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  • <I>Journal of Proceedings of the Thirty-Eighth Session of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church</I>

    Journal of Proceedings of the Thirty-Eighth Session of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church

    Created by
    African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, American, founded 1821
    Subject of
    Blackwell Memorial AME Zion Church, American, founded 1918
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 8 1/16 × 5 1/4 × 3/16 in. (20.5 × 13.3 × 0.4 cm)
    Type
    journals (periodicals)
    Place used
    Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    June 29-July 4, 1948
    Description
    Booklet of "Journal Proceedings of the Thirty-Eighth Session" from the A.M.E. Zion Church. The tan front cover has a double black border around the black printed text. The lower half of the front cover reads [Held in / Blackwell Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church / Chicago, Illinois / June 29-July 4, 1948 / Bishop John W. Martin, A.M., D.D., L.L.D., / Presiding / Rev. W. T. Beck / Pastor]. The book has a price of twenty-five (25) cents. The journal includes conference rolls, proceeding summaries, and observations and recommendations. The back cover is blank.
    Transcription Center Status
    Transcribed by digital volunteers
    Topic
    African American
    Communities
    Religion
    Religious groups
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2015.97.40.16
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
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    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials-Published Works
    Data Source
    National Museum of African American History and Culture
  • Desks from the Hope School

    Desks from the Hope School

    Manufactured by
    A. H. Andrews & Co., founded 1865
    Used by
    Hope School, 1925 - 1954
    Medium
    iron and hardwood
    Dimensions
    28 x 31 x 26 1/2 in. (71.1 x 78.7 x 67.3 cm)
    Type
    desks
    Place used
    Pomaria, Newberry County, South Carolina, United States, North and Central America
    Place made
    Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    1925-1954
    Description
    A set of ten desks from the Hope School in Pomaria, South Carolina, a historic Rosenwald school. The desks are of the "Triumph" model made by A. H. Andrews & Co. in Chicago, Illinois and are made of iron and hardwood. The back of each desk provides the writing surface for the desk behind.
    Topic
    African American
    American South
    Education
    Segregation
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Hope School Community Center, Pomaria, SC
    Object number
    2010.22.1-.10
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
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    National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
    Classification
    Furnishings, Housewares, and Décor
    Exhibition
    Making a Way Out of No Way
    On View
    NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 050
    Data Source
    National Museum of African American History and Culture
  • Black wireless microphone used on The Oprah Winfrey Show

    Black wireless microphone used on The Oprah Winfrey Show

    Manufactured by
    Sennheiser, German, founded 1945
    Used by
    Winfrey, Oprah, American, born 1954
    Subject of
    Harpo, Inc., American, founded 1986
    Medium
    plastic, metal, wire, and foam
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 10 1/2 × 2 1/8 × 2 1/8 in. (26.7 × 5.4 × 5.4 cm)
    Type
    microphones
    Place used
    Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    1986-2011
    Description
    A black wireless, handheld microphone used by Oprah Winfrey on The Oprah Winfrey Show. The metal grill at the top of the microphone is covered with a black foam windscreen. The microphone has a cylindrical handle that is a silver-blue toned metal, with a black shaft that has been attached up one side and that protrudes below the rest of the handle. A small rectangular display screen is placed on the black shaft below the windscreen, with the brand "SENNHEISER" printed in gray along the shaft below the display screen. A clear or black square adhesive label with the number "1" typed on it is attached below the brand name. The portion of the black shaft that protrudes below the rest of the handle has an angular bottom with a flattened point. Text with manufacturer and technical information is printed in gray on the black plastic on the bottom of the protruding shaft. A red on/off toggle switch is placed at the back of the handle base opposite the protruding shaft portion. Additional technical information is etched into the bottom of the blue-tinted portion of the handle.
    Topic
    African American
    Actors
    Entertainers
    Mass media
    Television
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Oprah Winfrey
    Object number
    2014.324.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
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    Classification
    Tools and Equipment-Audiovisual
    Exhibition
    Watching Oprah: The Oprah Winfrey Show and American Culture
    On View
    NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Concourse, C 050
    Data Source
    National Museum of African American History and Culture

  • Armchairs used on The Oprah Winfrey Show

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Harpo, Inc., American, founded 1986
    Used by
    Winfrey, Oprah, American, born 1954
    Medium
    leather, foam, wood, metal, and cloth
    Dimensions
    H x W x D (.1): 34 1/2 × 37 × 35 1/2 in. (87.6 × 94 × 90.2 cm)
    H x W x D (.2): 35 1/2 × 37 1/2 × 36 1/2 in. (90.2 × 95.3 × 92.7 cm)
    Type
    chairs
    Place used
    Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    1996-1998
    Description
    These two ochre textured leather armchairs, both alike, were used on the set of The Oprah Winfrey Show. Each chair is shaped with a deep, rectangular seat, padded arms with a slight, rounded curve, and a padded back with a scalloped top edge. The padded seat cushion for each chair is attached at the back of the chair with two (2) lengths of black elastic with a metal D-ring that fasten to corresponding metal clips on the cushion. Four (4) dark-stained short wooden legs extend from each bottom corner of the chairs. Decorative piping in the ochre leather is sewn around the edges of the back, the front arms, and the seat cushion. Under the cushion, the chair is lined with matching ochre heavy-weight fabric. A label for the upholstery company Weber Furniture Service LLC is adhered to the lining at the front edge of the seat.
    Topic
    African American
    Actors
    Entertainers
    Mass media
    Television
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Oprah Winfrey
    Object number
    2014.324.4.1-.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
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    Classification
    Tools and Equipment-Props and set design
    Exhibition
    Watching Oprah: The Oprah Winfrey Show and American Culture
    On View
    NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Concourse, C 050
    Data Source
    National Museum of African American History and Culture
  • Harpo Studios jacket worn by Bill Camacho on set of The Oprah Winfrey Show

    Harpo Studios jacket worn by Bill Camacho on set of The Oprah Winfrey Show

    Manufactured by
    Hilton Apparel, founded 1980
    Worn by
    Camacho, Bill, American
    Subject of
    Harpo, Inc., American, founded 1986
    Medium
    synthetic fiber, leather, nylon thread, and metal fasteners
    Dimensions
    H x W x D (on form): 27 1/2 × 26 × 13 1/2 in. (69.9 × 66 × 34.3 cm)
    Type
    jackets
    Place used
    Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    1990-2011
    Description
    This jacket was worn by Bill Camacho during his employment as a crew member for The Oprah Winfrey Show. The body of the jacket is made from heavy black synthetic fleece while the full-length sleeves and the standard collar are made from caramel colored leather. The jacket closes at the center front with a black metal zipper and three (3) metal snaps, one at the center front neck and two at the waistband. The cuffs and the waistband are made from ribbed black synthetic fabric. There are two (2) patch pockets with flap closures, one at each front side waist. The flaps close with one (1) metal snap at the center. Two (2) welted pockets, with the welts made from the caramel leather, open vertically at the exterior side of each front waist patch pocket. The name "Camacho" is machine-embroidered in white thread at the proper left front chest. A large design in silver, teal, yellow, purple, and black thread is embroidered at the center back across the shoulders. The design features an oval sign with the text "HARPO / STUDIOS" inside it. The sign is above a building placed catty-corner and with a banner on the building reading "THE OPRAH WINFREY SHOW".
    The jacket is fully lined in a black synthetic fabric that is quilted in a grid set on point throughout. There is one (1) welted pocket at the interior proper left waist with the welts made from the caramel leather. White stabilizing material is present where the reverse of the designs on the back and left chest are embroidered. There is a manufacturer's tag sewn at the interior center back neck that reads "HILTON / ACTIVE APPAREL / RN 71661 / MADE IN THE U.S.A." with two smaller tags below it, one indicating size and the second identifying the item as made in the United States.
    Topic
    African American
    Clothing and dress
    Communication
    Entertainers
    Labor
    Mass media
    Television
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Oprah Winfrey
    Object number
    2016.7.1
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
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    Classification
    Clothing-Historical
    Exhibition
    Watching Oprah: The Oprah Winfrey Show and American Culture
    On View
    NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Concourse, C 050
    Data Source
    National Museum of African American History and Culture
  • <I>Cairo, Illinois. SNCC Field Secretary, Later SNCC Chairman, Now Congressman John Lewis, and Others Pray During a Demonstration</I>

    Cairo, Illinois. SNCC Field Secretary, Later SNCC Chairman, Now Congressman John Lewis, and Others Pray During a Demonstration

    Created by
    Lyon, Danny, American, born 1942
    Subject of
    Lewis, John, American, born 1940
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image): 8 11/16 x 12 15/16 in. (22.1 x 32.9 cm)
    H x W (Sheet): 10 15/16 x 13 15/16 in. (27.8 x 35.4 cm)
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    Place depicted
    Cairo, Alexander County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    1962; printed 1994
    Description
    A black-and-white photograph of John Lewis and other African Americans kneeling in prayer outside next to a brick building.
    Topic
    African American
    Civil Rights
    Photography
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2012.107.19
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Danny Lyon/Magnum Photos. Permission required for use.
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    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Data Source
    National Museum of African American History and Culture
  • <I>Barack Obama, Chicago</I>

    Barack Obama, Chicago

    Created by
    Cook, Mariana R., American, born 1955
    Subject of
    President Barack Obama, American, born 1961
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper on mat board
    Dimensions
    H x W: 14 x 11 in. (35.6 x 27.9 cm)
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Place captured
    Hyde Park, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    May 26, 1996
    Description
    A black-and-white portrait of Barack Obama wearing a dark colored polo shirt. He is posed in a three-quarter turn towards the camera but gazes directly at the viewer.
    Topic
    African American
    Photography
    Politics (Practical)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Julia J. Norrell in memory of Doug Bailey
    Object number
    2013.194.1
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Mariana Cook. Permission required for use.
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    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Data Source
    National Museum of African American History and Culture

  • Name tag of Cleo Wooten from the Grand Master's Conference of Prince Hall Masons

    Manufactured by
    George Lauterer Corporation, American, founded 1881
    Owned by
    Wooten, Cleo W., American
    Medium
    ink on paper, plastic, metal
    Dimensions
    2 1/16 × 3 × 1/4 in. (5.2 × 7.6 × 0.6 cm)
    Type
    badges
    Place collected
    Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States, North and Central America
    Place depicted
    Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America
    Place made
    Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    December 19, 1953
    Description
    A rectangular name tag belonging to Cleo W. Wooten from the Grand Master's Conference of Prince Hall Masons, 1953. The tag is composed of a piece of paper inserted into a clear plastic housing with metal pin back. The front of the tag has pre-printed text in blue ink and handwritten text in black ink. Manufacturer's information is printed in black ink on the back of the tag.
    Topic
    African American
    Communities
    Freemasonry
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Massachusetts
    Object number
    2013.71.8
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
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    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera
    Data Source
    National Museum of African American History and Culture
  • <I>Design Diaspora: Black Architects and International Architecture, 1970-1990</I>

    Design Diaspora: Black Architects and International Architecture, 1970-1990

    Brochure owned by Norma Merrick Sklarek
    Commissioned by
    The Chicago Anthenaeum, American, founded 1988
    Subject of
    Davis, Carolyn Armenta, American
    Owned by
    Sklarek, Norma Merrick, American, 1926 - 2012
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 9 5/16 × 3 1/2 in. (23.7 × 8.9 cm)
    Type
    brochures
    Place used
    Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    1993
    Description
    Brochure for the Design Diaspora exhibition owned by Norma Sklarek. The front and back of the brochure has a black background with a red graphic of Ruggles Street Station in Boston, MA. On the front, white text at the top reads [DESIGN / DIASPORA] with [BLACK ARCHITECTS AND INTERNATIONAL ARCHITECTURE / 1970-1990] in the middle. The center of the brochure reads [AN EXHIBITION OF BUILT PROJECTS / DESIGNED BETWEEN 1970-1990 BY / FIFTY AFRICAN AMERICAN, / BLACK EUROPEAN, / AND AFRICAN ARCHITECTS.] The date, open hours, and location at the Chicago Athenaeum are at the bottom. The brochure expands open and has a summary of the exhibition, daily schedules, and a list of architects. There are highlight images of various buildings from different fields.
    White printed text on the back cover reads [Curated by: Carolyn Armenta Davis / Exhibition Design by: Ioannis Karalias / Exhibition Fabrication by: Contempo Design / Graphic Design by: Logan Graphics / Cover: Ruggles Street Station – Boston, MA, 1986 by Stull & Lee/USA / Catalogue: “Design Diaspora: Black Architects and International Architecture”, is available / The exhibition “Design Diaspora: Black Architects and / International Architecture, 1970-1990,” it’s [sic] related / public programs and national tour is organized by The / Chicago Athenaeum: The Museum of Architecture and / Design and made possible by a major grant from the: / LILA WALLACE-READER’S DIGEST FUND / Travel is generously provided by UNITED AIRLINES the / official airlines of The Chicago Athenaeum. / Additional support has been received from: / The National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency / Graham Foundation for Advance Studies In The Fine Arts / Community Arts Assistance Special Project Grants / City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs / Apple Computer, Inc. / Abasubong Overseas Oil S.A. / The British Council / The Netherlands Ministry for Cultural Affairs / The Florence Gould Foundation / The Illinois Art Council, a state agency / The Gallery at 333 West Wacker Drive was created / and is being made available to The Chicago Ath- / enaeum through the generosity of The Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States and Urban / Investment and Development Co. The 333 West Wacker / Drive Gallery is administered by Jeanne Malkin & / Associates. / Presented in cooperation with: / THE CHICAGO ATHENAEUM: / The Museum of Architecture and Design / THE DESIGN DIASPORA / ART IN PUBLIC PLACES, INC.]
    Topic
    African American
    African diaspora
    Architecture
    Design
    Graphic design
    Identity
    Museums
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of David Merrick Fairweather and Yvonne Goff
    Object number
    TA2018.23.2.1.5.1
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Various. Permission required for use.
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    Classification
    Archival Collections
    Memorabilia and Ephemera
    Data Source
    National Museum of African American History and Culture
  • Black wireless microphone used on The Oprah Winfrey Show

    Black wireless microphone used on The Oprah Winfrey Show

    Manufactured by
    Vega Electronics Corporation, American
    Used by
    Oprah Winfrey, American, born 1954
    Subject of
    Harpo, Inc., American, founded 1986
    Medium
    plastic, metal, wire, and foam
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 10 5/8 × 2 9/16 × 2 7/16 in. (27 × 6.5 × 6.2 cm)
    Type
    microphones
    Place used
    Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    1986-2011
    Description
    A black wireless handheld microphone used by Oprah Winfrey on the The Oprah Winfrey Show. The microphone has a cylindrical handle ending in a blunt edge at the bottom, with the metal grill at the top covered in a black foam windscreen. A band of black adhesive tape is attached around the microphone where the windscreen meets the metal handle. A panel near the bottom of the handle opens with a flat screw. On the flat bottom of the handle are two (2) black plastic toggle switches. The switch on the left is labeled with an "M" and the switch on the rights is labeled with a "P".
    Topic
    African American
    Actors
    Entertainers
    Mass media
    Television
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Oprah Winfrey
    Object number
    2014.324.1
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
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    Classification
    Tools and Equipment-Audiovisual
    Data Source
    National Museum of African American History and Culture

  • Couch with vinyl cover from Muse Bar, the home bar of Isaiah Muse

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Used by
    Muse, Isaiah, American, 1919 - 2012
    Medium
    padding, cloth, metal, plastic and wood
    Dimensions
    33 x 60 x 36 in. (83.8 x 152.4 x 91.4 cm)
    Type
    cocktail lounges
    love seats
    Place used
    South Shore, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    1970s
    Description
    A loveseat-style couch with a vinyl cover and a hideaway bed. The sofa is upholstered with a maroon and red brocade-patterned fabric. The couch has two (2) removable seat cushions. Underneath the seat cushions is a retractable metal bed. The couch has four (4) detachable wood feet, one on each corner. The couch, bed frame, and removable seat cushions each are covered with plastic protective slipcovers.
    Topic
    African American
    Domestic life
    Nightlife
    Segregation
    United States--Social life and customs
    Urban life
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Cassandra Fay Smith
    Object number
    2011.101.1
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
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    Classification
    Furnishings, Housewares, and Décor
    Data Source
    National Museum of African American History and Culture

  • Table and shelving unit from Muse Bar, the home bar of Isaiah Muse

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Used by
    Muse, Isaiah, American, 1919 - 2012
    Medium
    wood, metal and vinyl
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 84 × 64 × 13 in. (213.4 × 162.6 × 33 cm) total a and b
    Weight (Weight of shelf): 41 lb. (18.6 kg)
    Weight (Weight of table): 25 lb. (11.3 kg)
    Weight (Combined weight): 66 lb. (29.9 kg)
    H x W x D for a only (table): 21 1/2 (22 1/2 including the edge lip) x 74 x 13 3/4 in
    Type
    cocktail lounges
    shelves
    Place used
    South Shore, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    1970s
    Description
    A wooden table (.1) and shelving unit (.2a-e) with decorative metal lattice.
    The table (.1) is fabricated from two (2) end tables that are connected via a plank of wood that is nailed across the tops of each table, to form one unit. Each of the end tables have flat, rectangular tops, four (4) straight legs, and a V-shaped lower shelf, traditionally used for storage and display of books or magazines. The plank is unfinished wood, trimmed on three (3) edges with frame strips. The wood plank is topped with a sheet of red vinyl that is heavily worn.
    The shelving unit (.2) is made of metal. The unit has five (5) shelves, and each shelf covered with the same red vinyl as the table. The unit has eight (8) fixed legs, each of which runs the full height of the unit, so that each shelf is separated into three segments. Five (5) legs are topped with a pyramid-shaped cap, while the other three (3) caps are missing. The shelving unit has four (4) removable side panels (a-e), each in a molded lattice pattern. There are two (2) gold-colored metal chains bolted to the shelving unit, one at the proper left top front corner and one at the proper right top front corner. Each chain is 11 links long. The chains were used to anchor the shelving unit to the wall.
    Topic
    African American
    Domestic life
    Nightlife
    Segregation
    United States--Social life and customs
    Urban life
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Cassandra Fay Smith
    Object number
    2011.101.10.1-2a-e
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
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    Classification
    Furnishings, Housewares, and Décor
    Exhibition
    A Changing America: 1968 and Beyond
    On View
    NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Concourse 1, C1 053
    Data Source
    National Museum of African American History and Culture
  • Lamp from Muse Bar, the home bar of Isaiah Muse

    Lamp from Muse Bar, the home bar of Isaiah Muse

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Used by
    Muse, Isaiah, American, 1919 - 2012
    Medium
    metal and plastic
    Dimensions
    H x W: 12 1/2 x 7 in. (31.8 x 17.8 cm)
    Type
    cocktail lounges
    table lamps
    Place used
    South Shore, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    1970s
    Description
    An electric lamp (.a) with the word "BAR" printed on the lamp shade (.b). The lamp shade is ball shaped, and is made from plastic treated to look like frosted glass. The word "BAR" is printed on the lamp shade in a font style that is evocative of the late 19th century. There is a circular opening at the top of the lamp shade. The style of the lamp body is evocative of oil lamps of the late 19th century, with a chrome-colored faux metal burner at center, where the lamp shade meets the stem. The brass lamp stem is hinged so that the lamp body can be angled. The chrome lamp base is flat and unadorned. The brown electrical cord extends from the rim of the base. The lamp is outfitted with a red light bulb.
    Topic
    African American
    Domestic life
    Nightlife
    Segregation
    United States--Social life and customs
    Urban life
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Cassandra Fay Smith
    Object number
    2011.101.11ab
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
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    Classification
    Furnishings, Housewares, and Décor
    Exhibition
    A Changing America: 1968 and Beyond
    On View
    NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Concourse 1, C1 053
    Data Source
    National Museum of African American History and Culture

  • Artificial plant lamp from Muse Bar, the home bar of Isaiah Muse

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Used by
    Muse, Isaiah, American, 1919 - 2012
    Medium
    plastic, metal and rubber
    Dimensions
    H x W: 65 x 10 in. (165.1 x 25.4 cm)
    Type
    cocktail lounges
    floor lamps
    Place used
    South Shore, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    1970s
    Description
    A decorative floor lamp contructed to resemble a potted plant. The lighting fixture is a can lamp embedded within the faux gravel base of a large, artificial plant. The plastic plant is tall with wide variegated leaves, a thick trunk-style stem, and calla lily-style yellow flowers at the top. The artificial plant and light are in a large pot constructed of chrome sheet metal wrapped into a circle and finished with metal trim along the top edge, bottom edge, and seam. There are five (5) rubber feet on the bottom of the pot. The electrical cord runs out of the base of the potted plant, near the pot seam.
    Topic
    African American
    Domestic life
    Nightlife
    Segregation
    United States--Social life and customs
    Urban life
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Cassandra Fay Smith
    Object number
    2011.101.12
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
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    Furnishings, Housewares, and Décor
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    National Museum of African American History and Culture
  • Barstool with red vinyl cover from Muse Bar, the home bar of Isaiah Muse

    Barstool with red vinyl cover from Muse Bar, the home bar of Isaiah Muse

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Used by
    Muse, Isaiah, American, 1919 - 2012
    Medium
    wood, vinyl, padding and metal
    Dimensions
    30 x 16 x 16 in. (76.2 x 40.6 x 40.6 cm)
    Type
    cocktail lounges
    barstools
    Place used
    South Shore, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    1970s
    Description
    A wood barstool with a red vinyl seat. The seat of the stool is thick foam covered by red vinyl that is stapled to a particle board seat base. The stool has four (4) legs made of lathe-shaped wood, with each leg tapering at the tip and finished with a metal cap. The legs bolt into the underside of the seat, so that the seat does not swivel. 1 foot up from the ground, a circle of metal is attached horizontally to the stool legs, which serves as a foot rest. The metal circle attaches to each leg by one (1) long metal screw that runs through each leg and screws into the metal.
    Topic
    African American
    Domestic life
    Nightlife
    Segregation
    United States--Social life and customs
    Urban life
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Cassandra Fay Smith
    Object number
    2011.101.2.1
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
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    Furnishings, Housewares, and Décor
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    National Museum of African American History and Culture
  • Barstool with black vinyl cover from Muse Bar, the home bar of Isaiah Muse

    Barstool with black vinyl cover from Muse Bar, the home bar of Isaiah Muse

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Used by
    Muse, Isaiah, American, 1919 - 2012
    Medium
    metal, vinyl and padding
    Dimensions
    30 x 16 x 16 in. (76.2 x 40.6 x 40.6 cm)
    Type
    cocktail lounges
    barstools
    Place used
    South Shore, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    1970s
    Description
    A metal barstool with a black vinyl seat. The seat of the stool is constructed of two (2) seat sections that attach together. The top section of the seat is an approximately 1-1/2 inch thick piece of foam covered by black vinyl. The lower section of the seat is an approximately 3-1/8 inch piece of plywood wrapped in black vinyl and secured with glue and rivets. The stool has four (4) metal legs, each leg flaring out slightly at the bottom. The legs attach together to form a frame, and this frame is affixed to the underside of the seat with five (5) bolts, so that the seat does not swivel. Two (2) metal circles attach horizontally to the stool legs, serving as foot rests, one circle at 1 foot up from the ground, and the second circle at 18-1/2 inches up from the ground. The metal circles attach to each leg by metal screws that run through each leg and screw into the metal. Each leg is finished with a rubber cap, two (2) black caps and two (2) gray caps.
    Topic
    African American
    Domestic life
    Nightlife
    Segregation
    United States--Social life and customs
    Urban life
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Cassandra Fay Smith
    Object number
    2011.101.2.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
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    Classification
    Furnishings, Housewares, and Décor
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  • Bar chair with black vinyl cover from Muse Bar, the home bar of Isaiah Muse

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Used by
    Muse, Isaiah, American, 1919 - 2012
    Medium
    metal, vinyl, padding and cardboard
    Dimensions
    41 x 20 x 19 in. (104.1 x 50.8 x 48.3 cm)
    Type
    cocktail lounges
    chairs
    Place used
    South Shore, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    1970s
    Description
    A raised chair meant to be used while sitting at a bar or another kind of elevated counter. The chair has a wide, rounded seat and a rounded back in a "C" shape leaving a cutout portion at the lower edge where the back meets the seat. The back and seat of the chair are made of thick foam covered by black vinyl. The seat vinyl is stapled to the underside of the chair frame, and the stapled seam is covered with a piece of card stock. The chair seat attaches to the base on one (1) metal post affixed with four (4) screws. The chair seat swivels. The chair has a four (4) blade base, with each blade tipped with a small protruding finial at the foot. Affixed to the chair post approximately 1 foot up from the ground is a circle of metal that serves as a foot rest.
    Topic
    African American
    Domestic life
    Nightlife
    Segregation
    United States--Social life and customs
    Urban life
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Cassandra Fay Smith
    Object number
    2011.101.3.1
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
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    Classification
    Furnishings, Housewares, and Décor
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  • Bar chair with black vinyl cover from Muse Bar, the home bar of Isaiah Muse

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Used by
    Muse, Isaiah, American, 1919 - 2012
    Medium
    metal, vinyl, padding and cardboard
    Dimensions
    41 x 20 x 19 in. (104.1 x 50.8 x 48.3 cm)
    Type
    cocktail lounges
    chairs
    Place used
    South Shore, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    1970s
    Description
    A raised chair meant to be used while sitting at a bar or another kind of elevated counter. The chair has a wide, rounded seat and a rounded back in a "C" shape leaving a cutout portion at the lower edge where the back meets the seat. The back and seat of the chair are made of thick foam covered by black vinyl. The seat vinyl is stapled to the underside of the chair frame, and the stapled seam is covered with a piece of card stock. The chair seat attaches to the base on one (1) metal post affixed with four (4) screws. The chair seat swivels. The chair has a four (4) blade base, with each blade tipped with a small protruding finial at the foot. Affixed to the chair post approximately 1 foot up from the ground is a circle of metal that serves as a foot rest.
    Topic
    African American
    Domestic life
    Nightlife
    Segregation
    United States--Social life and customs
    Urban life
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Cassandra Fay Smith
    Object number
    2011.101.3.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
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    Classification
    Furnishings, Housewares, and Décor
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  • Bar chair with red vinyl cover from Muse Bar, the home bar of Isaiah Muse

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Used by
    Muse, Isaiah, American, 1919 - 2012
    Medium
    metal, vinyl, padding and cardboard
    Dimensions
    41 x 20 x 19 in. (104.1 x 50.8 x 48.3 cm)
    Type
    cocktail lounges
    chairs
    Place used
    South Shore, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    1970s
    Description
    A raised chair meant to be used while sitting at a bar or another kind of elevated counter. The chair has a wide, rounded seat and a rounded back in a "C" shape leaving a cutout portion at the lower edge where the back meets the seat. The back and seat of the chair are made of thick foam covered by red vinyl. The seat vinyl is stapled to the underside of the chair frame, and the stapled seam is covered with a piece of card stock. The chair seat attaches to the base on one (1) metal post affixed with four (4) screws. The chair seat swivels. The chair has a four (4) blade base, with each blade tipped with a small protruding finial at the foot. Affixed to the chair post approximately 1 foot up from the ground is a circle of metal that serves as a foot rest.
    Topic
    African American
    Domestic life
    Nightlife
    Segregation
    United States--Social life and customs
    Urban life
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Cassandra Fay Smith
    Object number
    2011.101.3.3
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
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    Classification
    Furnishings, Housewares, and Décor
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    National Museum of African American History and Culture

  • Bar chair with red cover from Muse Bar, the home bar of Isaiah Muse

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Used by
    Muse, Isaiah, American, 1919 - 2012
    Medium
    metal, vinyl, padding and cardboard
    Dimensions
    41 x 20 x 19 in. (104.1 x 50.8 x 48.3 cm)
    Type
    cocktail lounges
    chairs
    Place used
    South Shore, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    1970s
    Description
    A raised chair meant to be used while sitting at a bar or another kind of elevated counter. The chair has a wide, rounded seat and a rounded back in a "C" shape leaving a cutout portion at the lower edge where the back meets the seat. The back and seat of the chair are made of thick foam covered by red vinyl. The seat vinyl is stapled to the underside of the chair frame, and the stapled seam is covered with a piece of card stock. The chair seat attaches to the base on one (1) metal post affixed with four (4) screws. The chair seat swivels. The chair has a four (4) blade base, with each blade tipped with a small protruding finial at the foot. Affixed to the chair post approximately 1 foot up from the ground is a circle of metal that serves as a foot rest.
    Topic
    African American
    Domestic life
    Nightlife
    Segregation
    United States--Social life and customs
    Urban life
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Cassandra Fay Smith
    Object number
    2011.101.3.4
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
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    Classification
    Furnishings, Housewares, and Décor
    Data Source
    National Museum of African American History and Culture