Recorded by

The Last Poets, American, founded 1968

Owned by

El-Hadi, Suliaman, American, 1936 - 1995

Medium

plastic and tape

Dimensions

H x W x D: 2 9/16 × 4 × 1/2 in. (6.5 × 10.2 × 1.3 cm)

Type

audio cassettes

Place depicted

Auburn, Cayuga County, New York, United States, North and Central America

Date

April 29, 1978

Description

Black cassette tape with white and pink label. Handwritten information appears on both sides of cassette tape. Side 1 of cassette tape has handwritten information reading, [THE Last PoEts & M.P.C. At/AubuRn CoRRECtional Facility/#2/4-29-78]. Side 2 of cassette tape has handwritten information reading, [PoEts & M.P.C.].

Topic

African American

Hip hop (Music)

Prisons

Spoken word (Poetry)

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Qaddafi El-Hadi in memory of Suliaman El-Hadi

Object number

2014.40.6

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Classification

Media Arts-Audio Recordings

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Created by

Bethel Baptist Institutional Church, American, founded 1838

Subject of

Dr. Wilson, Robert H., American, 1924 - 2011

Medium

ink on paper, metal

Dimensions

H x W x D: 11 × 8 5/8 × 1/16 in. (27.9 × 21.9 × 0.2 cm)

Type

souvenir programs

Place used

Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida, United States, North and Central America

Date

1956

Description

Souvenir program from the Bethel Baptist Institutional Church Brotherhood Alliance for men's day activities. The faded orange cover has black printed text at the top with the title and date, March 18th, 1956, of the program. The program is fastened with two (2) staples. The center of the cover has an image of pastor Rev. Robert H. Wilson. There is an image of the church at the bottom with the location at Hogan and Caroline Streets, Jacksonville, Florida. The interior has images of the men's day officials, a program schedule, and information about committees and speakers. There is an advertisement for the Afro American Life Insurance Company on the back cover.

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Topic

African American

Communities

Men

Religion

Religious groups

United States--Social life and customs

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number

2015.97.40.64

Restrictions & Rights

Public domain

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Classification

Memorabilia and Ephemera

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Created by

Goodwill Baptist Church, American, founded after 1900

Subject of

Rev. Ball, William B., American, born ca. 1890

Medium

ink on paper, metal

Dimensions

H x W x D: 11 × 8 1/2 × 1/16 in. (27.9 × 21.6 × 0.2 cm)

Type

souvenir programs

Place used

Richmond, Virginia, United States, North and Central America

Date

1953

Description

Souvenir program from the dedication of the Goodwill Baptist Church. The tan cover has a thin ribbon graphic border. Below the title, the location, 410 North Monroe Street, Richmond, Va. is listed. The dates for the services [November 22nd through December 11th 1953] are noted above the pastor, Rev. W. B. Ball. The program begins with images and a brief biography of the pastor and his wife, Mary M. Ball. The program has images of church members and committees. There is schedule information interspersed with advertisements. The program is fastened with two (2) staples. The back cover is blank.

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Topic

African American

Communities

Religion

Religious groups

United States--Social life and customs

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number

2015.97.40.66

Restrictions & Rights

Public domain

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Classification

Memorabilia and Ephemera

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Created by

Unidentified

Medium

cotton fabric and cotton batting

Dimensions

H x W x D (On form): 37 × 24 × 20 in. (94 × 61 × 50.8 cm)

Type

quilts

petticoats

Place used

United States, North and Central America

Date

1830s-1840s; repurposed 1890s

Description

This quilted petticoat may have been made from a repurposed wholecloth bedcover or refashioned from a once larger skirt. The front of the textile is faced with a small-scale printed floral vine design in white, yellow, purple, and red blossoms with green leaves on a light brown ground. The back of the textile is faced with an orange striped cotton. A layer of cotton batting was quilted between the front and back facing fabrics. It was hand quilted with off-white cotton thread in an offset grid pattern with a leafy vine border design. The floral printed fabric was turned and hand stitched to the back fabric as binding. The fabrics and quilted motifs indicate it was probably made in the 1830s or 1840s. The fabric may have been imported from France.

The cut textile is turned under and the edges left raw at the interior waistline of the petticoat and the cotton batting can be seen along these raw edges. A small piece of printed cotton with a small-scale repeating design of purple flowers on a yellow ground is stitched at the interior proper left front waist. A long length of off-white cotton twill tape is attached around the back waist to hold gathers in the petticoat. The twill tape remains loose on the front so that the front of the petticoat has a flat silhouette. The petticoat is closed by tying these loose lengths of twill tape at the front waist.The hem of the petticoat is the original binding of the bedcover and the quilted vine border of the bedcover is turned horizontal around the bottom of the petticoat. The textile was probably repurposed into its current form as a petticoat between the 1870s and 1890s due to the flat front and gathered back waist.

Topic

African American

Clothing and dress

Reconstruction (United States History, 1865-1877)

Slavery

United States--History--1865-1921

United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Aaron and Maureen Robinson and Family

Object number

2014.180.1

Restrictions & Rights

No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Classification

Slavery and Freedom Objects

Clothing-Historical

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Illustrated by

Pious, Robert Savon, American, 1908 - 1983

Medium

ink on paper

Dimensions

H x W: 21 7/16 × 13 3/4 in. (54.5 × 35 cm)

Type

posters

Date

1940

Caption

The American Negro Exposition took place at the Chicago Coliseum, July 4 through September 2, 1940. The event recognized two important occasions: the 75th anniversary of the end of the Civil War and the abolition of slavery and the anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation. Featuring the contributions of African Americans to American life since 1865, the Exposition was considered the first Negro World's Fair and the first time that African Americans had the opportunity to present themselves and their stories to the world.

Description

A poster for the American Negro Exposition at the Chicago Coliseum. The image on the poster is of a male standing behind a female. They have their heads turned to their right and have their arms raised. In their right hands they are holding a book and a gear. In their left hands they are holding a document and a broken chain. The background is a pink mountain-scape with Abraham Lincoln’s face at center with a blue sky and pink clouds. Agricultural tools are at the bottom. Black text at the top center of the poster reads: [AMERICAN NEGRO EXPOSITION.] Brown text at the center of the poster reads: [1865] and [1940.] Blue text on a black background at the bottom of the poster reads: [CHICAGO COLISEUM / JULY 4 TO SEPT. 2.] Small black text at the bottom of the poster reads: [AMERICAN NEGRO EXPOSITION HEADQUARTERS, 3632 SOUTH PARKWAY, CHICAGO.]

Topic

African American

Advertising

Communities

Design

Emancipation

Festivals

United States--History--1933-1945

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Gift of Ingrid Rose in Memory of Milton M. Rose

Object number

2015.178

Restrictions & Rights

No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Classification

Memorabilia and Ephemera-Advertisements

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Created by

Unidentified

Subject of

Cloman, Percy William, American, 1897 - 1921

Medium

dye and photographic gelatin on photographic paper

Dimensions

H x W: 3 1/2 × 4 3/8 in. (8.9 × 11.1 cm)

Type

photographs

Place depicted

Eufaula, McIntosh County, Oklahoma, United States, North and Central America

Date

1980

Description

A color photograph of the headstone of Percy William Cloman, brother of Eunice Jackson. The gravestone is a stone marker, surrounded by browning grass and some leaves. Carved at the top of the gravestone is a recessed cross. Engraved below the cross is: [PERCY WILLIAM CLOMAN/ OKLAHOMA/ SGT CO M 65 PIONEER INF/ WORLD WAR I/ JUNE 17, 1897 March 19, 1921]. The photograph has curved corners.

Topic

African American

American South

American West

Communities

Military

World War I

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Princetta R. Newman

Object number

2014.75.58

Restrictions & Rights

No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Collection title

The Princetta R. Newman Collection of Family Photographs, Tulsa, Oklahoma

Classification

Media Arts-Photography

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Created by

Dana Photo Studio, American

Distributed by

The Sommer Studio, American

Subject of

Johnson, Jack, American, 1878 - 1946

Medium

ink on photographic paper on cardboard

Dimensions

H x W: 3 1/2 x 5 7/16 in. (8.9 x 13.8 cm)

Type

photographic postcards

Place captured

Reno, Washoe County, Nevada, United States, North and Central America

Date

1910

Description

A black-and-white photographic postcard of Jack Johnson's corner before the "Fight of the Century" between Johnson and James J. Jeffries. Johnson, seated wears a robe and points with his right hand. He is surrounded by training and support staff.

Topic

African American

Athletes

Boxing

Photography

Race relations

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number

2010.36.1.1

Restrictions & Rights

Public domain

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Classification

Media Arts-Photography

Exhibition

Sports: Leveling the Playing Field

On View

NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 052

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Created by

Dana Photo Studio, American

Subject of

Johnson, Jack, American, 1878 - 1946

Jeffries, James J., American, 1875 - 1953

Medium

ink on photographic paper on cardboard

Dimensions

H x W: 3 1/2 x 5 7/16 in. (8.9 x 13.8 cm)

Type

photographic postcards

Place captured

Reno, Washoe County, Nevada, United States, North and Central America

Date

1910

Description

A black-and-white photographic postcard of the "Fight of the Century" between Jack Johnson and James J. Jeffries. In this photo, the pair are standing chest to chest with interlocking arms.

Topic

African American

Athletes

Boxing

Photography

Race relations

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number

2010.36.1.2

Restrictions & Rights

Public domain

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Classification

Media Arts-Photography

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Photograph by

Unidentified

Subject of

Phillips, Rhoda, American, 1831 - 1906

Medium

silver amalgam, silver on copper photographic plates

Dimensions

H x W (Sheet): 2 x 2 1/2 in. (5.1 x 6.4 cm)

Type

daguerreotypes

Place captured

Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, United States, North and Central America

Date

ca. 1850

Description

A 1/9th plate daguerreotype of Rhoda Phillips (1831-1906), a woman who was born into slavery. She wears a dress with a flower pattern, lace cuffs, and a lace collar. The case is contemporary and has velvet lining.

Topic

African American

Photography

Slavery

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number

2011.34

Restrictions & Rights

Public domain

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Classification

Slavery and Freedom Objects

Media Arts-Photography

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Created by

African Methodist Episcopal Church, American, founded 1816

Subject of

Bethel A.M.E. Church, American, founded 1852

Medium

ink on paper, metal

Dimensions

H x W: 11 × 8 1/2 in. (27.9 × 21.6 cm)

Type

constitutions

Place depicted

San Francisco, California, United States, North and Central America

Date

after 1990

Description

Document of the "Constitution of the Lay Organization" from the California Conference of the A.M.E. Church. The typed document has three (3) sheets of paper stapled together in the upper right corner. The black text is only printed on the front side of each page. The constitution begins with Article II which reads [The object and purpose of this organization is to organize and train the lay members....] before stating objectives a-h. The second page has a history of Bethel A.M.E. Church lay organization from 1941-1990. Committee members are listed on the last page. There is an inscription [554 B] on the reverse. The papers have a crease in the middle from being folded.

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Topic

African American

Communities

Religion

Religious groups

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number

2015.97.40.17.2

Restrictions & Rights

Public domain

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Classification

Documents and Published Materials

Data Source

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Created by

Donaldson, Jeff, American, 1932 - 2004

Subject of

Jackson, Jonathan, American, 1953 - 1970

Haley, Harold Joseph, American, 1904 - 1970

Black Panther Party, American, 1966 - 1982

AfriCOBRA, founded 1968

Medium

paint on cardboard with ink on paper

Dimensions

H x W (artwork): 29 1/8 × 19 5/16 in. (74 × 49 cm)

H x W x D (frame): 31 1/8 × 21 3/16 × 1 3/4 in. (79.1 × 53.8 × 4.5 cm)

Type

paintings

mixed media

Place depicted

San Rafael, Marin County, California, United States, North and Central America

Date

1970

Description

This mixed media work is Jeff Donaldson's interpretation of a photograph taken of the 1970 Marin County courthouse incident. The original newspaper photograph and caption can be seen in the center of the image. The figure on the left in the artwork has his left hand outstretched and the source image in the palm of his hand. In the original photograph, the man on the left is James McClain. In both images, he is holding a gun in his right hand at eye level pointed toward the figure on the right. Unlike McClain in the newspaper photograph, the man in the painting is wearing a black and white horizontally striped shirt with white numbers, [81970], on a black strip reminiscent of prison clothing. He is also wearing tan pants and a white jacket.

The figure on the right in the original image is California Superior Court Judge Harold Haley dressed in black court dress robes. In Donaldson's mixed media piece, the black robes are partially visible but Haley's figure has a skull in place of his head and is reaching toward the man on the left. The piece is multicolored. In the center is black text on a white background that reads [GLASS] and repeats [-SS] below. To the left of the skull is [A] in the stars and stripes pattern of the American flag. The artist signed the work at the bottom. The artwork is floating in a white frame.

Topic

African American

Art

Black power

Law

Mass media

Prisons

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number

2017.33.2

Restrictions & Rights

© Jeff Donaldson

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Classification

Visual Arts

Data Source

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Printed by

Tucker Printing House, American

Subject of

Fisk Jubilee Singers, American, founded 1871

Douglass, Frederick, American, 1818 - 1895

Twain, Mark, American, 1835 - 1910

Medium

ink on paper (fiber product)

Dimensions

H x W: 8 3/4 x 6 1/4 in. (22.2 x 15.9 cm)

Type

handbills

Place printed

Portland, Cumberland County, Maine, United States, North and Central America

Date

1875

Description

A paper handbill advertisement for a performance by the Jubilee Singers on March 23, 1875 at City Hall in an unnamed location. One side of the handbill has the printed title [A SONG FROM FREDERICK DOUGLASS] at the top and then recounts a visit of the Jubilee Singers with Frederick Douglass where he shared a spiritual that he sang while enslaved that inspired him to seek freedom in the North. The lyrics of the song are printed in the center of the handbill. The details for the upcoming performance are printed at the bottom center in large text [CITY HALL / ON THE EVENING OF / TUESDAY, MARCH 23D, 1875. / Tickets now on sale at Stockbridge's]. At the bottom left corner in small print is [Tucker Printing House, Portland.]

The other side of the handbill has printed a letter to [Theo. F. Seward, Esq.] from Samuel Clemens recounting how much he enjoys performances by the Jubilee Singers. At the top of the page in large text is printed [MARK TWAIN / AND THE / Jubilee Singers]. At the bottom center of the page is the text [CITY HALL, / TUESDAY EVENING!].

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Topic

African American

Amusements

Folk (Music)

Resistance

Singers (Musicians)

Slavery

Spirituals (Music)

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number

2011.57.1

Restrictions & Rights

Public domain

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Classification

Memorabilia and Ephemera-Advertisements

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Created by

William Morris Agency, American, 1898 - 2009

Subject of

Cooke, Sam, American, 1931 - 1964

Medium

ink on paper

Dimensions

H x W: 11 x 8 1/2 in. (27.9 x 21.6 cm)

Type

contract documents

Place depicted

Manhattan, New York City, New York, New York, United States, North and Central America

Beverly Hills, Los Angeles County, California, United States, North and Central America

Date

May 26, 1959

Description

A one-year management contract between Sam Cooke and the William Morris Agency. It is comprised of two sheets of white paper with black printed text and additional typed and stamped information. Stapled to the front of the document is a small sheet of white paper with typed text regarding paragraph 3(b) of the contract. Sam Cooke's initials are signed at the bottom of this page.

Topic

African American

Business

Entertainers

Singers (Musicians)

Soul (Music)

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number

2011.68.6

Restrictions & Rights

No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Classification

Documents and Published Materials-Business and Legal Documents

Exhibition

Musical Crossroads

On View

NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 053

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Written by

Mays, Ella Kay

Printed by

Unidentified

Subject of

Louis, Joe, American, 1914 - 1981

Reverend Ewing, Gene, American

Fort Myer Memorial Chapel, American, founded 1861

Arlington National Cemetery, American, founded 1864

Medium

ink on paper

Dimensions

H x W x D: 9 × 6 3/16 (22.8 × 15.7 × 0.1 cm)

Type

programs

Place used

Arlington, Virginia, United States, North and Central America

Date

April 21, 1981

Description

A program from the interment services for Joe Louis. The program is printed in brown ink on tan paper. The front page features a bust portrait of Joe Lewis wearing a suit jacket, dress shirt, and neck tie. Text above and below the image reads [Internment [sic] Services / for / Joe Louis / (Barrow) / May 13, 1914 - April 12, 1981 / ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY / Fort Meyers Memorial Chapel / Arlington, Virginia / Officiant / THE REVEREND GENE EWING]. The obituary by Ella Kay Mays is printed on the second page, the order of ceremonies on the third page, and honorary pallbearers and quotes about Louis on the back page. The program is two (2) pages with a front and back cover.

Topic

African American

Athletes

Boxing

Local and regional

Religious groups

United States--Social life and customs

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number

2013.46.25.5

Restrictions & Rights

No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Collection title

The Laura Cathrell Show-Down Magazine Collection

Classification

Memorabilia and Ephemera

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Written by

Douglass, Frederick, American, 1818 - 1895

Brown, John, American, 1800 - 1859

Received by

Brown, Mary Ann, American, 1817 - 1884

Medium

ink on paper

Dimensions

H x W: 9 7/8 x 7 7/8 in. (25.1 x 20 cm)

Type

letters (correspondence)

Place made

Rochester, Monroe County, New York, United States, North and Central America

Date

January 30, 1858

Description

A letter written by John Brown and Frederick Douglass from Rochester, New York, on January 30, 1858, to Brown's wife and children. The letter is handwritten in black ink on the front and back sides of a single sheet of paper. The letter is first written by Brown, who does not sign his portion beyond "Your Affectionate Husband and Father." Brown writes of missing his wife and children very much, but of not being able to visit them. He also asks his daughter Ruth about her husband, Henry Thompson, becoming involved in Brown's "school," coded language for Brown's militant abolitionist dealings. He further speaks of recruiting his sons for his work and requests that the family write to him under the name "N. Hawkins: Care of Fred'k Douglas [sic] Esq'r Rochester N[.] Y." Douglass writes on the lower half of the verso page with his words oriented three different directions to fit the page. He speaks of his friendship with the Brown family and invites any of them to his home, where John Brown is staying, signing as "Fred. Douglass."

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Topic

African American

Antislavery

Correspondence

Domestic life

Fatherhood

Government

Resistance

Slavery

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number

2009.26.3

Restrictions & Rights

Public Domain

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Classification

Documents and Published Materials

Slavery and Freedom Objects

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Created by

African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, American, founded 1821

Subject of

Blackwell Memorial AME Zion Church, American, founded 1918

Medium

ink on paper

Dimensions

H x W x D: 8 1/16 × 5 1/4 × 3/16 in. (20.5 × 13.3 × 0.4 cm)

Type

journals (periodicals)

Place used

Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America

Date

June 29-July 4, 1948

Description

Booklet of "Journal Proceedings of the Thirty-Eighth Session" from the A.M.E. Zion Church. The tan front cover has a double black border around the black printed text. The lower half of the front cover reads [Held in / Blackwell Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church / Chicago, Illinois / June 29-July 4, 1948 / Bishop John W. Martin, A.M., D.D., L.L.D., / Presiding / Rev. W. T. Beck / Pastor]. The book has a price of twenty-five (25) cents. The journal includes conference rolls, proceeding summaries, and observations and recommendations. The back cover is blank.

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Topic

African American

Communities

Religion

Religious groups

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number

2015.97.40.16

Restrictions & Rights

Unknown - Restrictions Possible

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Classification

Documents and Published Materials-Published Works

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Designed by

Dapper Dan, American, born 1945

Manufactured by

Scala, founded 1921

Worn by

Griffin, William Michael, Jr., American, born 1968

Medium

Hat: wool felt, grosgrain ribbon, feathers, and synthetic fiber

Jacket: leather, nylon cloth, and plastic zipper

Pants: leather, polyester fleece, and plastic closures

Dimensions

H x W x D (2016.10.1-.3 (on form)): 69 × 29 × 15 in. (175.3 × 73.7 × 38.1 cm)

H x W x D (2016.10.2-.3 (on form)): 61 1/2 × 29 × 15 in. (156.2 × 73.7 × 38.1 cm)

Type

ensembles (costume)

Place made

Harlem, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America

Date

2006

Description

An ensemble featuring a brown felt homburg hat (.1) by Scala and a brown leather jacket (.2) and pants (.3) designed by Dapper Dan for Rakim, and worn by Rakim at the 2006 VH1 Hip Hop Honors event.

Topic

African American

Clothing and dress

Fashion

Hip hop (Music)

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Rakim

Object number

2016.10.2

Restrictions & Rights

No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Classification

Clothing-Fashion

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Published by

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, American, founded 1909

Edited by

W.E.B. Du Bois, American, 1868 - 1963

Subject of

Roseland, Harry, American, 1867 - 1950

Medium

ink on paper

Dimensions

9 7/8 x 6 13/16 x 1/8 in. (25.1 x 17.3 x 0.3 cm)

Type

magazines (periodicals)

Place printed

New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America

Date

January 1916

Description

The January 1916 (Vol. 11 No. 3) issue of The Crisis. The front cover features a reproduction of the 1904 painting, "To the Highest Bidder" by Harry Roseland. The black-and-white reproduction depicts a mother and daughter standing in front of a sign that reads, "Auction Sale of Slaves". There are approximately 52 pages.

Topic

African American

Literature

Mass media

Politics (Practical)

Race relations

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

2012.84.12

Restrictions & Rights

Public Domain

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Classification

Documents and Published Materials-Published Works

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture