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Brown tulle hat made by Vanilla Beane
- Created by
- Beane, Vanilla, American, born 1919
- Medium
- cloth, tulle, plastic, lace
- Dimensions
- 3 1/4 × 11 1/2 × 11 3/4 in. (8.3 × 29.2 × 29.8 cm)
- Type
- hats
- Place made
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1950-1969
- Description
- Flat brown hat decorated with tulle made by Vanilla Beane. The hat has a low cylindrical crown set back in a flat circular brim. There is a tulle with brown netting and white specks draped around the crown and pulled over the front brim on the PL side. It is folded at the back and sewn to the brim. The interior of the cap is constructed of a stiff plastic netting, over which is an off-white floral lace, over which is a fine white mesh fabric. The interior of the crown has a strip of brown cloth sewn to it and there is an embroidered black and white tag at the back reading [Bené / WASHINGTON DC].
- Topic
- African American
- Business
- Clothing and dress
- Local and regional
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Vanilla Beane
- Object number
- 2013.141.5
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Vanilla Beane
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Clothing-Fashion
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Red felt bicorn style hat made by Vanilla Beane
- Created by
- Beane, Vanilla, American, born 1919
- Medium
- felt, cloth
- Dimensions
- 6 × 14 3/4 × 8 in. (15.2 × 37.5 × 20.3 cm)
- Type
- hats
- Place made
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- late 20th century
- Description
- A red felt bicorn style hat made by Vanilla Beane. The hat is composed of a single piece of stiff felt that has been folded up at the center front, and slightly PR back. The dome of the hat is cylindrical, with the raised brim attached at the top of the crown. There are red felt bows affixed at the attachment points. The interior of the crown has a thin band of red cloth, with a white embroidered tag reading [Custom Made By / Bené] sewn at the back. There is a bit of loose red thread on the front PL of the hat and a faint impression indicating some decorative element might have been previously placed there.
- Topic
- African American
- Business
- Clothing and dress
- Local and regional
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Vanilla Beane
- Object number
- 2013.141.3
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Vanilla Beane
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Clothing-Fashion
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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African-American Consumer and Business Magazine
- Published by
- Black Pearl Productions, Inc., American, founded 1990
- Attributed to
- African American Business Association, American, founded 1990
- Subject of
- Farrakhan, Louis, American, born 1933
- Benjamin Chavis, American, born 1948
- Owned by
- Bailey, Jan, American, 1942 - 2010
- Medium
- paper, ink, metal
- Dimensions
- H x W: 11 1/8 × 8 9/16 × 1/8 in. (28.3 × 21.7 × 0.3 cm)
- Place printed
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1995
- Description
- Magazine with a large color photograph of Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr. and Minister Louis Farrakhan. The image shows both men standing with Chavis on the left and Farrakhan on the right. Both men are dressed in suits and bow ties. The men stand in an interior room with chairs and small flags resting on the window sills. Behind the men is a palm plant. In the top left of the cover, behind the men, is the partial title of the publication [African-American/CONSUMER]. The word "consumer" is in large red and black letters. In the upper right corner in black text is the date, location, price, and a continuation of the publication title [NOVEMBER"/"DECEMBER 1995/WASHINGTON METRO BALITMORE/NORTHERN VIRGINIA/$3.00/and Business/Magazine]. Down the left side in red and yellow text is the publication's featured article [Million/Man/March/Peaceful/Rally/Makes/History]. On the lower right side is additional text in green and red [Message To/The Masses/Lead,/Follow/or Get/Out Of/The Way!]. Along the bottom of the image is the image caption in black text [Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr. Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan]. The entire image as well as all the text is contained within a yellow border on a black background.
- Topic
- African American
- Business
- Labor
- Local and regional
- Mass media
- Politics (Practical)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2013.201.27
- Restrictions & Rights
- Unknown - Restrictions Possible
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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White gloves worn by Eugene Allen
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Worn by
- Allen, Eugene, American, 1919 - 2010
- Medium
- synthetic fiber, elastic
- Dimensions
- H x W x D (Right glove): 9 1/2 × 6 × 3/4 in. (24.1 × 15.2 × 1.9 cm)
- H x W x D (Left glove): 9 1/2 × 5 3/8 × 1 in. (24.1 × 13.7 × 2.5 cm)
- Place used
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1980s
- Description
- Pair of white gloves from a White House butler uniform worn by Eugene Allen. The gloves have three (3) seams on the back of the hand. There is an elastic band on the interior wrist. The thumb of the left glove is frayed with areas of loss.
- Topic
- African American
- Business
- Clothing and dress
- Government
- Labor
- Local and regional
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Charles E. Allen in memory of Eugene Allen & Helene Allen
- Object number
- 2018.5.1.6ab
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Clothing-Historical
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Box signed by Jimmy Carter housing a cuff link worn by Eugene Allen
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Worn by
- Allen, Eugene, American, 1919 - 2010
- Signed by
- President Carter, Jimmy, American, born 1924
- Medium
- cardboard, coated paper, synthetic fiber, ink
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 3 3/16 × 2 5/16 × 1 in. (8.1 × 5.9 × 2.5 cm)
- Type
- boxes (containers)
- Place used
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1977-1981
- Description
- Box signed by President Jimmy Carter containing one cuff link from a White House butler uniform worn by Eugene Allen. The white box is signed on the lid by Carter in green ink. The white box is slightly discolored. There is an insert inside the box with two (2) hand-made holes to secure cuff links. Only one cuff link is in the box and the second opening is empty.
- Topic
- African American
- Business
- Clothing and dress
- Government
- Labor
- Local and regional
- Politics (Practical)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Charles E. Allen in memory of Eugene Allen & Helene Allen
- Object number
- 2018.5.1.9.2
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Tools and Equipment-Occupational
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Stockpot used to cook collard greens at the Florida Avenue Grill
- Manufactured by
- Unidentified
- Used by
- Florida Avenue Grill, founded 1944
- Medium
- metal
- Dimensions
- H x diameter: 12 × 11 in. (30.5 cm)
- Type
- stockpots
- Place used
- 1100 Florida Ave NW, Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- mid 20th-late 20th century
- Description
- A large metal stockpot with handles, used to cook collard greens at the Florida Avenue Grill restaurant in Washington, DC. The pot is cylindrical with a rolled lip. Two (2) handles are bolted into the sides of the pot below the top rim. Most of the exterior surface is charred and blackened from use.
- Topic
- African American
- Business
- Cooking and dining
- Foodways
- Local and regional
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Imar and Tasha Hutchins, Florida Avenue Grill
- Object number
- 2016.114.6
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Tools and Equipment-Culinary
- Exhibition
- Cultural Expressions
- On View
- NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 050
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Pair of cuff links worn by Eugene Allen
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Worn by
- Allen, Eugene, American, 1919 - 2010
- Medium
- metal, pearl
- Dimensions
- Diameter: 9/16 in. (1.5 cm)
- Type
- cuff links
- tuxedoes
- Place used
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1980s
- Description
- Cuff links from a White House butler uniform worn by Eugene Allen. The cuff links have a circular top and a rectangular toggle at the bottom to secure through the shirt cuffs. The decorative top has grey pearl inlay. One bottom toggle has a decorative center ridge while the other has a linear border.
- Topic
- African American
- Business
- Clothing and dress
- Government
- Labor
- Local and regional
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Charles E. Allen in memory of Eugene Allen & Helene Allen
- Object number
- 2018.5.1.12.1ab
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Clothing-Historical
- Adornment
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Box housing a pair of cuff links worn by Eugene Allen
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Worn by
- Allen, Eugene, American, 1919 - 2010
- Medium
- cardboard, coated paper, synthetic fiber
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 1 7/8 × 9/16 × 2 3/16 in. (4.8 × 1.4 × 5.6 cm)
- Type
- boxes (containers)
- Place used
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1980s
- Description
- Box housing a pair of cuff links from a White House butler uniform worn by Eugene Allen. The grey textured box is blank. There is an insert inside the box with a central slit opening to secure cuff links.
- Topic
- African American
- Business
- Government
- Labor
- Local and regional
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Charles E. Allen in memory of Eugene Allen & Helene Allen
- Object number
- 2018.5.1.12.2
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Tools and Equipment-Occupational
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Cummerbund worn by Eugene Allen
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Worn by
- Allen, Eugene, American, 1919 - 2010
- Medium
- satin, synthetic fiber, metal
- Dimensions
- H x W: 4 7/8 × 36 in. (12.4 × 91.4 cm)
- Type
- cummerbunds
- tuxedoes
- Place used
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Place made
- New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1981
- Description
- Cummerbund from a White House butler uniform worn by Eugene Allen. The wide black satin center has upward-facing pleats in the ‘crumb catcher’ style. The black elastic waistband has metal clasps and a white tag, which reads [S & M]. The interior of the clasp has a manufacturer's name [ORMOND N.Y.C.] and the date, 1981.
- Topic
- African American
- Business
- Clothing and dress
- Government
- Labor
- Local and regional
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Charles E. Allen in memory of Eugene Allen & Helene Allen
- Object number
- 2018.5.1.7
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Clothing-Historical
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Single cuff link worn by Eugene Allen
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Worn by
- Allen, Eugene, American, 1919 - 2010
- Medium
- metal, pearl
- Dimensions
- Diameter: 9/16 in. (1.5 cm)
- Type
- cuff links
- tuxedoes
- Place used
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1980s
- Description
- Cuff link from a White House butler uniform worn by Eugene Allen. The single cuff link has a decorative top with grey pearl inlay.
- Topic
- African American
- Business
- Clothing and dress
- Government
- Labor
- Local and regional
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Charles E. Allen in memory of Eugene Allen & Helene Allen
- Object number
- 2018.5.1.9.1
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Clothing-Historical
- Adornment
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Poster stating "Recycle Our Wealth" used at Million Man March 20th Anniversary
- Printed by
- Justice or Else, American, founded 2015
- Subject of
- Million Man March, American, founded 1995
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 19 × 13 in. (48.3 × 33 cm)
- Type
- posters
- Place collected
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 2015
- Description
- A white rectangular "Recycle Our Wealth" poster.
- In the middle there is a drawing of two (2) hands reaching out and holding several stacks of money. The top proper left corner reads [Recycle] in red, [Our] in black, and [Wealth] in green. These are the Pan-African colors.
- Below the hands the sign reads [Support Our Black Businesses!] in black. To the proper right of the text there is a "Justice...or Else!" logo inside of a black rectangle.
- The logo has the shape of the U.S. Capitol building at the top. There is a line drawing of the Capitol in white. Below it there is a white rectangle. Inside it reads [JUSTICE.../OR/ELSE!] in white. There is a line between "Justice" and "Else" and the "Or" is in the center inside of a square. The "!" makes up a part of the rectangle that is around the words.
- Below the rectangle it reads [20th ANNIVERSARY/THE MILLION MAN MARCH] in white, and below that it reads [10.10.15/WASHINGTON D.C.] in yellow.
- Topic
- African American
- Activism
- Business
- Civil rights
- Justice
- Local and regional
- Men
- Race relations
- Social reform
- United States--History--2001-
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2015.251.3
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Collection title
- Million Man March Anniversary Collection
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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White House badge worn by Eugene Allen
- Issued by
- The White House, founded 1792
- Worn by
- Allen, Eugene, American, 1919 - 2010
- Medium
- plastic, metal, ink, paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 4 1/2 × 2 3/4 in. (11.4 × 7 cm)
- Type
- badges
- Place used
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1980s
- Description
- Identification badge for Eugene Allen from the White House. The badge is in laminated plastic and has a ball chain attachment at the top. The white badge has a blue border and the U.S. Presidential Seal in the center. Partially overlapping the seal, [W H] is perforated through the paper. At the bottom black printed text reads [Eugene C. Allen / White House / Washington, D.C.]. The text and designs are repeated on the back.
- Topic
- African American
- Business
- Clothing and dress
- Government
- Labor
- Local and regional
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Charles E. Allen in memory of Eugene Allen & Helene Allen
- Object number
- 2018.5.1.11
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Clothing-Historical
- Tools and Equipment-Occupational
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Ceramic plate from Wormley & Son catering service
- Created by
- Greenwood China, founded 1861
- Used by
- Wormley & Son, American, 1888 - 1903
- Subject of
- Wormley's Hotel, American, 1871 - 1897
- Medium
- ceramic
- Dimensions
- Depth x Diameter: 1 3/16 × 9 in. (3 × 22.8 cm)
- Type
- dinner plates
- Place made
- Trenton, Mercer County, New Jersey, United States, North and Central America
- Place used
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1888 - 1903
- Description
- A white ceramic dinner plate with a blue printed design around the border. The design is a repeating motif of birds, leaves and curving tendrils. On the verso, the plate is stamped with the business name of "WORMLEY & SON", the name of the catering business owned and operated by James Wormley and his sons in the late 19th century in Washington, DC. The plate also is stamped with the maker's mark “GREENWOOD CHINA, Trenton, N.J.", a style of stamp that Greenwood China started using in 1886.
- Topic
- African American
- Business
- Cooking and dining
- Local and regional
- Ornamentation
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Gift of Mavis Wormley Davis Family
- Object number
- 2015.107
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Decorative Arts, Craft, and Design
- On View
- Smithsonian Castle (1000 Jefferson Dr. NW), The Commons, Room 162
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Menu from the Florida Avenue Grill restaurant
- Manufactured by
- Unidentified
- Used by
- Florida Avenue Grill, founded 1944
- Subject of
- Wilson, Lacey C. Sr., American, died 1989
- Medium
- printing ink on paper, plastic, metal
- Dimensions
- H x W x D (closed): 11 5/8 × 9 3/4 × 5/16 in. (29.5 × 24.8 × 0.8 cm)
- H x W x D (open): 11 5/8 × 27 3/4 × 3/4 in. (29.5 × 70.5 × 1.9 cm)
- Type
- menus
- Place used
- 1100 Florida Avenue NW, Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- after 2009
- Description
- A menu from the Florida Avenue Grill restaurant in Washington, DC. The menu is a tri-fold design, with plastic sleeves bound by plastic trim. The sheets of paper inside each plastic sleeve can be removed or replaced. The front of the menu features a full-page photograph of the restaurant's founder, Lacey C. Wilson Sr., with the logo of the restaurant at the bottom-right corner. Adhered to the upper right hand corner is a sticker, worn around the edges, with the text "FLORIDA AVENUE GRILL / 65th / ANNIVERSARY 200 [obscured]". On the inside of the menu, in the upper banner, are the headers "BREAKFAST" on the left side, "SANDWICHES" in the middle, and "DINNER" on the right. The breakfast menu is listed on the left, sandwiches and daily specials in the middle, and dinners, seafood, desserts and beverages on the right. The verso of the middle fold tells the story of the founding of the Florida Avenue Grill, with pictures of the original owners Bertha Wilson and Lacey C. Wilson Sr., and the subsequent owner Lacey C. Wilson Jr. The back cover has pictures of souvenirs that can be purchased from the restaurant, including a collectible souvenir menu featuring President Barak Obama, a souvenir mug, two kinds of t-shirts, and a keychain. The outermost top left and top right corners are protected with small metal end caps.
- Topic
- African American
- Business
- Cooking and dining
- Foodways
- Local and regional
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Imar and Tasha Hutchins, Florida Avenue Grill
- Object number
- 2016.114.1
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Menu insert from the Florida Avenue Grill restaurant
- Manufactured by
- Unidentified
- Used by
- Florida Avenue Grill, founded 1944
- Medium
- printing ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 11 × 4 3/16 in. (28 × 10.6 cm)
- Type
- menus
- Place used
- 1100 Florida Avenue NW, Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- late 20th-early 21st century
- Description
- A menu insert from the Florida Avenue Grill restaurant in Washington, DC. The insert lists the lunch specials for the Florida Avenue Grill. The insert is printed in maroon ink on paper. There is no printing on the back.
- Topic
- African American
- Business
- Cooking and dining
- Foodways
- Local and regional
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Imar and Tasha Hutchins, Florida Avenue Grill
- Object number
- 2016.114.3
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Tuxedo jacket worn by Eugene Allen
- Manufactured by
- Lewis & Thos. Saltz, Inc., American, founded 1936
- Worn by
- Allen, Eugene, American, 1919 - 2010
- Medium
- wool, satin, thread
- Dimensions
- H x W x D (flat): 33 × 26 1/4 × 1 9/16 in. (83.8 × 66.7 × 4 cm)
- Type
- dinner jackets
- tuxedoes
- Place used
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1980s
- Description
- Tuxedo jacket from a White House butler uniform worn by Eugene Allen. The black jacket has satin lapels and a single button closure. There are pockets with flap closures on the front. There are two (2) buttons on the wrist of each sleeve. A clothing label is sewn into the interior. The label has gold-colored thread, which reads [Lewis & Thos. Saltz / Washington] with a logo in the center. Allen’s name is handwritten inside the right breast pocket.
- Topic
- African American
- Business
- Clothing and dress
- Government
- Labor
- Local and regional
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Charles E. Allen in memory of Eugene Allen & Helene Allen
- Object number
- 2018.5.1.1
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Clothing-Historical
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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SF 50 Personnel Action for position of Pantryman for Eugene Allen
- Printed by
- United States Government Publishing Office, American, founded 1860
- Issued by
- National Park Service, American, founded 1916
- Received by
- Allen, Eugene, American, 1919 - 2010
- Signed by
- Gartside, Frank T.
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 10 1/2 × 8 in. (26.7 × 20.3 cm)
- Type
- personnel records
- Place used
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- April 28, 1952
- Description
- SF 50 Personnel Action for position of Pantryman for Eugene Allen. The paper document has black printed text. At the top [EXECUTIVE MANSION AND GROUNDS / NOTIFICATION OF PERSONNEL ACTION] is printed. Sections of the form have been completed, including for name, date, position title, and salary. The form is signed by Frank T. Gartside, the assistant superintendent for the National Capital Parks. [EMPLOYEE COPY] is printed in the bottom center. The reverse is blank.
- Topic
- African American
- Business
- Government
- Labor
- Local and regional
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Charles E. Allen in memory of Eugene Allen & Helene Allen
- Object number
- 2018.5.2.2
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials-Business and Legal Documents
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Green wrap hat made by Vanilla Beane
- Created by
- Beane, Vanilla, American, born 1919
- Medium
- velveteen on buckram
- Dimensions
- 5 1/4 × 7 1/4 × 8 1/4 in. (13.3 × 18.4 × 21 cm)
- Type
- hats
- Place made
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1950-1969
- Description
- A green velveteen hat with a layered design made by Vanilla Beane. The hat is circular with a rounded peak and constructed by layering a strip of fabric over itself in a wrapped design. The base of the fabric is a light green while the pile is a darker green, giving the hat a two-tone appearance. The interior is supported by a molded buckram form to which the exterior of the hat has been sewn.
- Topic
- African American
- Business
- Clothing and dress
- Local and regional
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Vanilla Beane
- Object number
- 2013.141.1
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Clothing-Fashion
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Wooden hat mallet used by Yvonne DeVigne
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Used by
- DeVigne, Yvonne Berry, American, 1914 - 2004
- Medium
- wood, paper or rawhide
- Dimensions
- 10 × 3 1/2 × 1 9/16 in. (25.4 × 8.9 × 4 cm)
- Type
- mallets (tools)
- Place used
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- mid-20th century
- Description
- A wooden mallet used to shape and work hats owned by Yvonne DeVigne. The head of the mallet is cylindrical and covered in paper or rawhide. The handle of the mallet is carved wood. The handle narrows to a peg at the end that is inserted through the mallet head. Overall the mallet is well worn from use.
- Topic
- African American
- Business
- Craftsmanship
- Fashion
- Local and regional
- Women
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Gaston L. DeVigne, III in memory of his parents Gaston L. DeVigne, II and Yvonne B. DeVigne
- Object number
- 2014.272.5
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Tools and Equipment
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Textured bow tie worn by Eugene Allen
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Worn by
- Allen, Eugene, American, 1919 - 2010
- Medium
- synthetic fiber, metal
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 2 1/4 × 4 3/4 × 3/4 in. (5.7 × 12.1 × 1.9 cm)
- Type
- tuxedoes
- bow ties
- Place used
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Place made
- New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1980s
- Description
- Tuxedo bow tie from a White House butler uniform worn by Eugene Allen. The black bow tie has a textured fabric. The reverse has a metal tie clip engraved with [ORMOND RUST RESIST].
- Topic
- African American
- Business
- Clothing and dress
- Government
- Labor
- Local and regional
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Charles E. Allen in memory of Eugene Allen & Helene Allen
- Object number
- 2018.5.1.4
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Clothing-Historical
- Adornment
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture