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  • Pilot Chute from World War II

    Created by
    Pacific Parachute Company, American, 1942 - 1944
    Date
    ca. 1942
    On View
    Community/Third Floor, 3 050
    Exhibition
    Making a Way Out of No Way
    Medium
    nylon , twine and metal
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 5 x 18 3/4 x 18 3/4 in. (12.7 x 47.6 x 47.6 cm)
    H x W x D (Relaxed): 30 x 16 x 14 in. (76.2 x 40.6 x 35.6 cm)
    H x W x D (Open): 30 x 25 x 24 in. (76.2 x 63.5 x 61 cm)
    Description
    A pilot chute made from beige nylon fabric attached to four (4) metal spokes with eight (8) twines coming together in a knot used as the ripcord.
    Place made
    San Diego, California, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Tools and Equipment-Military
    Type
    parachutes
    Topic
    Business
    Military
    World War II
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Herman Warren, Jr. in memory of Howard "Skippy" Smith and Herman Warren Sr.
    Object number
    2012.156
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5b0e745ca-e10c-4972-81e8-543be21a3be0
  • Signed digital print of Colin Kaepernick kneeling during national anthem

    Photograph by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Kaepernick, Colin Rand, American, born 1987
    Signed by
    Kaepernick, Colin Rand, American, born 1987
    Date
    September 1, 2016
    Medium
    dye on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image and sheet): 8 × 10 in. (20.3 × 25.4 cm)
    Description
    A color photograph of the San Francisco 49ers sideline during the singing of the national anthem. Colin Kaepernick at center is down on knee with left elbow resting on left knee. Eric Reid, out of uniform, is to his right with brace on his right hand. Nate Boyer, on Kaepernick's left, wears dark patriotic shirt with jeans and holds hand over heart. The scene is in Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California, as the Chargers' fans and logos are visible within the stadium. Signed at bottom right partly over image of Kaepernick: [Coli / Kap / 7]. Repeating watermark on back of photograph reads [MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC].
    Place depicted
    San Diego, California, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Movement
    Black Lives Matter
    Type
    portraits
    dye diffusion thermal transfer prints
    Topic
    Activism
    Athletes
    Football
    Justice
    Race relations
    Social reform
    U.S. History, 2001-
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Dr. Harry Edwards
    Object number
    2017.10.3
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Getty Images. Permission required for use.
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5e1c3589d-e576-4c33-bc72-f0bf5e37d691
  • Far Western Amateur Athletic Union Championship medal awarded to Eulace Peacock

    Manufactured by
    Unidentified
    Issued by
    Amateur Athletic Union, American, founded 1888
    Received by
    Peacock, Eulace, American, 1914 - 1996
    Date
    1935
    Medium
    sterling silver on metal with silk, dye and thread
    Dimensions
    H x W x D (overall): 2 15/16 × 1 7/16 × 1/4 in. (7.5 × 3.7 × 0.6 cm)
    H x W x D (pin): 1/4 × 1 7/16 × 1/4 in. (0.7 × 3.7 × 0.6 cm)
    H x W x D (ribbon): 1 5/16 × 1 7/16 × 1/4 in. (3.4 × 3.7 × 0.6 cm)
    H x W x D (medal): 1 7/16 × 1 5/16 × 1/8 in. (3.7 × 3.4 × 0.2 cm)
    Description
    Far Western Amateur Athletic Union Championship silver medal for the 100 Yard Dash event awarded to Eulace Peacock in 1935. The medal consists of a gold colored pin holding an orange ribbon attached to a silver medal. The pin is rectangular shaped with a safety closure on the back. Below the pin is an orange ribbon. It is crimped to the bar at each side. Attached to the bottom of the ribbon is a clover shaped, silver colored medal held in place with two (2) jump rings. In the center of the obverse of the medal is a relief depiction of a Greek goddess standing in three quarters profile with her proper right knee resting on a round shield decorated with a eight (8) ray sun motif. Her proper right hand is extended, holding a laurel wreath, and draped over her proper left forearm are two additional wreaths. Printed in relief around the central figure is the text [FAR WESTERN A·A·U· CHAMPIONSHIP]. The reverse of the medal has relief text near the bezel that reads, [SAN DIEGO / 1935]. Inscribed in the center of the medal is engraved text that reads [100 YD. DASH]. There is stamp on the bottom edge of the medal that reads [ALLEN / STERLING].
    Place used
    San Diego, California, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Awards and Medals
    Type
    pins (fasteners)
    medals
    Topic
    Athletes
    Track and field
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    A2014.63.105.1.39
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5fa8a1883-1e49-4c7e-ac7a-24bb7a0e9839
  • Ticket to Super Bowl XXII

    Created by
    National Football League, American, founded 1920
    Subject of
    Williams, Doug, born 1955
    Washington Redskins, American, founded 1932
    Denver Broncos, American, founded 1960
    Date
    1988
    On View
    Community/Third Floor, 3 052
    Exhibition
    Sports: Leveling the Playing Field
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Ticket): 6 5/8 × 2 5/8 in. (16.8 × 6.7 cm)
    H x W x D (Case): 9 5/8 × 4 5/8 × 5/8 in. (24.4 × 11.7 × 1.6 cm)
    Caption
    Washington quarterback Doug Williams was selected as the Most Valuable Player of the game, and he was the first African American quarterback to win the Super Bowl. Washington won the game 42-10.
    Description
    A ticket to Super Bowl XXII between Washington and Denver played on January 31st, 1988. The ticket is for Section 40, Row 4, Seat 3 on the Press Level and has a face price of $100.00. The ticket is intact. The front has an image of a white sculptural archway with the Lombardi Trophy underneath it. In the background is an illustrated view of San Diego. The back has a map of the stadium and surrounding roads. The ticket is housed in a plastic case with a label.
    Place depicted
    San Diego, California, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera
    Type
    admission tickets
    Topic
    Football
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2013.120.11
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd57b1d5eb4-18e0-473c-a3cc-1e45f97fdeaf
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