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  • Image for Studio portrait of a young girl in graduation cap

    Studio portrait of a young girl in graduation cap

    A black-and-white photograph of a young girl. She is wearing a light cap, earrings, long-sleeved shirt, skirt, socks and dark shoes. She is standing holding a rolled up diploma in her hands.
    Photograph by
    Rev. Anderson, Henry Clay, American, 1911 - 1998
    Subject of
    Unidentified Child or Children
    Medium
    photographic gelatin and silver on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Sheet): 8 x 10 in. (20.3 x 25.4 cm)
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Place made
    Greenville, Washington County, Mississippi, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    1948 - 1970s
    Description
    A black-and-white photograph of a young girl. She is wearing a light cap, earrings, long-sleeved shirt, skirt, socks and dark shoes. She is standing holding a rolled up diploma in her hands.
    Topic
    Children
    Education
    Photography
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Charles Schwartz and Shawn Wilson
    Object number
    2012.137.19.23
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture
  • Image for Studio portrait of a young boy with a birthday cake

    Studio portrait of a young boy with a birthday cake

    A black-and-white photograph of a young boy. He is wearing a light shirt, striped shorts with suspenders and light shoes. He is standing in front of a table with a cake with one candle on it. Below the cake is a portrait in the table top.
    Photograph by
    Rev. Anderson, Henry Clay, American, 1911 - 1998
    Subject of
    Unidentified Child or Children
    Medium
    photographic gelatin and silver on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Sheet): 8 x 10 in. (20.3 x 25.4 cm)
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Place made
    Greenville, Washington County, Mississippi, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    1948 - 1970s
    Description
    A black-and-white photograph of a young boy. He is wearing a light shirt, striped shorts with suspenders and light shoes. He is standing in front of a table with a cake with one candle on it. Below the cake is a portrait in the table top.
    Topic
    Children
    Cooking and dining
    Photography
    Social life and customs
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Charles Schwartz and Shawn Wilson
    Object number
    2012.137.20.19
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture
  • Image for Studio portrait of a baby

    Studio portrait of a baby

    A black-and-white photograph of a baby boy. He is wearing a light shirt, plaid overalls and light shoes. He is seated upright on a sat with his hands in front of him and his feet crossed.
    Photograph by
    Rev. Anderson, Henry Clay, American, 1911 - 1998
    Subject of
    Unidentified Child or Children
    Medium
    photographic gelatin and silver on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Sheet): 8 x 10 in. (20.3 x 25.4 cm)
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Place made
    Greenville, Washington County, Mississippi, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    1948 - 1970s
    Description
    A black-and-white photograph of a baby boy. He is wearing a light shirt, plaid overalls and light shoes. He is seated upright on a sat with his hands in front of him and his feet crossed.
    Topic
    Children
    Photography
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Charles Schwartz and Shawn Wilson
    Object number
    2012.137.20.20
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture
  • Image for 50th Anniversary NACW 1946

    50th Anniversary NACW 1946

    A black and white photograph of a celebration of the 50th anniversary of the National Association of Colored Women. The photograph features seated on the main floor, a stage, and a balcony. At the center of the photograph, on stage, is a woman standing at a podium. A sign that reads: [1896 Golden Jubilee 1946 / Celebration N.A.C.W.].
    Photograph by
    McNeill, Robert H., American, 1917 - 2005
    Subject of
    National Association of Colored Women's Clubs, American, founded 1896
    Unidentified Woman or Women
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W x D (image): 16 × 20 in. (40.6 × 50.8 cm)
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    Collection title
    Robert McNeill Photographs
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Place depicted
    Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    July 1946
    Description
    A black and white photograph of a celebration of the 50th anniversary of the National Association of Colored Women. The photograph features seated on the main floor, a stage, and a balcony. At the center of the photograph, on stage, is a woman standing at a podium. A sign that reads: [1896 Golden Jubilee 1946 / Celebration N.A.C.W.].
    Topic
    Activism
    Associations and institutions
    Local and regional
    Photography
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Graham Holdings Company, © Robert H. McNeill
    Object number
    2014.276.2.1
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Robert H. McNeill. Permission required for use.
  • Image for Photographic print of a group of women posing in rows

    Photographic print of a group of women posing in rows

    A black-and-white photograph of a group of twenty-two (22) women, including Eunice Jackson, all dressed semi-formally, wearing gowns or dresses. The group is posed inside a room with hardwood floors and curtained windows....
    Photograph by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Jackson, Eunice, American, 1903 - 2004
    Unidentified Woman or Women
    Medium
    photographic gelatin and silver on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 8 × 10 in. (20.3 × 25.4 cm)
    Type
    photographs
    portraits
    Collection title
    The Princetta R. Newman Collection of Family Photographs, Tulsa, Oklahoma
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Place depicted
    Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    1958-1959
    Description
    A black-and-white photograph of a group of twenty-two (22) women, including Eunice Jackson, all dressed semi-formally, wearing gowns or dresses. The group is posed inside a room with hardwood floors and curtained windows. The back row of thirteen (13) women are standing, the middle row of seven (7) women are seated on a sofa and chairs, and the front row of two (2) women are sitting on the floor, including Jackson. A black dog is sitting in Jackson's lap.
    Topic
    American South
    American West
    Communities
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Princetta R. Newman
    Object number
    2014.75.39
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
  • Image for Woman with Tambourine

    Woman with Tambourine

    A black-and-white photograph by Kenneth Royster of a woman with tambourine. There is a woman on the right side of the image, mostly out of frame. The side of her torso and her hands are visible. She is holding a tambourine in her right hand and hitting the drumhead with her left hand. She is wearing rings, a watch, and a bracelet on her left hand....
    Photograph by
    Royster, Kenneth, American, born 1944
    Subject of
    Unidentified Woman or Women
    Unidentified Man or Men
    Medium
    photograph: silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (image): 15 × 14 15/16 in. (38.1 × 37.9 cm)
    H x W (sheet): 20 × 16 in. (50.8 × 40.6 cm)
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    Portfolio/Series
    Praise
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Place depicted
    United States, North and Central America
    Date
    1995
    Description
    A black-and-white photograph by Kenneth Royster of a woman with tambourine. There is a woman on the right side of the image, mostly out of frame. The side of her torso and her hands are visible. She is holding a tambourine in her right hand and hitting the drumhead with her left hand. She is wearing rings, a watch, and a bracelet on her left hand. There are two (2) individuals in the background. The three (3) figures are wearing white. The edge of the negative is partially visible around the image. There is a numerical inscription on the reverse.
    Topic
    Communities
    Instrumentalists (Musicians)
    Music
    Musicians
    Photography
    Religion
    Religious groups
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Kenneth Royster in honor of Prof. Samuel L. Green
    Object number
    2018.41.11
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Kenneth Royster
  • Image for Four Pastors

    Four Pastors

    A black-and-white photograph by Kenneth Royster of four (4) pastors. The image shows four (4) men standing on a sandy area with water visible in the background. The figure on the right is wearing a white garment with a cross on the sleeve with text which reads [PASTOR]. He is wearing round headgear with striped and patterned detailing and is facing away from the camera....
    Photograph by
    Royster, Kenneth, American, born 1944
    Subject of
    Unidentified Man or Men
    Medium
    photograph: silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (image): 13 7/8 × 13 3/4 in. (35.2 × 34.9 cm)
    H x W (sheet): 20 × 16 in. (50.8 × 40.6 cm)
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    Portfolio/Series
    Praise
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Place depicted
    United States, North and Central America
    Date
    1995
    Description
    A black-and-white photograph by Kenneth Royster of four (4) pastors. The image shows four (4) men standing on a sandy area with water visible in the background. The figure on the right is wearing a white garment with a cross on the sleeve with text which reads [PASTOR]. He is wearing round headgear with striped and patterned detailing and is facing away from the camera. The three (3) other men are looking out to the left side of the image. Behind the pastor on the right, another figure is partially visible. This man is wearing a white button-down shirt, a black tie, black pants, and sunglasses. In the center of the image, is a man in a white religious robe and dark sandals. He has his hands clasped in front of his body. The figure on the left is wearing a white tunic-like garment over white pants with sandals. He has his arms raised in front of his torso. There is a numerical inscription on the reverse.
    Topic
    Communities
    Photography
    Religion
    Religious groups
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Kenneth Royster in honor of Prof. Samuel L. Green
    Object number
    2018.41.16
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Kenneth Royster
  • Image for Post Baptismal Picnic

    Post Baptismal Picnic

    A black-and-white photograph by Kenneth Royster of a picnic. The center of the image shows a table, viewed from the corner, with food and containers. There is a loaf of bread, a watermelon, and various plates and bottles. A circular beverage cooler with a white top and handles is in the back center. A woman in a white hat is filling a cup from the cooler....
    Photograph by
    Royster, Kenneth, American, born 1944
    Subject of
    Unidentified Man or Men
    Unidentified Woman or Women
    Medium
    photograph: silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (image): 14 13/16 × 13 5/8 in. (37.6 × 34.6 cm)
    H x W (sheet): 20 × 16 in. (50.8 × 40.6 cm)
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    Portfolio/Series
    Praise
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Place depicted
    United States, North and Central America
    Date
    1995
    Description
    A black-and-white photograph by Kenneth Royster of a picnic. The center of the image shows a table, viewed from the corner, with food and containers. There is a loaf of bread, a watermelon, and various plates and bottles. A circular beverage cooler with a white top and handles is in the back center. A woman in a white hat is filling a cup from the cooler. There is a striped gift bag on the table on the right side. Other individuals are seated around the table and another man is standing in the background. The edge of the negative is partially visible around the image. There is a numerical inscription on the reverse.
    Topic
    Communities
    Cooking and dining
    Photography
    Religion
    Religious groups
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Kenneth Royster in honor of Prof. Samuel L. Green
    Object number
    2018.41.9
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Kenneth Royster

  • Pinback button for the Young Lords Party

    A round pin back button with an illustration of an arm raised, holding a rifle. The raised arm and rifle are light brown in color. Behind the arm is a green silhouette of Puerto Rico....
    Manufactured by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Young Lords Party, American, founded 1969
    Medium
    metal, plastic, paper
    Dimensions
    Diameter: 1 1/2 × 3/16 in. (3.8 × 0.5 cm)
    Type
    buttons (information artifacts)
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
    Place used
    United States, North and Central America
    Date
    ca. 1971
    Description
    A round pin back button with an illustration of an arm raised, holding a rifle. The raised arm and rifle are light brown in color. Behind the arm is a green silhouette of Puerto Rico. Purple text above the rifle in Spanish reads: [TENGO PUETRO RICO / EN MI / CORAZON], which translates to "I have Puerto Rico in my heart." Across the bottom, overlapping the raised arm, purple text reads: [YLP]. The back of the pin has a pin and a fastener. There is also an impression from the button manufacturer at the center of the back.
    Topic
    Political organizations
    Politics (Practical)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2014.109.7.6
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
  • Image for Studio portrait of a boy

    Studio portrait of a boy

    A black-and-white photograph of a young man. He is wearing a pin stripe dark suit, light shirt, striped dark tie and dark dress shoes. He is standing in front of a light wall. A light switch is visible on the right.
    Photograph by
    Rev. Anderson, Henry Clay, American, 1911 - 1998
    Subject of
    Unidentified Child or Children
    Medium
    photographic gelatin and silver on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Sheet): 8 x 10 in. (20.3 x 25.4 cm)
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Place made
    Greenville, Washington County, Mississippi, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    1948 - 1970s
    Description
    A black-and-white photograph of a young man. He is wearing a pin stripe dark suit, light shirt, striped dark tie and dark dress shoes. He is standing in front of a light wall. A light switch is visible on the right.
    Topic
    Children
    Photography
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Charles Schwartz and Shawn Wilson
    Object number
    2012.137.20.26
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture
  • Image for Abbott's Monthly Vol. II No. 5

    Abbott's Monthly Vol. II No. 5

    The May 1931 (Vol. II No. 5) issue of Abbott's Monthly. The front cover features an image of a woman wearing a white hat looking off to the left. The cover shows significant wear along the edges with tape along the binding. There are approximately 87 pages.
    Created by
    Abbott's Monthly, American, 1929 - 1933
    Published by
    Abbott, Robert Sengstacke, American, 1830 - 1940
    Edited by
    Harper, Lucius Clinton, American, 1895 - 1952
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 11 3/8 x 8 9/16 x 1/4 in. (28.9 x 21.7 x 0.6 cm)
    Type
    magazines (periodicals)
    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials-Published Works
    Exhibition
    Making a Way Out of No Way
    On View
    NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 050
    Place made
    3435 Indiana Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America
    Place depicted
    Uruguay, Latin America, South America
    Date
    May 1931
    Description
    The May 1931 (Vol. II No. 5) issue of Abbott's Monthly. The front cover features an image of a woman wearing a white hat looking off to the left. The cover shows significant wear along the edges with tape along the binding. There are approximately 87 pages.
    Transcription Center Status
    Transcribed by digital volunteers
    Topic
    Literature
    Mass media
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Bobbie Ross in memory of Elizabeth Dillard
    Object number
    2012.84.1
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public domain
  • Image for Easter Monday at the Zoo

    Easter Monday at the Zoo

    A black and white photograph of Easter Monday at the National Zoo, 1939. The photograph features people walking on the grounds of the Zoo. At the center of the photograph three people are sitting on a bench amidst trees.
    Photograph by
    McNeill, Robert H., American, 1917 - 2005
    Subject of
    Unidentified Child or Children
    Unidentified Man or Men
    Unidentified Woman or Women
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W x D (image): 16 × 20 in. (40.6 × 50.8 cm)
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    Collection title
    Robert McNeill Photographs
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Place depicted
    Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    1939
    Description
    A black and white photograph of Easter Monday at the National Zoo, 1939. The photograph features people walking on the grounds of the Zoo. At the center of the photograph three people are sitting on a bench amidst trees.
    Topic
    Communities
    Local and regional
    Photography
    Social life and customs
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Graham Holdings Company, © Robert H. McNeill
    Object number
    2014.276.2.4
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Robert H. McNeill. Permission required for use.
  • Image for Chromogenic print of The Jackson 5 standing in a yard

    Chromogenic print of The Jackson 5 standing in a yard

    A color photograph of Samuel M. Jackson's family members The Jackson 5, along with family patriarch and band manager Joe Jackson. The photograph was taken when the band was visiting Tulsa, Oklahoma. A young Michael Jackson can be seen standing in the grass picking fruit off a tree while the rest of the family is standing next to the tree talking....
    Photograph by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    The Jackson 5, American, 1964 - 1975
    Joe Jackson, American, born 1928
    Medium
    dye and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 3 3/8 × 3 1/2 in. (8.6 × 8.9 cm)
    Type
    photographs
    Collection title
    The Princetta R. Newman Collection of Family Photographs, Tulsa, Oklahoma
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Place depicted
    Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    July 1972
    Description
    A color photograph of Samuel M. Jackson's family members The Jackson 5, along with family patriarch and band manager Joe Jackson. The photograph was taken when the band was visiting Tulsa, Oklahoma. A young Michael Jackson can be seen standing in the grass picking fruit off a tree while the rest of the family is standing next to the tree talking. The date of the photograph is printed vertically along its right edge [JUL 72].
    Topic
    American South
    American West
    Communities
    Families
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Princetta R. Newman
    Object number
    2014.75.36
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
  • Image for Chromogenic print of a man in a corner behind a church pew

    Chromogenic print of a man in a corner behind a church pew

    A color photograph of a man standing next to a table with memorial mementoes. He is wearing a black suit with a red tie, and he is holding papers in his hands. On the table are papers, boxes and bows. In the foreground of the photograph is a pew, and behind the table there is a painting on the wall depicting Jesus. The room has wood-paneled walls....
    Photograph by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Hodges, Harry
    Medium
    dye and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 3 1/2 × 3 1/2 in. (8.9 × 8.9 cm)
    Type
    photographs
    portraits
    Collection title
    The Princetta R. Newman Collection of Family Photographs, Tulsa, Oklahoma
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Place depicted
    Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    1975-1985
    Description
    A color photograph of a man standing next to a table with memorial mementoes. He is wearing a black suit with a red tie, and he is holding papers in his hands. On the table are papers, boxes and bows. In the foreground of the photograph is a pew, and behind the table there is a painting on the wall depicting Jesus. The room has wood-paneled walls. The man is identified on the back of the photograph as Harry Hodges.
    Topic
    American South
    American West
    Business
    Communities
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Princetta R. Newman
    Object number
    2014.75.51
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
  • Image for Digital image of a crowd of marchers at the Women's March

    Digital image of a crowd of marchers at the Women's March

    A digital image of a crowd of marchers at the Women's March in Washington, DC on January 21, 2017. The crowd of marchers are on 14th Street between Jefferson and Madison, outside the National Museum of African American History and Culture. Many in the crowd hold handmade posters with text like: [We're Already Great / Back Off], [United We Stand], and [Women's Rights Are Human Rights].
    Photograph by
    Jones, Leah L., American, born 1978
    Subject of
    Unidentified Woman or Women
    Women's March, American, founded 2017
    Medium
    digital
    Dimensions
    H x W: 3840pixels × 5760pixels (3840 × 5760 cm)
    Type
    digital images
    digital media - born digital
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Place depicted
    14th Street, Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    January 21, 2017
    Description
    A digital image of a crowd of marchers at the Women's March in Washington, DC on January 21, 2017. The crowd of marchers are on 14th Street between Jefferson and Madison, outside the National Museum of African American History and Culture. Many in the crowd hold handmade posters with text like: [We're Already Great / Back Off], [United We Stand], and [Women's Rights Are Human Rights].
    126.6 MB
    Topic
    Activism
    Feminism
    Gender
    Identity
    Local and regional
    Museums
    Photography
    Politics (Practical)
    Social reform
    United States--History--2001-
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Leah L. Jones
    Object number
    2017.87.5
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Leah L. Jones
  • Image for Poster for Lying Lips

    Poster for Lying Lips

    A poster for the film Lying Lips depicting two women at a small round table. One woman, wearing a colorful patterned dress, is seated with her head propped on her left hand, her left elbow resting on the table. Her right hand rests on the table next to plates of food. The second woman stands next to her but leans with both hands on the table in front of them....
    Distributed by
    Micheaux Film and Book Company, American, 1918 - 1940
    Subject of
    Harris, Edna Mae, American, 1910 - 1997
    Newsome, Carman, 1912 - 1974
    Jones, Robert Earl, American, 1910 - 2006
    Oscar Micheaux, American, 1884 - 1951
    Medium
    ink on paper (fiber product)
    Dimensions
    H x W (image): 38 15/16 × 25 in. (98.9 × 63.5 cm)
    H x W (sheet): 40 7/8 × 26 15/16 in. (103.8 × 68.5 cm)
    Type
    posters
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Advertisements
    Place used
    United States, North and Central America
    Date
    1939
    Description
    A poster for the film Lying Lips depicting two women at a small round table. One woman, wearing a colorful patterned dress, is seated with her head propped on her left hand, her left elbow resting on the table. Her right hand rests on the table next to plates of food. The second woman stands next to her but leans with both hands on the table in front of them. She wears a black dress with a white collar, cuffs, and apron. In the poster's upper left corner is black text that reads [OSCAR / MICHEAUX / presents] In the center of the poster in large red text are letters that read ["Lying Lips"]. The bottom third of the poster has a solid red background and text in yellow and black letters that reads [EDNA MAE HARRIS / CARMAN NEWSOME / and an all-star COLORED CAST / copyright / MICHEAUX PICTURES CORPORATION / NEW YORK].
    Topic
    Film
    Race films
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2013.118.56
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public domain
  • Image for Mother and Son

    Mother and Son

    A black-and-white photograph by Kenneth Royster of individuals in a church. In the center of the image is an unidentified boy wearing a dark suit. He is standing in the central aisle and facing a woman identified as his mother. She is facing away from the camera with her back and partial left side visible. She is wearing a dark jacket and holding an unidentified object in her left hand....
    Photograph by
    Royster, Kenneth, American, born 1944
    Subject of
    Unidentified Child or Children
    Unidentified Woman or Women
    Medium
    photograph: silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (sheet): 20 × 16 in. (50.8 × 40.6 cm)
    H x W (image): 14 11/16 × 14 15/16 in. (37.3 × 37.9 cm)
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    Portfolio/Series
    Praise
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Place depicted
    United States, North and Central America
    Date
    1998
    Description
    A black-and-white photograph by Kenneth Royster of individuals in a church. In the center of the image is an unidentified boy wearing a dark suit. He is standing in the central aisle and facing a woman identified as his mother. She is facing away from the camera with her back and partial left side visible. She is wearing a dark jacket and holding an unidentified object in her left hand. The pews around the two (2) people are empty. In the background of the image are various people, both sitting and standing. The columns, pointed arches, and stained glass windows of the building are visible in the background. The background is slightly out of focus. There is a numerical inscription on the reverse.
    Topic
    Architecture
    Communities
    Families
    Photography
    Religion
    Religious groups
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Kenneth Royster in honor of Prof. Samuel L. Green
    Object number
    2018.41.1
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Kenneth Royster
  • Image for The Baptism of Ms. Robinson

    The Baptism of Ms. Robinson

    A black-and-white photograph by Kenneth Royster of the baptism of Ms. Robinson. There are three (3) figures in the image, all dressed in white and standing in waist-deep water. Ms. Robinson is in the center of the image. She is shown in motion, emerging from the water. Her mouth is open and her hands are extended toward the camera. A spray of water is visible....
    Photograph by
    Royster, Kenneth, American, born 1944
    Subject of
    Unidentified Man or Men
    Unidentified Woman or Women
    Medium
    photograph: silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (image): 15 × 14 15/16 in. (38.1 × 37.9 cm)
    H x W (sheet): 20 × 16 in. (50.8 × 40.6 cm)
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    Portfolio/Series
    Praise
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Place depicted
    United States, North and Central America
    Date
    1995
    Description
    A black-and-white photograph by Kenneth Royster of the baptism of Ms. Robinson. There are three (3) figures in the image, all dressed in white and standing in waist-deep water. Ms. Robinson is in the center of the image. She is shown in motion, emerging from the water. Her mouth is open and her hands are extended toward the camera. A spray of water is visible. The figures on either side of Ms. Robinson are turned in toward her to help guide her out of the water. There is a numerical inscription and a photographer's stamp on the reverse.
    Topic
    Communities
    Photography
    Religion
    Religious groups
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Kenneth Royster in honor of Prof. Samuel L. Green
    Object number
    2018.41.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Kenneth Royster
  • Image for The Baptism I

    The Baptism I

    A black-and-white photograph by Kenneth Royster of a river baptism. The image shows three (3) unidentified men in the center. They are all wearing white and standing in waist-deep water. The figure in the middle is turned away from the camera, looking down. There is one (1) man on either side of him and each have a hand on his back....
    Photograph by
    Royster, Kenneth, American, born 1944
    Subject of
    Unidentified Man or Men
    Medium
    photograph: silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (image): 15 × 14 15/16 in. (38.1 × 37.9 cm)
    H x W (sheet): 20 × 16 in. (50.8 × 40.6 cm)
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    Portfolio/Series
    Praise
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Place depicted
    United States, North and Central America
    Date
    1997
    Description
    A black-and-white photograph by Kenneth Royster of a river baptism. The image shows three (3) unidentified men in the center. They are all wearing white and standing in waist-deep water. The figure in the middle is turned away from the camera, looking down. There is one (1) man on either side of him and each have a hand on his back. They are partially in profile and are leaning toward the central figure. In the background, the shoreline and trees are visible. There is a numerical inscription on the reverse.
    Topic
    Communities
    Photography
    Religion
    Religious groups
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Kenneth Royster in honor of Prof. Samuel L. Green
    Object number
    2018.41.3
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Kenneth Royster

  • Black and purple figure skating costume worn by Debi Thomas

    Debi Thomas wore this purple and black costume when she won the U.S. and World Championships in 1986. Thomas would go on to become the first African American to win a medal at the Winter Olympics when she won a bronze medal in Ladies’ Singles Figure Skating in Calgary in 1988.
    Worn by
    Dr. Thomas, Debra Janine, American, born 1967
    Created by
    MacDonald Sheehan, Lauren, American, born 1956
    Medium
    Lycra, spandex, polyester, nylon, beads, and sequins
    Dimensions
    H x W: 27 3/16 × 14 9/16 in. (69 × 37 cm)
    Type
    leotards
    sports uniforms
    Classification
    Clothing-Costume
    Clothing-Historical
    Place used
    Geneva, Switzerland, Europe
    Uniondale, Nassau County, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    1986
    Caption
    Debi Thomas wore this purple and black costume when she won the U.S. and World Championships in 1986. Thomas would go on to become the first African American to win a medal at the Winter Olympics when she won a bronze medal in Ladies’ Singles Figure Skating in Calgary in 1988.
    Description
    A black and purple figure skating costume designed by Lauren Sheehan and worn by Debi Thomas in the 1986 U.S. and World Championships. The costume consists of a black, long-sleeve leotard with attached skirt. The leotard features a deep V at the neck, center back and center of each sleeve with sheer panels in the center and decorative crescent-shaped pieces of fabric in various shades of purple along the edges. They are outlined in clear bugle beads and small rhinestones. The body of the costume and sleeves are also covered in large rhinestones set in silver metal rings.
    The skirt of the costume is made up of sheer black pieces of fabric attached to the leotard, with strands of rhinestones, both medium and small. Some of the pieces of sheer black fabric have small, circle sequins at the end, while other have larger petal shaped beads in silver with a rainbow colored design on the back.
    On the back of the costume, a tan zipper runs from the neck down to the lower back.
    Topic
    Athletes
    Clothing and dress
    Figure skating
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Debra Janine Thomas
    Object number
    2016.38.1
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions