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  • In Pursuit of Flavor

    Written by
    Lewis, Edna, American, 1916 - 2006
    Published by
    Alfred A. Knopf, Inc., American, founded 1915
    Printed by
    R. R. Donnelley and Sons Company, American, founded 1864
    Illustrated by
    Waller, Louisa Jones
    Photograph by
    Hill, John T., American, born 1934
    Designed by
    Tan, Virginia
    Date
    October 1988
    On View
    Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 050
    Exhibition
    Cultural Expressions
    Medium
    ink on paper with cardboard and thread
    Dimensions
    H x W x D (Closed): 8 1/2 × 6 5/8 × 1 1/4 in. (21.6 × 16.8 × 3.2 cm)
    H x W x D (Open (on cradle)): 8 1/2 × 10 1/2 × 2 1/4 in. (21.6 × 26.7 × 5.7 cm)
    Description
    A first edition, hardcover book with dust jacket, In Pursuit of Flavor by Edna Lewis. The dust jacket features a full cover image of the author in a market surrounded by different varieties of fruits and vegetables. She is holding a basket in her proper right hand and smelling a yellow pear with her proper left hand. Lewis is wearing a red patterned dress and has her hair pulled back in a bun. At the top of the front dust jacket is a green banner with yellow text with purple detailing that reads [EDNA LEWIS]. Along the right side are yellow call-outs with red and purple text that reads [IN / PURSUIT / OF / FLAVOR / 200 wonderful-tasting / American dishes—old-fashioned / country recipes and new ideas— / along with Edna Lewis's secrets / for getting the best flavor / from the foods available today]. The back of the dust jacket features three endorsements of Lewis’s books and a printed barcode. The front cover of the book is yellow. It features an illustration in dark red ink of the author preparing food on a counter top with some photographs hanging on the wall behind her. The back cover is a continuation of the front cover illustration depicting jugs, containers, and cooking utensils on a countertop. Above the countertop a spice rack on the right and a glass-front cabinet with food items stored inside on the left. The top half of the spine features the author’s name and title of the book above an illustration of a tea cup, saucer and spoon, all in dark red ink. Below the illustration is the publisher’s name [KNOPF] and animal logo in dark red ink. The book has orange endpapers. There are three hundred and twenty-three (323) interior pages that are white with brown type and brown illustrations on most pages.
    Place printed
    Harrisonburg, Rockingham County, Virginia, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials-Published Works
    Type
    hardcover books
    Topic
    Caricature and cartoons
    Cooking and dining
    Foodways
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2016.18
    Restrictions & Rights
    © 1988 Edna Lewis. Permission required for use.
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd582d2a261-c539-41fb-afcb-cef3771e4cf4
  • Broadside from the N.A.A.C.P. for citizenship for Our Lady Queen of Peace Church

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church, American, founded 1945
    National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, American, founded 1909
    Date
    1948-1952
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (image): 20 15/16 × 21 7/8 in. (53.2 × 55.6 cm)
    Description
    Paper broadside for the “First Class Citizenship Campaign”. It has black printed text and graphics, blue gridlines, and handwritten text. The sheet discusses voting rights and citizenship ideas. The top half of the broadside above the fold has an image of a large community with two children in front facing out. Above this graphic is [FIRST CLASS CITIZENSHIP / BENEFITS / YOU - YOUR CHILDREN - AND YOUR COMMUNITY]. To the left of the image are the requirements to be a first class citizens, listed as [1. Pay his poll taxes; / 2. Register; / 3. Vote in all elections; / 4. JOIN the N.A.A.C.P. / to help secure equal / protection under the / Constitution of the / United States for all, / regardless of color, / race or creed.] On the right, [Our Lady, Queen of Peace / Church] located in [Arlington / Virginia] is handwritten in as part of the [FIRST CLASS CITIZENSHIP CAMPAIGN.] Directly above the fold [One God One Country One Citizenship] is evenly spaced across the sheet.
    The lower half of the broadside has a grid spanning across the sheet with fourteen columns. The column headers are [NUMBER; NAME; 3 YEAR POLL TAX PD.; REGISTERED; CURRENT N.A.A.C.P. MEMBER; VOTED IN LAST ELECTION; QUALIFIED FOR 1ST CLASS AWARD]. These seven columns are listed twice on the left and repeat on the right. Four columns (number and name) on the left side are completed. The names of thirty-nine parishioners have been handwritten in and numbered. The reverse of the broadside is blank.
    Place used
    Arlington, Virginia, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
    Type
    broadsides
    Topic
    Activism
    Caricature and cartoons
    Civil rights
    Local and regional
    Religious groups
    U.S. History, 1945-1953
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2016.26.6
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5e817a4a9-632b-4fc1-ad00-a5147f20ed56
  • Program for "Slave Songs of the South" by the Hampton Colored Students

    Created by
    Hampton Singers, American, founded 1870
    Subject of
    Hampton University, American, founded 1868
    Beecher, Henry Ward, American, 1813 - 1887
    Date
    1873
    Medium
    ink on paper (fiber product)
    Dimensions
    H x W (folded): 9 3/4 × 6 7/16 in. (24.8 × 16.4 cm)
    H x W (open): 9 3/4 × 12 9/16 in. (24.8 × 31.9 cm)
    Description
    This song program is a bifolio sheet with text and images on all four pages. The front page has text at the top that reads "Slave Songs of the South by the Hampton Colored Students." The page is divided into three sections of text. The middle section is titled "PROGRAMME -Part First” and the last section "PART SECOND." Under first and second parts are numbered lists of songs, some with notations. The entire text is surrounded by a thin line border with decorative corners. The two inside pages are covered with printed text in the form of handwritten script. The back page has text at the top that reads "HAMPTON / Normal and Agricultural Institute." Underneath is a lithographed image of a large building with the caption "VIRGINIA HALL- Now being erected."
    Place depicted
    Hampton, Virginia, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials
    Type
    programs
    Topic
    Caricature and cartoons
    Education
    HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities)
    Reconstruction, U.S. History, 1865-1877
    Singers (Musicians)
    Slavery
    Spirituals (Music)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2018.48
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public domain
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5cf83962c-146c-40aa-b49f-aaea59729597
  • The Black G.I. (Black Journal segment)

    Directed by
    Garrett, Kent, American, born 1941
    Produced by
    Greaves, William, American, 1926 - 2014
    National Educational Television, American, 1954 - 1970
    Subject of
    Bennett, L. Howard, American, 1913 - 1993
    Bracey, Sylvester Sr., American, ca. 1949 - 2019
    Owned by
    Bowser, Pearl, American, born 1931
    Date
    1971
    Medium
    acetate film
    Dimensions
    Duration: 50 Minutes
    Length (Film): 1,800 Feet
    Title
    16mm motion picture film of The Black G.I. (Black Journal segment)
    Caption
    The Black G.I. is a two-part documentary episode of the television series Black Journal. It focuses on the experiences of African-American soldiers in the Vietnam War. This film features frank and open discussions from soldiers, ranked officers, and politicians about the racism that defined the different experiences black soldiers had in this war.
    Description
    This 16mm color film is an hour-long documentary segment of Episode No. 22 of the NET (National Educational Television) television program, Black Journal; a weekly public television newsmagazine in the late 1960s/early 1970s that examined the many issues pertinent to the black American experience at the time. It was originally broadcast on March 30, 1970, and is believed to have been filmed over the course of 1969. Episode No. 22 of Black Journal was directed by Stan Lathan, while the "Black G.I." segment was directed by Kent Garrett. Executive Produced by William Greaves.
    This film opens with a narration over images of African American men in the history of the US military. The first moving image section shows African American men fighting during World War II. The narrator discusses the irony of African American men fighting for freedom in Europe while not enjoying the same freedoms in the US. There are multiple shots of the Tuskegee Airmen. Eleanor Roosevelt pins (unknown) medal on African American soldier. Next, newsreel footage of Joe Louis arriving at an airbase and greeting black troops. The narrator then talks about the desegregation of the US military during the Korean War and points out the lack of black soldiers in leadership positions. Color footage marks the transition of the narration to coverage of the Vietnam War. Two African American soldiers in civilian clothing with soul power patches can be seen dapping. Series of brief excerpts from interviews of black soldiers play, each stating their position on being black and in the military during the Vietnam War. The narrator reveals the disproportionate percentage of black men who are killed in action versus their white counterparts. There are multiple shots of combat and post-combat footage in Vietnamese rice fields and footage of riverside villages. Two sailors patrol a river and discuss their experience in Vietnam thus far and what they'll do when they get home. They discuss their mission and how to be black while being in the military. A girl group performs at the USO in Saigon. Tanks and amored personnel carriers patrol suspected enemy locations along border with North Vietnam. Sailors on a patrol boat open fire at the river bank and a confederate flag can be seen flying from a flag pole on board. Black sailors discuss cultural challenges of being in the Navy and the lack entertainment geared towards black musical tastes of the time. One sailor talks about being disciplined for getting into an altercation after a white sailor ripped his tape player from the wall for playing soul music. The narrator reveals that an all white court martial found the sailor, Bobby Jenkins, guilty of assault, demoted him and docked his pay. A sailor relays that he and other African Americans met with the Assistant Secretary of Defense for civil rights to discuss their poor treatment and were promised changes by the Assistant Secretary. The sailors talk about how some local Vietnamese have adopted some of the negative perceptions of African Americans, which some black sailors believe they learned from some white members of the military. The sailors discuss how their hands are tied when it comes to standing up for their rights as sailors on a patrol boat dap and salute the camera with black/soul power fists. Air Force fighter pilot, John Bordeaux, discusses his personal experience of not facing the same discrimination expressed by other African American military personnel. Two black career Army officers, Davis and Rogers, discuss the systematic discrimination they've faced; in particular, they recall incidents of being passed over for promotions despite strong credentials. Brigadier General Frederick E. Davison, the first African American combat general, rejects the assertion that an African American who succeeds in the military is an Uncle Tom and discusses the many actions that the Army has taken to ensure equal treatment and opportunities. A cover of "Sittin' on a Dock in the Bay" plays over a montage of black soldiers in the field. A group of black Marines in a mess hall at Camp Hansen, Okinawa discuss the unfair treatment they've experienced, such as being forced to wear a collared shirt with their dashikis and not being allowed to wear their hair in an afro. One marine relates an incident in which they were violently confronted after returning from a USO show that primarily featured soul music. There is a series of shots of shops in Koza "Four Corners", Okinawa geared towards African American soldiers. Another group of soldiers discuss their dissatisfaction with being drafted to fight in Vietnam despite social and economic discrimination at home, and being harassed and targeted as being "troublesome" if they decide to attend country music night at local clubs. L. Howard Bennett, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, discusses how black soldiers complaining about the lack of soul music are expressing grievances beyond simply entertainment selection and dissatisfaction with communcation in the chain of command. He also states his opinion that black soldiers fighting for the US puts them in a better position to demand equal rights at home.
    Place filmed
    H? Chí Minh, Viet Nam, Asia
    Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Asia
    Arlington County, Virginia, United States, North and Central America
    Collection title
    Pearl Bowser Collection
    Portfolio/Series
    Black Journal segment
    Classification
    Media Arts-Film and Video
    Type
    motion pictures (information artifacts)
    16mm (photographic film size)
    Topic
    Film
    Gesture
    Mass media
    Military
    Race discrimination
    Race relations
    Television
    Vietnam War, 1961-1975
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Pearl Bowser
    Object number
    2012.79.1.51.1a
    Restrictions & Rights
    © National Educational Television
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd52bd1f8e2-5401-4dc0-9984-bb011645927b
  • Confederate States of America $100 Bond and Coupons

    Printed by
    Archer & Daly, American, 1861 - 1864
    Subject of
    Confederate States of America, 1861 - 1865
    Date
    1863
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 14 × 13 7/8 in. (35.6 × 35.2 cm)
    Description
    Confederate States of America $100 Bond and Coupons. The top section of the bond is encased in a border with scroll work designs at each corner. Below the scroll work is the number [100] in its own rectangle with scroll designs. The top of the Bond has the inscription, [Seven Per Cent. February 20th 1863.] This is followed by bold lettering of the tile of the bond, [Confederate States of America Loan. / AUTHORIZED BY THE ACT OF CONGRESS / C.S.A. OF FEBRUARY 20TH 1863.] In the center of the sentence is an illustration Confederate officer on the Rappahannock River west of Fredericksburg. The identifying number of the bond follows on both sides of the illustration, [No. / 29348 / No. / 29348]. A paragraph follows outlining the terms of the loan. The paragraph underneath outlines the job of the witnesses, and three signatures below, [Entered RBS], [Received JJW], [C T Jones / Acting Register of the Treasury.] In between the signatures is a small illustration of a steam boat on a river. The printers are identified below the signatures surrounding the illustration, [Archer & Daly / Richmond, Va.].
    The bottom half is covered with what should be eight coupons but the bottom right one has been removed. Each coupon reads, [C.S. Loan Feby. 20th 1863. / The Confederate States of America / Will pay to bearer THREE 50/100 DOLLARS / for SIX MONTHS INTEREST due July 1st 1868 / on Bond No. 29348 for $100.] The bottom is signed by [M C Morton for Regr. of Treasr.].
    Place made
    Richmond, Virginia, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Slavery and Freedom Objects
    Documents and Published Materials-Business and Legal Documents
    Type
    money
    bonds (legal records)
    Topic
    American South
    Commerce
    Government
    Slavery
    U.S. History, Civil War, 1861-1865
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2017.108.11.1
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd53b40e879-a08f-45e6-91f6-7a9efe3b2148
  • Confederate States of America $1000 Bond and Coupons

    Printed by
    Geo. Dunn & Co, American
    Subject of
    Confederate States of America, 1861 - 1865
    Date
    1863
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 13 9/16 × 14 in. (34.4 × 35.6 cm)
    Description
    Confederate States of America $1000 Bond and Coupons. The top section of the bond is encased in a border with scroll work designs at each corner. The top two corners have the words, [ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS] arching across the corner. Text is written vertically in the border on both sides, on the left, [SIX PER CENT], and on the right [Act, March 25TH, 1863]. The bottom corners of the border of a circle with the letter [M] in the center surrounded by the words, [ONE THOUSAND / DOLLARS]. In bold lettering in the center title reads, [Confederate / STATES OF AMERICA.] On either side is the identifying number, [No. 9228.] Under the title is an illustration of the Richmond Customs House. Below the image is the words, [LOAN AUTHROIZED BY Act of Congress. C.S.A. OF MARCH 23d., 1863.] A paragraph follows outlining the terms of the loan. The paragraph underneath outlines the job of the witnesses, and three signatures below, [Entered RBS], [Received JJW], [C A Rose / [illegible] Register of the Treasury.] The printers have a manufacturing label on the bottom right, [Engd by Geo. Dunn & Co. Richmond, Va.].
    The bottom half is covered with what should be eight coupons but the bottom right two has been removed. Each coupon reads, [C.S. Loan March 23rd 1863. / The Confederate States of America / Will pay to bearer the sum of THIRTY DOLLARS. / For Six Months Interest due April 1st 1867 / on Bond No. 9228 for $1,000]. The bottom is signed by [For Register of the Treasury J G Shurman].
    Place printed
    Richmond, Virginia, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Slavery and Freedom Objects
    Documents and Published Materials-Business and Legal Documents
    Type
    money
    bonds (legal records)
    Topic
    American South
    Commerce
    Government
    Slavery
    U.S. History, Civil War, 1861-1865
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2017.108.11.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5357ac61c-7e8c-496e-9405-de38f529a6b3
  • Confederate States of America $1000 Bond and Coupons

    Designed by
    Geo. Dunn & Co, American
    Subject of
    Confederate States of America, 1861 - 1865
    Date
    1863
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 13 9/16 × 13 15/16 in. (34.4 × 35.4 cm)
    Description
    Confederate States of America $1000 Bond and Coupons. The top section of the bond is encased in a border with scroll work designs at each corner. The top two corners have the words, [ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS] arching across the corner. Text is written vertically in the border on both sides, on the left, [SIX PER CENT], and on the right [Act, March 25TH, 1863]. The bottom corners of the border of a circle with the letter [M] in the center surrounded by the words, [ONE THOUSAND / DOLLARS]. In bold lettering in the center title reads, [Confederate / STATES OF AMERICA.] On either side is the identifying number, [No. 9230.] Under the title is an illustration of the Richmond Customs House. Below the image is the words, [LOAN AUTHROIZED BY Act of Congress. C.S.A. OF MARCH 23d., 1863.] A paragraph follows outlining the terms of the loan. The paragraph underneath outlines the job of the witnesses, and three signatures below, [Entered RBS], [Received JJW], [C A Rose / [illegible] Register of the Treasury.] The printers have a manufacturing label on the bottom right, [Engd by Geo. Dunn & Co. Richmond, Va.].
    The bottom half is covered with what should be eight coupons but the bottom right two has been removed. Each coupon reads, [C.S. Loan March 23rd 1863. / The Confederate States of America / Will pay to bearer the sum of THIRTY DOLLARS. / For Six Months Interest due April 1st 1867 / on Bond No. 9230 for $1,000]. The bottom is signed by [For Register of the Treasury J G Shurman].
    Place printed
    Richmond, Virginia, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Slavery and Freedom Objects
    Documents and Published Materials-Business and Legal Documents
    Type
    money
    bonds (legal records)
    Topic
    American South
    Commerce
    Government
    Slavery
    U.S. History, Civil War, 1861-1865
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2017.108.11.3
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5c914771c-61c4-449e-ade5-08a0478fa296
  • Confederate States of America $100 Bond and Coupons

    Printed by
    Archer & Daly, American, 1861 - 1864
    Subject of
    Confederate States of America, 1861 - 1865
    Date
    1863
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 14 1/4 × 13 7/8 in. (36.2 × 35.2 cm)
    Description
    Confederate States of America $100 Bond and Coupons. The top section of the bond is encased in a border with scroll work designs at each corner. Below the scroll work is the number [100] in its own rectangle with scroll designs. The top of the Bond has the inscription, [Seven Per Cent. February 20th 1863.] This is followed by bold lettering of the tile of the bond, [Confederate States of America Loan. / AUTHORIZED BY THE ACT OF CONGRESS / C.S.A. OF FEBRUARY 20TH 1863.] In the center of the sentence is an illustration of a Confederate officer on the Rappahannock River west of Fredericksburg. The identifying number of the bond follows on both sides of the illustration, [No. / 29329 / No. / 29329]. A paragraph follows outlining the terms of the loan. The paragraph underneath outlines the job of the witnesses, and three signatures below, [Entered RBS], [Received JJW], [C T Jones / Acting Register of the Treasury.] In between the signatures is a small illustration of a steam boat on a river. The printers are identified below the signatures surrounding the illustration, [Archer & Daly / Richmond, Va.].
    The bottom half is covered with what should be eight coupons but the bottom right one has been removed. Each coupon reads, [C.S. Loan Feby. 20th 1863. / The Confederate States of America / Will pay to bearer THREE 50/100 DOLLARS / for SIX MONTHS INTEREST due July 1st 1868 / on Bond No. 29329 for $100.] The bottom is signed by [M C Morton for Regr. of Treasr.].
    Place printed
    Richmond, Virginia, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Slavery and Freedom Objects
    Documents and Published Materials-Business and Legal Documents
    Type
    money
    bonds (legal records)
    Topic
    American South
    Commerce
    Government
    Slavery
    U.S. History, Civil War, 1861-1865
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2017.108.11.4
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5c96d708c-fa43-4ca1-84e7-bf974289e2bc
  • Confederate States of America $500 Bond and Coupons

    Printed by
    Archer & Daly, American, 1861 - 1864
    Subject of
    Confederate States of America, 1861 - 1865
    Date
    1863
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 13 1/4 × 13 1/16 in. (33.7 × 33.2 cm)
    Description
    Confederate States of America $500 Bond and Coupons. The top section of the bond is encased in a border with scroll work designs at each corner. Below the scroll work is the number [$500] with circular lines surrounding. The top of the Bond has the inscription, [Seven Per Cent. February 20th 1863.] This is followed by bold lettering of the tile of the bond, [Confederate States of America Loan. / AUTHORIZED BY THE ACT OF CONGRESS / C.S.A. OF FEBRUARY 20TH 1863.] In the center of the sentence is an illustration of a man in a cloak seated in front of a camp fire. The identifying number of the bond follows on both sides of the illustration, [No. / 23332 / No. / 23332]. A paragraph follows outlining the terms of the loan. The paragraph underneath outlines the job of the witnesses, and three signatures below, [Entered RBS], [Received JJW], [C A Rose / [illegible] Register of the Treasury.] In between the signatures is a small illustration of a steam boat on a river with a train in the background. The printers are identified below the illustration, [Archer & Daly Richmond, Va.].
    The bottom half is covered with what should be eight coupons but the bottom right one has been removed. Each coupon reads, [C.S. Loan Feby. 20th 1863. / The Confederate States of America / Will pay to bearer SEVENTEEN 50/100 DOLL'S / for SIX MONTHS INTEREST due July 1st 1868 / on Bond No. 23332 for $500.] The bottom is signed by [N Giles for Regr. of Treasr.].
    Place printed
    Richmond, Virginia, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Slavery and Freedom Objects
    Documents and Published Materials-Business and Legal Documents
    Type
    money
    bonds (legal records)
    Topic
    American South
    Commerce
    Government
    Slavery
    U.S. History, Civil War, 1861-1865
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2017.108.11.5
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5310058cb-314f-4de3-b600-3dd010713954
  • Confederate States of America $1000 Bond and Coupons

    Designed by
    Geo. Dunn & Co, American
    Subject of
    Confederate States of America, 1861 - 1865
    Date
    1863
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 13 5/16 × 13 7/8 in. (33.8 × 35.2 cm)
    Description
    Confederate States of America $1000 Bond and Coupons. The top section of the bond is encased in a border with scroll work designs at each corner. The top two corners have the words, [ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS] arching across the corner. Text is written vertically in the border on both sides, on the left, [SIX PER CENT], and on the right [Act, March 25TH, 1863]. The bottom corners of the border of a circle with the letter [M] in the center surrounded by the words, [ONE THOUSAND / DOLLARS]. In bold lettering in the center title reads, [Confederate / STATES OF AMERICA.] On either side is the identifying number, [No. 9229.] Under the title is an illustration of the Richmond Customs House. Below the image is the words, [LOAN AUTHROIZED BY Act of Congress. C.S.A. OF MARCH 23d., 1863.] A paragraph follows outlining the terms of the loan. The paragraph underneath outlines the job of the witnesses, and three signatures below, [Entered RBS], [Received JJW], [C A Rose / [illegible] Register of the Treasury.] The printers have a manufacturing label on the bottom right, [Engd by Geo. Dunn & Co. Richmond, Va.].
    The bottom half is covered with what should be eight coupons but the bottom right two has been removed. Each coupon reads, [C.S. Loan March 23rd 1863. / The Confederate States of America / Will pay to bearer the sum of THIRTY DOLLARS. / For Six Months Interest due April 1st 1867 / on Bond No. 9229 for $1,000]. The bottom is signed by [For Register of the Treasury J G Shurman].
    Place printed
    Richmond, Virginia, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Slavery and Freedom Objects
    Documents and Published Materials-Business and Legal Documents
    Type
    money
    bonds (legal records)
    Topic
    American South
    Commerce
    Government
    Slavery
    U.S. History, Civil War, 1861-1865
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2017.108.11.6
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd59a8ede6e-c716-441d-aef3-dd0bca40c388
  • Confederate States of America one dollar bill

    Printed by
    Walker, Evans & Co., American, 1855 - 1982
    Designed by
    Keatinge & Ball, American, 1861 - 1864
    Subject of
    Clay, Clement Claiborne, American, 1816 - 1882
    Signed by
    Yates, M. A., American
    Subject of
    Confederate States of America, 1861 - 1865
    Date
    February 17, 1864
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 3 1/16 × 7 in. (7.8 × 17.8 cm)
    Description
    Confederate States of America one dollar bill featuring an image of Clement Claiborne Clay. The front of the currency has a central oval image of the portrait of Clay surrounded with a wreath. On either side is the number [1] in an oval with geometric concentric circular patterns. Above, on the left, written in large capitols is, [RICHMOND / No.] On the other side, written above the [1] is the date, [Feb.Y 17th 1864.] followed by the handwritten numbers [804]. On the left, below the [1] is the printed sentence [TWO YEARS AFTER THE RATIFICATION OF / A TREATY OF PEACE BETWEEN]. The sentence continues below the [1] on the right, [THE CONFEDERATE STATES & THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA]. In bold print below Clay's portrait are the words, [CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA / Will pay to the bearer on demand / ONE DOLLAR / B / B]. Printed vertically along the left border are the designers, [Lithogd by Evans & Cogswell. / 12]. At the bottom are two signatures, on the left, [M A Yates / for Register] and on the right, [M Dineex / for Treasurer]. In between the signatures, typed at the bottom, are the printers, [Engraved by Keatinge & Ball, Columbia, S.C.]. On the left and right edge of the note, written vertically over a dark background, is the word, [ONE]. The back is blank.
    Place made
    Richmond, Virginia, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Slavery and Freedom Objects
    Coins and Currency
    Type
    money
    paper money
    Topic
    American South
    Commerce
    Government
    Slavery
    U.S. History, Civil War, 1861-1865
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2017.108.9.1
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public domain
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5b7a9ff5b-d317-40e7-9296-a570834364a1
  • Confederate States of America ten dollar bill

    Printed by
    Walker, Evans & Co., American, 1855 - 1982
    Designed by
    Keatinge & Ball, American, 1861 - 1864
    Subject of
    Hunter, Robert Mercer Taliaferro, American, 1809 - 1887
    Confederate States of America, 1861 - 1865
    Date
    February 17, 1864
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 3 1/16 × 7 1/8 in. (7.8 × 18.1 cm)
    Description
    Confederate States of America ten dollar bill featuring a central illustration of a war scene. Men in uniform are at center riding horses while in the background soldiers stand near a cannon on wheels. More fighting can be seen in the back right. On either side of the illustration are two dark shields with the inscriptions, [TWO YEARS AFTER / THE RATIFICATION OF A / TREATY OF PEACE / BETWEEN] and on the right, [THE CONFEDERATE / STATES / AND THE / UNITED STATES / OF AMERICA.] The identifying number of the bill is printed and handwritten below on both sides of the illustration, [No. / 63785]. Underneath the illustration, printed in large block letters is the inscription, [THE CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA / Will pay / TEN DOLLARS TO / Bearer. / RICHMOND / February 17th 1864. / 10]. The bottom is signed on the left by [M Anderson for Regr.] and on the right by, [J Wilson for Treasr.]. Below Coffin's signature is inscribed the engravers, [Keatinge & Ball, Columbia S.C.]. The left edge of the currency has a border that is densely patterned surrounding the word, [TEN] printed vertically. Along the inner edge of the border are the printers’ name, [Ptd. by Evans & Cogswell.] On the right is a heavily decorated scalloped edge circle with the number [10] in the center. Below in an oval is a portrait of Robert Mercer Taliaferro Hunter. The back of the note is all in blue ink. On each corner of the rectangular shape are decorative concentric designed circles with the number [10] in the center. The word [TEN] is in bold lettering with horizontal stripes at the center of the note. There is some dark staining on the bottom right.
    Place made
    Richmond, Virginia, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Slavery and Freedom Objects
    Coins and Currency
    Type
    money
    American paper money
    Topic
    American South
    Commerce
    Government
    Slavery
    U.S. History, Civil War, 1861-1865
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2017.108.9.10
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public domain
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5b858ae18-224c-4a61-82be-9722a5507ce6
  • Confederate States of America twenty dollar bill

    Subject of
    Stephens, Alexander H., American, 1812 - 1883
    Designed by
    Keatinge & Ball, American, 1861 - 1864
    Subject of
    Confederate States of America, 1861 - 1865
    Date
    February 17, 1864
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 3 3/16 × 7 3/16 in. (8.1 × 18.3 cm)
    Description
    Confederate States of America twenty dollar bill featuring a central illustration of the Tennessee State Capitol. On either side of the illustration are two dark shields with the inscriptions, [TWO YEARS AFTER / THE RATIFICATION OF A / TREATY OF PEACE / BETWEEN] and on the right, [THE CONFEDERATE / STATES / AND THE / UNITED STATES / OF AMERICA.] The identifying number of the bill is printed and handwritten below on both sides of the illustration, [No. / 3117]. Underneath the illustration, printed in large block letters is the inscription, [THE CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA / Will pay TWENTY DOLLARS to the Bearer / on demand. Richmond February 17, 1864.] The bottom is signed on the left by [B Clarke / for Register] and on the right by, [P Dell / for Treasurer]. The left edge of the currency has a border that is densely patterned surrounding the word, [TWENTY] printed vertically. On the right is a heavily decorated scalloped edge circle with the number [20] in the center. Below in an oval is a portrait of Alexander H. Stephens. Below the portrait is the engravers name, [Keatinge & Ball, Columbia S.C.]. The back of the note is all in blue ink. On each corner of the rectangular shape are decorative concentric designed circles with the number [20] in the center. The word [TWENTY] is in bold lettering with horizontal stripes at the center of the note.
    Place made
    Richmond, Virginia, United States, North and Central America
    Place depicted
    Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Slavery and Freedom Objects
    Coins and Currency
    Type
    money
    American paper money
    Topic
    American South
    Commerce
    Government
    Slavery
    U.S. History, Civil War, 1861-1865
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2017.108.9.11
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public domain
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd53286b734-fa34-4f43-be17-9b13e0dc0752
  • Confederate States of America fifty dollar bill

    Subject of
    Davis, Jefferson, American, 1808 - 1889
    Designed by
    Keatinge & Ball, American, 1861 - 1864
    Subject of
    Confederate States of America, 1861 - 1865
    Date
    February 17, 1864
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 3 5/16 × 7 3/8 in. (8.4 × 18.7 cm)
    Description
    Confederate States of America fifty dollar bill featuring a central image of Jefferson Davis. Inscribed in cursive above the illustration is the sentence, [Two Years after the / Ratification of a Treaty / of Peace between the / Confederate States / and the / United States]. Underneath in bold lettering are the words, [THE CONFEDERATE]. The identifying number of the bill is printed below on both sides of the illustration, [No. / 34991]. Below in bold lettering again, [STATES OF/ AMERICA/ Will pay to the / bearer on demand / FIFTY / DOLLARS / Richmond, Feb. 17th 1864.] The bottom is signed on the left by [[illegible] / FOR REGISTER] and on the right by, [A Baker / FOR TREASURER]. In between the signatures is inscribed the engravers, [Keatinge & Ball, Columbia S.C.]. On the top right and left is a heavily designed circle with the number [50] in the center. Surrounding the entire note is a border of the words, [FIFTY] and [50]. The back of the note is all in blue ink. On each corner of the rectangular shape are decorative concentric designed circles with the number [50] in the center. The word [FIFTY] is in bold lettering with horizontal stripes at the center of the note.
    Place made
    Richmond, Virginia, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Slavery and Freedom Objects
    Coins and Currency
    Type
    money
    American paper money
    Topic
    American South
    Commerce
    Government
    Slavery
    U.S. History, Civil War, 1861-1865
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2017.108.9.12
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public domain
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5ffc12af7-011a-4eb0-a730-8b05386e87d7
  • Confederate States of America two dollar bill

    Subject of
    Benjamin, Judah P., American, 1811 - 1884
    Designed by
    Keatinge & Ball, American, 1861 - 1864
    Subject of
    Confederate States of America, 1861 - 1865
    Date
    April 6, 1863
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 3 3/16 × 7 3/16 in. (8.1 × 18.3 cm)
    Description
    Confederate States of America two dollar bill. In the center of the note is a heavily decorated scalloped edge circle with the number [2] in the center. Surrounding the number is the inscription, [Richmond. / Feb. 17th 1964. / No. / 25444]. At the bottom of the circle is the sentence in cursive, [Two Years after the ratification / of a Treaty of Peace between / the Confederate States & the / United States of America. Underneath, printed in large block letters is the inscription, [THE / CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA / Will pay to the bearer on demand / TWO DOLLARS]. The bottom is signed on the left by [M M Bailey / for Register] and on the right by, [M Allen / for Treasurer]. Between the signatures are the engravers name, [Engraved by Keatinge & Ball, Columbia S.C]. The left edge of the currency has a border that is densely patterned surrounding the word, [TWO] printed vertically. On the right border the word [TWO] is in an intricately designed rectangular shape. In the center is an oval portrait of Judah P. Benjamin surrounded by scroll work designs. The four corners are stained where the note had previously been adhered to something. The back is blank. Distinct crease marks can be seen showing where the note had previously been folded.
    Place made
    Richmond, Virginia, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Slavery and Freedom Objects
    Coins and Currency
    Type
    money
    American paper money
    Topic
    American South
    Commerce
    Government
    Slavery
    U.S. History, Civil War, 1861-1865
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2017.108.9.13
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public domain
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5c5d5b977-1eaa-4c75-999e-5f9fdc4f9a4c
  • Confederate States of America five dollar bill

    Subject of
    Memminger, Christopher G., American, 1803 - 1888
    Designed by
    Keatinge & Ball, American, 1861 - 1864
    Printed by
    Walker, Evans & Co., American, 1855 - 1982
    Subject of
    Confederate States of America, 1861 - 1865
    Date
    February 17, 1864
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 3 1/16 × 7 1/16 in. (7.8 × 17.9 cm)
    Description
    Confederate States of America five dollar bill featuring a central illustration of the Virginia State Capitol Building surrounded by woods and people walking. Surrounding the top of the image, typed in a half circle, is the inscription, [TWO YEARS AFTER THE RATIFICATION OF A TREATY OF PEACE BETWEEN THE CONFEDERATE STATES & THE UNITED STATES]. The identifying number of the bill is printed and handwritten above, [No. / 17844]. Underneath the illustration, printed in large block letters is the inscription, [The Confederate States of America / WILL PAY / TO / Bearer / FIVE DOLLARS. / G / RICHMOND / 5 / February 17th 1864. The bottom is signed on the left by [[illegible] / for Register] and on the right by, [[illegible] / for Treasurer]. Between the signatures are the engravers name, [Engraved by Keatinge & Ball, Columbia S.C]. The left edge of the currency has a border that is densely patterned surrounding the word, [FIVE] printed vertically. Along the inner edge of the border are the printers’ name, [Lithog by Evans & Cogswell.] On the right is a heavily decorated scalloped edge circle with the number [5] in the center. Below in an oval is a portrait of C.G. Memminger. There are stains at each corner showing where it had previously been adhered to something else. The back of the note is all in blue ink. On each corner of the rectangular shape are decorative concentric designed circles with the number [5] in the center. The word [FIVE] is in bold lettering with horizontal stripes at the center of the note.
    Place made
    Richmond, Virginia, United States, North and Central America
    Place depicted
    Richmond, Virginia, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Slavery and Freedom Objects
    Coins and Currency
    Type
    money
    American paper money
    Topic
    American South
    Commerce
    Government
    Slavery
    U.S. History, Civil War, 1861-1865
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2017.108.9.14
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public domain
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd55f4bedab-d9fd-490d-b528-8414088bcb50
  • Confederate States of America ten dollar bill

    Subject of
    Hunter, Robert Mercer Taliaferro, American, 1809 - 1887
    Printed by
    Walker, Evans & Co., American, 1855 - 1982
    Designed by
    Keatinge & Ball, American, 1861 - 1864
    Subject of
    Confederate States of America, 1861 - 1865
    Date
    February 17, 1864
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 3 × 7 in. (7.6 × 17.8 cm)
    Description
    Confederate States of America ten dollar bill featuring a central illustration of a war scene. Men in uniform are at center riding horses while in the background soldiers stand near a cannon on wheels. More fighting can be seen in the back right. On either side of the illustration are two dark shields with the inscriptions, [TWO YEARS AFTER / THE RATIFICATION OF A / TREATY OF PEACE / BETWEEN] and on the right, [THE CONFEDERATE / STATES / AND THE / UNITED STATES / OF AMERICA.] The identifying number of the bill is printed and handwritten below on both sides of the illustration, [No. / 44931]. Underneath the illustration, printed in large block letters is the inscription, [THE CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA / Will pay / TEN DOLLARS TO / Bearer. / RICHMOND / February 17th 1864. / 10]. The bottom is signed on the left by [[illegible] for Regr.] and on the right by, [[illegible] for Treasr.]. Below Coffin's signature is inscribed the engravers, [Keatinge & Ball, Columbia S.C.]. The left edge of the currency has a border that is densely patterned surrounding the word, [TEN] printed vertically. Along the inner edge of the border are the printers’ name, [Ptd. by Evans & Cogswell.] On the right is a heavily decorated scalloped edge circle with the number [10] in the center. Below in an oval is a portrait of Robert Mercer Taliaferro Hunter. There is staining at all four corners showing where the note had previously been adhered to something. The back of the note is all in blue ink. On each corner of the rectangular shape are decorative concentric designed circles with the number [10] in the center. The word [TEN] is in bold lettering with horizontal stripes at the center of the note. There is some dark staining on the bottom right.
    Place made
    Richmond, Virginia, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Slavery and Freedom Objects
    Coins and Currency
    Type
    money
    American paper money
    Topic
    American South
    Commerce
    Government
    Slavery
    U.S. History, Civil War, 1861-1865
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2017.108.9.15
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public domain
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5fc03e62f-6ce2-4d77-85a7-c28f495a4f69
  • Confederate States of America twenty dollar bill

    Subject of
    Stephens, Alexander H., American, 1812 - 1883
    Designed by
    Keatinge & Ball, American, 1861 - 1864
    Subject of
    Confederate States of America, 1861 - 1865
    Date
    February 17, 1864
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 3 1/4 × 7 1/4 in. (8.3 × 18.4 cm)
    Description
    Confederate States of America twenty dollar bill featuring a central illustration of the Tennessee State Capitol. On either side of the illustration are two dark shields with the inscriptions, [TWO YEARS AFTER / THE RATIFICATION OF A / TREATY OF PEACE / BETWEEN] and on the right, [THE CONFEDERATE / STATES / AND THE / UNITED STATES / OF AMERICA.] The identifying number of the bill is printed and handwritten below on both sides of the illustration, [No. / 35093]. Underneath the illustration, printed in large block letters is the inscription, [THE CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA / Will pay TWENTY DOLLARS to the Bearer / on demand. Richmond February 17, 1864.] The bottom is signed on the left by [C Percival / for Register] and on the right by, [L Mainond / for Treasurer]. The left edge of the currency has a border that is densely patterned surrounding the word, [TWENTY] printed vertically. On the right is a heavily decorated scalloped edge circle with the number [20] in the center. Below in an oval is a portrait of Alexander H. Stephens. Below the portrait is the engravers name, [Keatinge & Ball, Columbia S.C.]. The four corner edges are stained where the note had previously been adhered. The back of the note is all in blue ink. On each corner of the rectangular shape are decorative concentric designed circles with the number [20] in the center. The word [TWENTY] is in bold lettering with horizontal stripes at the center of the note.
    Place made
    Richmond, Virginia, United States, North and Central America
    Place depicted
    Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Slavery and Freedom Objects
    Coins and Currency
    Type
    money
    American paper money
    Topic
    American South
    Commerce
    Government
    Slavery
    U.S. History, Civil War, 1861-1865
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2017.108.9.16
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public domain
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5767ce59e-c79a-4474-85e2-e738099ff2c2
  • Confederate States of America fifty dollar bill

    Subject of
    Davis, Jefferson, American, 1808 - 1889
    Designed by
    Keatinge & Ball, American, 1861 - 1864
    Subject of
    Confederate States of America, 1861 - 1865
    Date
    February 17, 1864
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 3 5/16 × 7 3/8 in. (8.4 × 18.7 cm)
    Description
    Confederate States of America fifty dollar bill featuring a central image of Jefferson Davis. Inscribed in cursive above the illustration is the sentence, [Two Years after the / Ratification of a Treaty / of Peace between the / Confederate States / and the / United States]. Underneath in bold lettering are the words, [THE CONFEDERATE]. The identifying number of the bill is printed below on both sides of the illustration, [No. / 34447]. Below in bold lettering again, [STATES OF/ AMERICA/ Will pay to the / bearer on demand / FIFTY / DOLLARS / Richmond, Feb. 17th 1864.] The bottom is signed on the left by [R Dabunt / FOR REGISTER] and on the right by, [N Selden / FOR TREASURER]. In between the signatures is inscribed the engravers, [Keatinge & Ball, Columbia S.C.]. On the top right and left is a heavily designed circle with the number [50] in the center. Surrounding the entire note is a border of the words, [FIFTY] and [50]. The four corners of the note are stained where it had previously been adhered to something The back of the note is all in blue ink. On each corner of the rectangular shape are decorative concentric designed circles with the number [50] in the center. The word [FIFTY] is in bold lettering with horizontal stripes at the center of the note. Handwritten on the left border veritically in graphite is the number, [$830.50].
    Place made
    Richmond, Virginia, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Slavery and Freedom Objects
    Coins and Currency
    Type
    money
    American paper money
    Topic
    American South
    Commerce
    Government
    Slavery
    U.S. History, Civil War, 1861-1865
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2017.108.9.17
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public domain
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd56be300eb-91ac-44c1-81b0-d09894b97987
  • Confederate States of America two dollar bill

    Designed by
    Keatinge & Ball, American, 1861 - 1864
    Subject of
    Benjamin, Judah P., American, 1811 - 1884
    Confederate States of America, 1861 - 1865
    Date
    February 17, 1864
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 3 3/16 × 7 1/8 in. (8.1 × 18.1 cm)
    Description
    Confederate States of America two dollar bill. In the center of the note is a heavily decorated scalloped edge circle with the number [2] in the center. Surrounding the number is the inscription, [Richmond. / Feb. 17th 1964. / No. / 86545]. At the bottom of the circle is the sentence in cursive, [Two Years after the ratification / of a Treaty of Peace between / the Confederate States & the / United States of America. Underneath, printed in large block letters is the inscription, [THE / CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA / Will pay to the bearer on demand / TWO DOLLARS]. The bottom is signed on the left by [M M Bailey / for Register] and on the right by, [M Allen / for Treasurer]. Between the signatures are the engraver and printers' name, [Engraved & Printed by by Keatinge & Ball]. The left edge of the currency has a border that is densely patterned surrounding the word, [TWO] printed vertically. On the right border the word [TWO] is in an intricately designed rectangular shape. In the center is an oval portrait of Judah P. Benjamin surrounded by scroll work designs. The entire right hand upper corner has been torn off and is missing. The back is blank. Distinct crease marks can be seen showing where the bill had previously been folded.
    Place made
    Richmond, Virginia, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Slavery and Freedom Objects
    Coins and Currency
    Type
    money
    American paper money
    Topic
    American South
    Commerce
    Government
    Slavery
    U.S. History, Civil War, 1861-1865
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2017.108.9.23
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public domain
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5607319e9-61a7-4c7f-8173-d895c6b57b4a

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