing-Fashion
- Type
- dresses by form
- Topic
- Clothing and dress
- Fashion
- Fashion design
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Omega C. Logan Silva, MD, MACP
- Object number
- A2018.88.1.7
- Restrictions & Rights
- Unknown - Restrictions Possible
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Stockpot used to cook collard greens at the Florida Avenue Grill
- Manufactured by
- Unidentified
- Used by
- Florida Avenue Grill, founded 1944
- Date
- mid 20th-late 20th century
- On ViewCulture/Fourth Floor, 4 050
- Exhibition
- Cultural Expressions
- Medium
- metal
- Dimensions
- H x diameter: 12 × 11 in. (30.5 cm)
- Description
- A large metal stockpot with handles, used to cook collard greens at the Florida Avenue Grill restaurant in Washington, DC. The pot is cylindrical with a rolled lip. Two (2) handles are bolted into the sides of the pot below the top rim. Most of the exterior surface is charred and blackened from use.
- Place used
- 1100 Florida Ave NW, Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Tools and Equipment-Culinary
- Type
- stockpots
- Topic
- Business
- Cooking and dining
- Foodways
- Local and regional
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Imar and Tasha Hutchins, Florida Avenue Grill
- Object number
- 2016.114.6
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Cummerbund worn by Eugene Allen
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Worn by
- Allen, Eugene, American, 1919 - 2010
- Date
- 1981
- Medium
- satin, synthetic fiber, metal
- Dimensions
- H x W: 4 7/8 × 36 in. (12.4 × 91.4 cm)
- Description
- Cummerbund from a White House butler uniform worn by Eugene Allen. The wide black satin center has upward-facing pleats in the ‘crumb catcher’ style. The black elastic waistband has metal clasps and a white tag, which reads [S & M]. The interior of the clasp has a manufacturer's name [ORMOND N.Y.C.] and the date, 1981.
- Place used
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Place made
- New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Clothing-Historical
- Type
- cummerbunds
- tuxedoes
- Topic
- Business
- Clothing and dress
- Government
- Labor
- Local and regional
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Charles E. Allen in memory of Eugene Allen & Helene Allen
- Object number
- 2018.5.1.7
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Cinch-hip dress with blouson top and peasant neckline by Gene Bailey
- Designed by
- Bailey, Gene, American, 1945 - 1995
- Date
- 1970-1995
- Medium
- synthetic fiber
- Dimensions
- H x W: 49 1/4 × 19 11/16 in. (125.1 × 50 cm)
- Description
- This is a pink knit cinch-hip dress with a blouson top and peasant neckline. The dress top has a gathered neckline with a matching pink drawstring threaded through the gathers. There is a small V-shaped opening at the front of the neckline where the drawstring is tied into a bow. The top has blouson sleeves gathered at the neckline and the cuff. The cuffs are striped in blue and pink rings around the wrist. The same blue and pink stripes run horizontally around the waist, which consists of a wide band of elasticized knit. This cinched-in waist causes the top of the dress to blouse outward over the waistband. The striped waistband transitions into a calf-length A-line skirt with multiple gathers at the waist. Scattered at intervals across the pink skirt are clusters of stylized blue mushrooms.
- Place collected
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Collection title
- Gene Bailey Archive and Knitwear Collection
- Classification
- Clothing-Fashion
- Type
- dresses
- Topic
- Clothing and dress
- Fashion
- Fashion design
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Omega C. Logan Silva, MD, MACP
- Object number
- A2018.88.1.2
- Restrictions & Rights
- Unknown - Restrictions Possible
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Offering Life
- Created by
- Catlett, Elizabeth, Mexican, 1915 - 2012
- Date
- 2003
- Medium
- bronze
- Dimensions
- Overall with Weight: 56 × 22 × 23 in., 460 lb. (142.2 × 55.9 × 58.4 cm, 208.7 kg)
- Caption
- This sculpture by Elizabeth Catlett, Offering Life, was commissioned by the CarrAmerica Realty Corp. for Terrell Place, an office building in Washington, DC. The building was located on the site of the former Hecht’s Department Store. When the building was renovated in 2004, it was renamed Terrell Place, in commemoration of Mary Church Terrell’s leadership role in the fight to desegregate the store and other public buildings in Washington, D.C. Two other sculptures, Offering Education and Rejecting Injustice were also commissioned from Catlett for the space. The impetus behind the commission was to have artwork in the building’s public space that reflected its history as it intersected with the struggle for equality and civil rights. Each of the three bronze sculptures reflect Catlett’s long-standing interest in African American dignity, struggle, motherhood, and uplift. They all embody her slightly abstracted signature figural style.
- Description
- This large bronze sculpture is in the slightly abstract form of a seated woman holding a child upon her lap. The figure is seated upright with the child upright on her lap. Her right hand holds the child's waist and her left hand rests on her thigh. Her knees and feet are slightly apart and placed squarely on the ground. She gazes straight ahead.
- Place used
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Visual Arts
- Type
- bronzes
- sculptures
- Topic
- Art
- Motherhood
- Women
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from the Unit Owners Association of the Offices at Terrell Place, a Condominium. Beacon Partners, LLC and AARP
- Object number
- 2016.88.2
- Restrictions & Rights
- © 2020 Catlett Mora Family Trust/Licensed by VAGA at Artists Rights Society (ARS), NY. Permission required for use.
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Fedora owned by Jim Vance
- Manufactured by
- Churchill, Ltd.
- Owned by
- Jim Vance, American, 1942 - 2017
- Date
- late 20th century
- Medium
- felt, satin, leather
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 4 15/16 × 13 3/16 × 11 1/4 in. (12.5 × 33.5 × 28.5 cm)
- Description
- A black fedora owned by Jim Vance. The hat is made of felt and has a black satin band with a bow on it. The inside is lined with satin. Printed in gold on the inside of the crown is the Churchill, Ltd. Logo. A tag attached to the leather sweatband reads “7 3/8.” Printed in gold on the left side of the sweatband is “Churchill ltd.”
- Place used
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Clothing-Historical
- Type
- fedoras
- Topic
- Clothing and dress
- Journalism
- Local and regional
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Estate of James H. Vance, III
- Object number
- 2018.107.15
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions