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Letter to Frances Albrier from Stokely Carmichael about the Black United Front
- Written by
- Carmichael, Stokely, Trinidadian American, 1941 - 1998
- Received by
- Albrier, Frances M., American, 1898 - 1987
- Subject of
- National Black United Front, American, founded 1970s
- Medium
- ink on paper (fiber product)
- Dimensions
- H x W: 11 x 8 1/2 in. (27.9 x 21.6 cm)
- Type
- letters (correspondence)
- Place depicted
- Oakland, Alameda County, California, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1950s
- Description
- A typewritten letter by Gloria Foster on behalf of Stokely Carmichael inviting Frances Albrier, "Dear Friend," to an organizational meeting for the Black United Front in the San Francisco Bay Area.
- Topic
- African American
- Activism
- Correspondence
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Frances Albrier Collection
- Object number
- 2010.60.33
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
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- Documents and Published Materials
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Angela Davis Speaks at a Rally in DeFremery Park for George Jackson and the Other Soledad Brothers, Who Were on Trial for the Murder of a Guard at Soledad Prison. Next to Angela is Party Member James Burford, Oakland, California, 1970
- Photograph by
- Shames, Stephen, American, born 1947
- Subject of
- Davis, Angela, American, born 1944
- Burford, James
- Black Panther Party, American, 1966 - 1982
- Medium
- silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (Sheet): 15 15/16 × 19 7/8 in. (40.5 × 50.5 cm)
- H x W (Image): 12 5/8 × 18 13/16 in. (32.1 × 47.8 cm)
- Type
- gelatin silver prints
- portraits
- Place depicted
- Oakland, Alameda County, California, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1970, printed 2008
- Description
- A black-and-white photograph of Angela Davis speaking at a rally in DeFremery Park in Oakland, California. Davis is speaking into a microphone on a stand, gesturing with her hands, and holding a piece of paper in her right hand. Black Panther Party member James Burford stands next to Davis, with his arms crossed in front of his chest. Davis and Burford are standing in front of a house or other structure with wood siding and a white-trimmed window.
- Topic
- African American
- Black power
- Photography
- Politics (Practical)
- Prisons
- Resistance
- Social reform
- United States--History--1969-2001
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2014.123.4
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Stephen Shames
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Media Arts-Audio Recordings
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Photograph of a Black History Week display in Oakland, CA
- Photograph by
- Cohen, Moses L., American, 1884 - 1975
- Subject of
- Albrier, Frances M., American, 1898 - 1987
- Medium
- silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 10 x 8 1/8 in. (25.4 x 20.6 cm)
- Type
- photographs
- portraits
- Place depicted
- Oakland, Alameda County, California, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1958
- Description
- A black-and-white photograph of a Black History Week display window arranged by Frances Albrier. The display includes books, issues of Time, Ebony, and Life magazines, records, and a quilt depicting Frederick Douglass.
- Topic
- African American
- Photography
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Frances Albrier Collection
- Object number
- 2010.60.5
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Estate of Moses L. Cohen. Permission required for use.
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Black Panther demonstration, Alameda Co. Court House, Oakland, California, during Huey Newton's trial, #71
- Photograph by
- Jones, Pirkle, American, 1914 - 2009
- Printed by
- Palm Press, American, founded 1977
- Subject of
- Black Panther Party, American, 1966 - 1982
- Unidentified Man or Men
- Medium
- silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper with mat board
- Dimensions
- H x W (Image): 14 × 14 in. (35.6 × 35.6 cm)
- H x W (Sheet): 19 7/8 × 15 7/8 in. (50.5 × 40.3 cm)
- H x W (Mat): 28 x 22 in. (71.1 x 55.9 cm)
- Type
- gelatin silver prints
- portraits
- Place depicted
- Oakland, Alameda County, California, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- July 30, 1968, printed 2011
- Description
- A black-and-white image of three African American men wearing leather jackets and berets and carrying Free Huey banners on the court house steps.
- Topic
- African American
- Photography
- Politics (Practical)
- Social reform
- United States--History--1961-1969
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2012.149.1
- Restrictions & Rights
- © 2011 Pirkle Jones Foundation
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Portfolio/Series
- A Photo Essay on The Black Panthers, 1968
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Serving Barbecue at the Free Huey Rally, De Fremery Park, Oakland, California, #34
- Photograph by
- Baruch, Ruth-Marion, German American, 1922 - 1997
- Printed by
- Palm Press, American, founded 1977
- Subject of
- Black Panther Party, American, 1966 - 1982
- Unidentified Woman or Women
- Medium
- silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper with mat board
- Dimensions
- H x W (Image): 16 x 20 in. (40.6 x 50.8 cm)
- H x W (Mat): 22 x 28 in. (55.9 x 71.1 cm)
- Type
- gelatin silver prints
- Place depicted
- Oakland, Alameda County, California, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- July 14, 1968, printed 2012
- Description
- A black-and-white image of three African American women gathered around a table of food, with plates in hand.
- Topic
- African American
- Photography
- Politics (Practical)
- Social reform
- United States--History--1961-1969
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2012.149.5
- Restrictions & Rights
- ©2011 Pirkle Jones Foundation
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Portfolio/Series
- A Photo Essay on The Black Panthers, 1968
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Portrait of Captain David Hilliard, Chief of Staff of the Black Panther Party, at Bobby Hutton Memorial Park, Oakland, California, No. 152
- Photograph by
- Jones, Pirkle, American, 1914 - 2009
- Printed by
- Palm Press, American, founded 1977
- Subject of
- Black Panther Party, American, 1966 - 1982
- Hilliard, David, American, born 1942
- Medium
- silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper with mat board
- Dimensions
- H x W (Image): 20 x 16 in. (50.8 x 40.6 cm)
- H x W (Mat): 28 x 22 in. (71.1 x 55.9 cm)
- Type
- gelatin silver prints
- portraits
- Place depicted
- Oakland, Alameda County, California, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- September 22, 1968, printed 2012
- Description
- A black-and-white image of a man, David Hilliard, surrounded by his wife, three sons and a daughter
- Topic
- African American
- Photography
- Politics (Practical)
- Social reform
- United States--History--1961-1969
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2012.149.6
- Restrictions & Rights
- © 2011 Pirkle Jones Foundation
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Portfolio/Series
- A Photo Essay on The Black Panthers, 1968
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Couple listening at Free Huey Rally, De Fremery Park, Oakland, CA, No. 15
- Photograph by
- Jones, Pirkle, American, 1914 - 2009
- Printed by
- Palm Press, American, founded 1977
- Subject of
- Black Panther Party, American, 1966 - 1982
- Unidentified Woman or Women
- Unidentified Man or Men
- Medium
- silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper with mat board
- Dimensions
- H x W (Image): 16 x 20 in. (40.6 x 50.8 cm)
- H x W (Mat): 22 x 28 in. (55.9 x 71.1 cm)
- Type
- gelatin silver prints
- portraits
- Place depicted
- Oakland, Alameda County, California, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- August 25, 1968; printed 2012
- Description
- A black-and-white image of a young African American couple. The woman wears a striped shirt and pearl earrings and the man wears a [Free Black Panther Prisoners] button on his jacket lapel. A white man operates a camera just behind them.
- Topic
- African American
- Photography
- Politics (Practical)
- Social reform
- United States--History--1961-1969
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Pirkle Jones Foundation
- Object number
- 2012.83.2
- Restrictions & Rights
- ©2011 Pirkle Jones Foundation
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Portfolio/Series
- A Photo Essay on the Black Panthers, 1968
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Black Panther couple listening, Free Huey Rally, De Fremery Park, Oakland, CA, No. 20
- Photograph by
- Jones, Pirkle, American, 1914 - 2009
- Printed by
- Palm Press, American, founded 1977
- Subject of
- Black Panther Party, American, 1966 - 1982
- Unidentified Man or Men
- Unidentified Woman or Women
- Medium
- silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper with mat board
- Dimensions
- H x W (Image): 17 7/8 x 11 7/8 in. (45.5 x 30.2 cm)
- H x W (Mat): 28 x 22 in. (71.1 x 55.9 cm)
- Type
- gelatin silver prints
- portraits
- Place depicted
- Oakland, Alameda County, California, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- July 14, 1968; printed 2010
- Description
- A black-and-white image of young African American couple standing in a crowd. Man wears a leather jacket and beret with four buttons. Woman wears a Black Panther shirt.
- Topic
- African American
- Photography
- Politics (Practical)
- Social reform
- United States--History--1961-1969
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Pirkle Jones Foundation
- Object number
- 2012.83.3
- Restrictions & Rights
- © 2011 Pirkle Jones Foundation
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Portfolio/Series
- A Photo Essay on the Black Panthers, 1968
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Black Panther guards at Free Huey Rally, Bobby Hutton Memorial Park, Oakland, CA, No. 21
- Photograph by
- Baruch, Ruth-Marion, German American, 1922 - 1997
- Printed by
- Palm Press, American, founded 1977
- Subject of
- Black Panther Party, American, 1966 - 1982
- Unidentified Man or Men
- Medium
- silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper with mat board
- Dimensions
- H x W (Image): 11 7/8 x 17 1/2 in. (30.2 x 44.5 cm)
- H x W (Mat): 22 x 28 in. (55.9 x 71.1 cm)
- Type
- gelatin silver prints
- portraits
- Place depicted
- Oakland, Alameda County, California, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- August 25, 1968; printed 2010
- Description
- A black-and-white image of two young, African American male Black Panther guards, in berets and leather jackets. One man faces ahead, while the other looks over his shoulder.
- Topic
- African American
- Photography
- Politics (Practical)
- Social reform
- United States--History--1961-1969
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Pirkle Jones Foundation
- Object number
- 2012.83.4
- Restrictions & Rights
- ©2011 Pirkle Jones Foundation
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Portfolio/Series
- A Photo Essay on the Black Panthers, 1968
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Children cutting bread which was brought to the Free Huey Rally by the Diggers, De Fremery Park, Oakland, CA, No. 35
- Photograph by
- Baruch, Ruth-Marion, German American, 1922 - 1997
- Printed by
- Palm Press, American, founded 1977
- Subject of
- Black Panther Party, American, 1966 - 1982
- Unidentified Child or Children
- Medium
- silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper with mat board
- Dimensions
- H x W (Image): 20 x 16 in. (50.8 x 40.6 cm)
- H x W (Mat): 28 x 22 in. (71.1 x 55.9 cm)
- Type
- gelatin silver prints
- Place depicted
- Oakland, Alameda County, California, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- July 28, 1968; printed 2012
- Description
- A black-and-white image of five young African American boys sitting on the grass cutting loaves of bread.
- Topic
- African American
- Photography
- Politics (Practical)
- Social reform
- United States--History--1961-1969
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Pirkle Jones Foundation
- Object number
- 2012.83.5
- Restrictions & Rights
- ©2011 Pirkle Jones Foundation
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Portfolio/Series
- A Photo Essay on the Black Panthers, 1968
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Black Panthers from Sacramento, Free Huey Rally, Bobby Hutton Memorial Park, Oakland, CA, No. 62
- Photograph by
- Jones, Pirkle, American, 1914 - 2009
- Printed by
- Palm Press, American, founded 1977
- Subject of
- Black Panther Party, American, 1966 - 1982
- Carlton, Mary Ann, American, born 1951
- Henderson, Delores, American
- Lee, Joyce, American
- Means, Joyce, American
- Hill, Paula, American
- Medium
- silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper with mat board
- Dimensions
- H x W (Image): 11 7/8 × 17 7/8 in. (30.2 × 45.4 cm)
- H x W (Sheet): 16 × 19 7/8 in. (40.6 × 50.5 cm)
- H x W (Mat): 22 × 28 1/8 in. (55.9 × 71.4 cm)
- Type
- gelatin silver prints
- Place depicted
- Oakland, Alameda County, California, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- August 25, 1968; printed 2010
- Description
- A black and white photograph of six African American women at a Black Panther rally. The women are pictured with their left fists raised in the air. The women pictured are, from left to right, unidentified, Mary Ann Carlton, Delores Henderson, Joyce Lee, Joyce Means, and Paula Hill.
- Topic
- African American
- Photography
- Politics (Practical)
- Social reform
- United States--History--1961-1969
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Pirkle Jones Foundation
- Object number
- 2012.83.6
- Restrictions & Rights
- © 2011 Pirkle Jones Foundation
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Portfolio/Series
- A Photo Essay on the Black Panthers, 1968
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Costume worn by Terry Ellis in “My Lovin’ (You’re Never Gonna Get It)” video
- Designed by
- Flynn, Danny
- Worn by
- Ellis, Terry Lynn, American, born 1963
- Subject of
- En Vogue, American, founded 1989
- Medium
- Dress: aluminum mesh
- Bra: Polyester fiber, polyurethane and metal (underwire)
- Bikini briefs: nylon and spandex
- Shoes: leather, plastic, rubber, metal and glittered mesh
- Dimensions
- H x W (.1, Dress, flat): 28 1/2 × 16 in. (72.4 × 40.6 cm)
- H x W x D (.1, Dress, on form): 27 × 12 3/4 × 10 in. (68.6 × 32.4 × 25.4 cm)
- H x W (.2, Bra, flat): 9 3/4 × 12 1/2 in. (24.8 × 31.8 cm)
- H x W x D (.2, Bra, on form): 9 1/2 × 10 × 9 in. (24.1 × 25.4 × 22.9 cm)
- H x W (.3, Bikini briefs, flat): 8 × 12 1/4 in. (20.3 × 31.1 cm)
- H x W x D (.3, Bikini briefs, on form): 8 1/2 × 12 1/2 × 8 in. (21.6 × 31.8 × 20.3 cm)
- H x W x D (.4a, Shoe (left)): 5 1/2 × 3 1/4 × 10 in. (14 × 8.3 × 25.4 cm)
- H x W x D (.4b, Shoe (right)): 5 1/2 × 3 1/4 × 10 in. (14 × 8.3 × 25.4 cm)
- Type
- bikinis (underwear)
- brassieres
- pumps (shoes)
- sheath dresses
- Place used
- Oakland, Alameda County, California, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1992
- Description
- A costume worn by Terry Ellis of En Vogue for the music video “My Lovin’ (You’re Never Gonna Get It)” (1992) comprised of a dress (.1), a bra (.2), a pair of bikini briefs (.3), and a pair of shoes (.4ab).
- Dress (.1): Mini-length shift dress made of small (1/4-inch) interlocking silver metal octagonal discs. The dress is sleeveless, with a deep v-neck front and a low-cut straight back bodice. The dress is not lined.
- Bra (.2): Metallic silver bra in an underwire demi cup style with adjustable straps and an adjustable hook-and-eye back closure. The bra is not lined.
- Bikini briefs (.3): Metallic silver bikini style briefs. The briefs are not lined.
- Shoes (.4ab): Pair of metallic silver close-toed high-heeled shoes. The shoes have a pointed silver toe cap attached to a vamp made of silver glittered mesh. Two silver straps border the back edge of the vamp and cross at the top of the vamp, continuing across the top of the foot and attached to the sole just in front of the heel. A silver heel strap is attached to the front straps. The curved heels have a tan rubber bottom. A black non-slip rubber pad is adhered to the front half of the soles with a logo of a cat punching above the words "CAT'S PAW."
- Topic
- African American
- Clothing and dress
- Popular music
- Singers (Musicians)
- Women
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of En Vogue
- Object number
- 2014.189.10.1-.4ab
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Clothing-Costume
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
-
Costume worn by Cindy Herron in “My Lovin’ (You’re Never Gonna Get It)” video
- Designed by
- Flynn, Danny
- Worn by
- Herron, Cindy, American, born 1961
- Subject of
- En Vogue, American, founded 1989
- Medium
- Dress: aluminum mesh
- Bra: Polyester fiber, polyurethane and metal (underwire)
- Bikini briefs: nylon and spandex
- Shoes: leather, plastic, rubber, metal and glittered mesh
- Dimensions
- H x W (.1, Dress, flat): 30 × 16 1/2 in. (76.2 × 41.9 cm)
- H x W x D (.1, Dress, on form): 28 × 12 3/4 × 10 in. (71.1 × 32.4 × 25.4 cm)
- H x W (.2, Bra, flat): 10 × 13 3/4 in. (25.4 × 34.9 cm)
- H x W x D (.2, Bra, on form): 9 1/2 × 10 × 9 in. (24.1 × 25.4 × 22.9 cm)
- H x W (.3, Bikini briefs, flat): 8 1/4 × 12 in. (21 × 30.5 cm)
- H x W x D (.3, Bikini briefs, on form): 8 1/2 × 12 1/2 × 8 in. (21.6 × 31.8 × 20.3 cm)
- H x W x D (.4a, Shoe (left)): 5 × 3 3/8 × 10 3/8 in. (12.7 × 8.6 × 26.4 cm)
- H x W x D (.4b, Shoe (right)): 5 × 3 3/8 × 10 3/8 in. (12.7 × 8.6 × 26.4 cm)
- Type
- bikinis (underwear)
- brassieres
- pumps (shoes)
- sheath dresses
- Place used
- Oakland, Alameda County, California, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1992
- Description
- A costume worn by Cindy Herron of En Vogue for the music video “My Lovin’ (You’re Never Gonna Get It)” (1992) comprised of a dress (.1), a bra (.2), a pair of bikini briefs (.3), and a pair of shoes (.4ab).
- Dress (.1): Mini-length shift dress made of small (1/4-inch) interlocking silver metal octagonal discs. The dress is sleeveless, with a scoop neck front bodice. The straps are crossed to form an "x" at the center back bodice. The dress is not lined.
- Bra (.2): Metallic silver bra in an underwire demi cup style with adjustable straps and an adjustable hook-and-eye back closure. The bra is not lined.
- Bikini briefs (.3): Metallic silver bikini style briefs. The briefs are not lined.
- Shoes (.4ab): Pair of metallic silver close-toed high-heeled shoes. The shoes have a pointed silver toe cap attached to a vamp made of silver glittered mesh. Two silver straps border the back edge of the vamp and cross at the top of the vamp, continuing across the top of the foot and attached to the sole just in front of the heel. A silver heel strap is attached to the front straps. The curved heels have a tan rubber bottom. A black non-slip rubber pad is adhered to the front half of the soles with a logo of a cat punching above the words "CAT'S PAW."
- Topic
- African American
- Actors
- Clothing and dress
- Popular music
- Singers (Musicians)
- Women
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of En Vogue
- Object number
- 2014.189.11.1-.4ab
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Clothing-Costume
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
-
Costume worn by Dawn Robinson in “My Lovin’ (You’re Never Gonna Get It)” video
- Designed by
- Flynn, Danny
- Worn by
- Robinson, Dawn Sherrese, American, born 1965
- Subject of
- En Vogue, American, founded 1989
- Medium
- Dress: aluminum mesh
- Bra: Polyester fiber, polyurethane and metal (underwire)
- Bikini briefs: nylon and spandex
- Shoes: leather, plastic, rubber and metal
- Dimensions
- H x W (.1, Dress, flat): 30 × 18 in. (76.2 × 45.7 cm)
- H x W x D (.1, Dress, on form): 29 × 12 3/4 × 10 in. (73.7 × 32.4 × 25.4 cm)
- H x W (.2, Bra, flat): 10 × 12 in. (25.4 × 30.5 cm)
- H x W x D (.2, Bra, on form): 9 1/2 × 10 × 9 in. (24.1 × 25.4 × 22.9 cm)
- H x W (.3, Bikini briefs, flat): 7 3/4 × 10 1/2 in. (19.7 × 26.7 cm)
- H x W x D (.3, Bikini briefs, on form): 8 1/2 × 12 1/2 × 8 in. (21.6 × 31.8 × 20.3 cm)
- H x W x D (.4a, Shoe (left)): 5 1/4 × 3 3/8 × 9 3/8 in. (13.3 × 8.6 × 23.8 cm)
- H x W x D (.4b, Shoe (right)): 5 1/4 × 3 1/8 × 9 3/8 in. (13.3 × 7.9 × 23.8 cm)
- Type
- bikinis (underwear)
- brassieres
- pumps (shoes)
- sheath dresses
- Place used
- Oakland, Alameda County, California, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1992
- Description
- A costume worn by Dawn Robinson of En Vogue for the music video “My Lovin’ (You’re Never Gonna Get It)” (1992) comprised of a dress (.1), a bra (.2), a pair of bikini briefs (.3), and a pair of shoes (.4ab).
- Dress (.1): Mini-length shift dress made of small (1/4-inch) interlocking silver metal octagonal discs. The dress is sleeveless, with a deep v-neck front bodice. The back bodice is open, with one (1) straight 2-inch strap running horizontally across the mid-back above a triangular cut-out. The dress is not lined.
- Bra (.2): Metallic silver bra in an underwire demi cup style with adjustable straps and an adjustable hook-and-eye back closure. The bra is not lined.
- Bikini briefs (.3): Metallic silver bikini style briefs. The briefs are not lined.
- Shoes (.4ab): Pair of metallic silver open-toed high-heeled shoes. The vamp has a crisscrossing swirled pattern over the top of the front of the foot. A t-strap style closure connects the vamp to the heel cap. The straps close with a metal snap and have a decorative silver buckle. The curved heels have a black rubber bottom. A cream non-slip rubber pad is adhered to the front half of the soles.
- Topic
- African American
- Clothing and dress
- Popular music
- Singers (Musicians)
- Women
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of En Vogue
- Object number
- 2014.189.8.1-.4ab
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Clothing-Costume
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
-
Costume worn by Maxine Jones in “My Lovin’ (You’re Never Gonna Get It)” video
- Designed by
- Flynn, Danny
- Worn by
- Jones, Maxine, American, born 1962
- Subject of
- En Vogue, American, founded 1989
- Medium
- Dress: aluminum mesh
- Bra: Polyester fiber, polyurethane and metal (underwire)
- Bikini briefs: nylon and spandex
- Shoes: leather, plastic, rubber and metal
- Dimensions
- H x W (.1, Dress, flat): 29 × 19 1/2 in. (73.7 × 49.5 cm)
- H x W x D (.1, dress, on form): 28 × 12 3/4 × 10 in. (71.1 × 32.4 × 25.4 cm)
- H x W (.2, Bra, flat): 10 1/4 × 14 in. (26 × 35.6 cm)
- H x W x D (.2, Bra, on form): 9 1/4 × 10 × 9 in. (23.5 × 25.4 × 22.9 cm)
- H x W (.3, Bikini briefs, flat): 8 × 10 3/4 in. (20.3 × 27.3 cm)
- H x W x D (.3, Bikini briefs, on form): 8 1/2 × 12 1/2 × 8 in. (21.6 × 31.8 × 20.3 cm)
- H x W x D (.4a, Shoe (left)): 5 1/4 × 3 1/4 × 9 3/4 in. (13.3 × 8.3 × 24.8 cm)
- H x W x D (.4b, Shoe (right)): 5 1/4 × 3 1/8 × 9 3/4 in. (13.3 × 7.9 × 24.8 cm)
- Type
- bikinis (underwear)
- brassieres
- pumps (shoes)
- sheath dresses
- Place used
- Oakland, Alameda County, California, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1992
- Description
- A costume worn by Maxine Jones of En Vogue for the music video “My Lovin’ (You’re Never Gonna Get It)” (1992) comprised of a dress (.1), a bra (.2), a pair of bikini briefs (.3), and a pair of shoes (.4ab).
- Dress (.1): Mini-length shift dress made of small (1/4-inch) interlocking silver metal octagonal discs. The dress is sleeveless, with a v-neck front and back bodice. The dress is not lined.
- Bra (.2): Metallic silver bra in an underwire demi cup style with adjustable straps and an adjustable hook-and-eye back closure. The bra is not lined.
- Bikini briefs (.3): Metallic silver bikini style briefs. The briefs are not lined.
- Shoes (.4ab): Pair of metallic silver open-toed high-heeled shoes. The vamp has a crisscrossing swirled pattern over the top of the front of the foot. A t-strap style closure connects the vamp to the heel cap. The straps close with a metal snap and have a decorative silver buckle. The curved heels are a dark tan and have a black rubber bottom. A cream non-slip rubber pad is adhered to the front half of the soles. Thin foam padding is adhered to the insoles of the toes.
- Topic
- African American
- Clothing and dress
- Popular music
- Singers (Musicians)
- Women
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of En Vogue
- Object number
- 2014.189.9.1-.4ab
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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- Classification
- Clothing-Costume
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
-
Fur coat worn by Max Julien as Goldie in the film The Mack
- Worn by
- Julien, Max, American, born 1945
- Medium
- fur, leather, cellulose acetate cloth, and plastic buttons
- Dimensions
- H x W x D (On form): 54 3/4 × 26 3/4 × 12 1/2 in. (139.1 × 67.9 × 31.8 cm)
- Type
- coats
- Place used
- Oakland, Alameda County, California, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1973
- Description
- This cream fur coat was worn by Max Julien as the character John "Goldie" Mickens in the 1973 film "The Mack." The single-breasted fur coat is long, falling mid-calf on Julien, with an oversized notched spread collar, full-length sleeves, and a split tail. It closes at the center front with two (2) large round pearl-like plastic buttons. The cuffs, the interior front opening, and the interior tails are trimmed with white leather. The yoke and the collar lining are also faced in white leather. A 2 1/2 inch wide belt of the white leather is attached at the sides across the back waist. The coat is fully lined with cream acetate.
- Topic
- African American
- Actors
- Blaxploitation films
- Clothing and dress
- Costume
- Fashion
- Hollywood (Film)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2015.199
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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- Classification
- Clothing-Costume
- Exhibition
- Taking the Stage
- On View
- NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 054
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
-
Photographic print of the 1941 Homestead Grays
- Photograph by
- Charles "Teenie" Harris, American, 1908 - 1998
- Subject of
- Homestead Grays, American, 1912 - 1950
- Posey, Seward Hayes, 1887 - 1951
- Gaston, Robert
- Wright, Johnny
- Leonard, Buck, American, 1907 - 1997
- McDuffie, Terris, American, 1910 - 1968
- Partlow, Roy, American, 1911 - 1987
- Wilson, Jud
- Hamilton, J. C.
- Whatley, Dave, American, born 1914
- Harris, Vic
- Brown, Ray
- Williams, Chester
- Easterling, Howard, American, 1911 - 1993
- Carlisle, Matt, American, 1910 - 1973
- Medium
- silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (Image): 9 × 11 7/16 in. (22.9 × 29.1 cm)
- H x W (Sheet): 11 × 13 15/16 in. (27.9 × 35.4 cm)
- Type
- gelatin silver prints
- portraits
- Place depicted
- Oakland, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1941
- Description
- A black and white photograph of Homestead Grays baseball team posed on Forbes Field in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. The team is pictured in two rows with team manager Seward "See" Posey sitting in front at center. The first row, kneeling, from the left, includes: kneeling from left: Robert "Rab Roy" Gaston, Johnny Wright, Buck Leonard, Terris McDuffie, Roy Partlow, Jud Wilson, and unknown. The second row, standing, from the left includes: J. C. Hamilton, Dave Whatley, Vic Harris, Ray Brown, Chester Williams, Howard Easterling, and Matt Carlisle. The bottom right corner has an inscription of the number: [340]. The back of the photograph is blank.
- Topic
- African American
- Athletes
- Baseball
- Photography
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from Charles A. Harris and Beatrice Harris in memory of Charles "Teenie" Harris
- Object number
- 2014.302.78
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Carnegie Museum of Art, Charles "Teenie" Harris Archive
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- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
-
Dr. Jacquelyn Grant prays that her words might be blessed before delivering the morning sermon on annual Women’s Day at Allen Temple Baptist Church, Oakland, California, 1998
- Photograph by
- Johnson, Jason Miccolo, American
- Subject of
- Allen Temple Baptist Church, American, founded 1919
- Dr. Grant, Jacquelyn, American, born 1948
- Medium
- silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (Image): 18 5/8 x 13 1/8 in. (47.3 x 33.3 cm)
- H x W (Image and Sheet): 19 7/8 x 15 7/8 in. (50.5 x 40.3 cm)
- Type
- gelatin silver prints
- Place captured
- Oakland, Alameda County, California, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1998; printed 2012
- Description
- A black-and-white photograph of Dr. Jacquelyn Grant standing behind a podium in prayer. Her head is bowed and her eyes are closed. Her hands are almost pressed with fingers extended. No inscriptions on the front or back.
- Topic
- African American
- Photography
- Religious groups
- Women
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2012.141.1
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Jason Miccolo Johnson
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- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
-
Black and white poster of Huey Newton and Bobby Seale
- Created by
- Black Panther Party, American, 1966 - 1982
- Subject of
- Dr. Newton, Huey P., American, 1942 - 1989
- Seale, Bobby, American, born 1936
- Medium
- lithographic ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 29 x 23 in. (73.7 x 58.4 cm)
- Type
- posters
- Place depicted
- Oakland, Alameda County, California, United States, North and Central America
- Emeryville, Alameda County, California, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- ca. 1971
- Description
- A framed black and white poster of Huey Newton and Bobby Seale in front of the storefront headquarters of the Black Panther Party in Oakland, California. Both men are wearing berets and leather jackets and are armed with assault rifles. Below the image is this quote from Newton: [The racist dog policemen must withdraw immediately from our communities, cease their wanton murder and brutality and torture of black people, or face the wrath of the armed people].
- Topic
- African American
- Black power
- Civil Rights
- Justice
- Political organizations
- United States--History--1969-2001
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2012.46.20
- Restrictions & Rights
- Unknown - Restrictions Possible
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- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
- 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
-
Valerie Wilson at the Intercommunal Youth Institute, Oakland, 1971
- Photograph by
- Shames, Stephen, American, born 1947
- Subject of
- Wilson, Valerie
- Medium
- silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (Sheet): 19 7/8 × 16 in. (50.5 × 40.6 cm)
- H x W (Image): 18 5/8 × 12 1/2 in. (47.3 × 31.8 cm)
- Type
- gelatin silver prints
- portraits
- Place depicted
- Oakland, Alameda County, California, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1971, printed 2014
- Description
- A black-and-white photograph of a young girl student, Valerie Wilson, standing next to a blackboard in a classroom at the Intercommunal Youth Institute in Oakland, California. She is wearing a school uniform, including a white button-down blouse, a skirt and a beret. Her left hand rests on the top edge of the blackboard. She is looking up and out of frame to the proper left side. Behind Wilson are other students, school desks, and posters on the wall, including a poster of Huey Newton.
- Topic
- African American
- Black power
- Education
- Photography
- Politics (Practical)
- Resistance
- Social reform
- United States--History--1969-2001
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2014.123.1
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Stephen Shames
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- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture