Manufactured by

International Union of Operating Engineers Local 137

Subject of

Young Lords Party, American, founded 1969

Medium

metal, plastic, paper

Dimensions

Diameter: 1 1/2 × 3/16 in. (3.8 × 0.5 cm)

Type

buttons (information artifacts)

Date

ca. 1968

Description

A Young Lords pinback button. The front of the button has a vertical depiction of the Puerto Rican flag as its background. An image of a rifle in black crosses the center of the flag. Black type at the bottom of the button reads: [YOUNG LORDS PARTY]. The back of the button has a pin with a fastener and an engraving with a design. The text of the engraving reads: [Local 137].

Topic

African American

Activism

Political organizations

Politics (Practical)

United States--History--1969-2001

Credit Line

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

Object number

2014.109.7.5

Restrictions & Rights

No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera

Exhibition

A Changing America: 1968 and Beyond

On View

NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Concourse 1, C1 053

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Manufactured by

Unidentified

Owned by

Bailey, Jan, American, 1942 - 2010

Medium

metal

Type

buttons (information artifacts)

Place depicted

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America

Date

1997

Description

Round pin-back button featuring graphic of four African American women wearing green and red dresses. Above the women is black, green, and red type that reads, [Million/Woman March/October 25th, 1997 Philadelphia/Benjamin Franklin Parkway].

Topic

African American

African diaspora

Communities

Politics (Practical)

Credit Line

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

Object number

2013.201.1.17

Restrictions & Rights

No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera

Exhibition

A Changing America: 1968 and Beyond

On View

NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Concourse 1, C1 053

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Recorded by

Brown, Elaine, American, born 1943

Commissioned by

Hilliard, David, American, born 1942

Designed by

Douglas, Emory, American, born 1943

Manufactured by

Vault, American, 1963 - 1972

Medium

vinyl , cardboard , ink , paper (fiber product)

Dimensions

H x W: 12 1/4 x 12 1/4 in. (31.1 x 31.1 cm)

Type

long-playing records

Place made

Los Angeles, California, United States, North and Central America

Date

1969

Description

LP of Black Power/Jazz Poetry classic by pianist, singer/songwriter and Black Panther Party leader Elaine Brown. The album contains political songs written by Brown as well as the Black Panther Party National Anthem, "The Meeting." The LP cover art, designed by BPP Minister of Culture, Emory Douglas, features purple and black graphics of a woman with an AK-47 assault rifle and photos of children along the bottom. Bottom left corner shows party member with a flag portrait of "Elaine."

Topic

African American

Civil rights

Funk (Music)

Identity

Jazz (Music)

Poetry

Politics (Practical)

Social reform

Soul (Music)

Women

Credit Line

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

Object number

2014.80ab

Restrictions & Rights

? 1969 Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group Company. Permission required for use.

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On View

NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Concourse 1, C1 053

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Created by

Christopher Street Liberation Day Committee, 1970 - 1984

Manufactured by

N.G. Slater Corp., American, founded 1936

Designed by

BC Graphics, founded 1982

Subject of

Johnson, Marsha P., American, 1945 - 1992

Medium

ink on paper with metal and plastic

Dimensions

H x W x D: 2 9/16 × 2 9/16 × 3/8 in. (6.5 × 6.5 × 1 cm)

Type

buttons (information artifacts)

Place depicted

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

Date

1984

Description

A button celebrating the 1984 Christopher Street Liberation Day. The button face has a wide light pink margin with dark pink text reading [UNITY & MORE IN '84 / New York City Gays & Lesbians / Remember Stonewall]. The center of the button features a gray silhouette of the Statue of Liberty in a dark pink circle with light pink text that reads [Christopher Street Liberation Day June 24, 1984 / 15th ANNIVERSARY]. Text at the very edge of the light pink margin reads [N.G. SLATER CORP. N.Y.C. 10011 {union label} / Designed by bc graphics/989-7563 / CSLDC © 1984].

Topic

African American

Activism

Identity

Politics (Practical)

Sexuality

Credit Line

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

Object number

2014.183.1

Restrictions & Rights

No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera

Exhibition

A Changing America: 1968 and Beyond

On View

NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Concourse 1, C1 053

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Created by

Unidentified

Subject of

American Indian Movement, American, founded 1968

Medium

ink on paper

Dimensions

H x W: 21 7/8 × 16 15/16 in. (55.5 × 43 cm)

Type

political posters

Place depicted

Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America

Date

1978

Description

A poster advertising the entry of The Longest Walk into Washington, DC, where the walk ended. The poster has red and black text with slogans, a calendar of events from July 15th through the 19th, and contact information. The poster is dominated by the image of three men standing behind an American bison skull. The back of the poster is blank.

Topic

African American

Activism

Politics (Practical)

United States--History--1969-2001

Credit Line

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

Object number

2014.183.3

Restrictions & Rights

No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera

Exhibition

A Changing America: 1968 and Beyond

On View

NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Concourse 1, C1 053

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Published by

National Organization for Women, American, founded 1966

Subject of

National Organization for Women, American, founded 1966

Medium

ink on paper

Dimensions

H x W x D: 11 × 8 7/16 × 1/16 in. (27.9 × 21.4 × 0.2 cm)

Type

newsletters

Place printed

Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America

Date

1976

Description

An issue of the National Organization for Women newsletter, Do It Now, May 1976, Volume IX, No. 4. The front cover reads, in white type on a black ground at the top: "DO IT NOW NOW NOW NOW" with the "O" in each stacked "NOW" being the logo of the National Organization for Women. Below the title, printed in black type on a white ground the cover reads: "VOL. IX, No. 4 NATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR WOMEN MAY, 1976". The bottom half of the cover includes a print of a black and white photograph of five (5) women marching in a city street holding banners reading "ERA NOW", in reference to the Equal Rights Amendment. A credit line identifying the women pictured is typed below the photograph reading, "Junior Bridge, Karen DeCrow, Lillian Ciarrochi, Suzy Sutton, Nada Chandler on the march for ERA. Photo: Betty Curtis." The interior pages of the newsletter, fourteen (14) total, are matte white paper with black type and black-and-white images. The contents of the newsletter include reports regarding activities and meetings of members and committees, and announcements of future member gatherings. The back cover has black type on a white ground with the organizations logo on the top and a list of task forces with contact information below it. On the proper left center is a sidebar with information about subscribing to Ms. Magazine. On the proper right lower three-quarters side is a sidebar with information about the background and ordering of the ERA Medallion. A white mailing address sticker with black type is adhered to the center top of the back cover.

Topic

African American

Local and regional

Mass media

Politics (Practical)

Women

Credit Line

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

Object number

2014.198

Restrictions & Rights

No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Classification

Documents and Published Materials-Published Works

Exhibition

A Changing America: 1968 and Beyond

On View

NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Concourse 1, C1 053

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Written by

Madhubuti, Haki R., American, born 1942

Printed by

Broadside Press, founded 1965

Owned by

Furious Flower Poetry Center, American, founded 1999

Medium

ink on paper

Dimensions

H x W x D: 8 7/16 × 5 1/2 × 3/16 in. (21.5 × 14 × 0.5 cm)

Type

books

Place printed

Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, United States, North and Central America

Date

1970

Description

This is a paperback volume of poetry titled "We Walk the Way of the New World" by Don L. Lee. The cover is black, with a large central image against a red, green and yellow mosaic background. Divided into three fields by black borders with brown and yellow triangles, the top field has the title in black letters, followed by a crescent moon and star. The middle field shows a drawing of an individual in profile, flanked by an African sculpture to the right and a large African mask to the left. The bottom field has the words "By Don L. Lee/ Broadside Press Detroit." In the bottom right corner of the cover are the numbers "$1.50."

Topic

African American

African diaspora

Poetry

Race discrimination

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Furious Flower Poetry Center, JMU

Object number

2014.254.1

Restrictions & Rights

© 1970 Haki Madhubuti. Permission required for use.

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Classification

Documents and Published Materials-Published Works

Exhibition

A Changing America: 1968 and Beyond

On View

NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Concourse 1, C1 053

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Published by

Johnson Publishing Company, American, founded 1942

Subject of

Ebony, American, founded 1945

Medium

ink on paper

Dimensions

Closed: 13 5/16 × 10 1/4 × 3/8 in. (33.8 × 26 × 1 cm)

Open: 13 5/16 × 19 3/4 × 1 in. (33.8 × 50.2 × 2.5 cm)

Type

magazines (periodicals)

Place printed

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

Date

August 1973

Description

An August 1973 issue of Ebony Magazine titled, The Black Middle Class. The front cover of the magazine is a fish-eye lens view of a photograph of a man walking down a street in a city. The man is dressed in a suite and carries a briefcase. The street is lined with high-rises and several other people walk along the sidewalk. Parked cars are also visible in the photograph. The top of the front cover of the magazine has a black background with white type. The type reads: [A Johnson Publication / EBONY / SPECIAL ISSUE]. The magazine name, Ebony, is set against a red background. Blue type over at the center reads: THE BLACK MIDDLE CLASS]. The bottom left corner of the front cover has additional white type that reads: [AUGUST 1973 75¢]. The bottom center of the front cover has a white address label sticker with black type. The interior of the magazine consists of 180 pages. The back cover has a Winston cigarette advertisement. The top of the back cover has a black background with white type that reads: [HOW GOOD IT IS! / THAT'S WINSTON]. The main portion of the back cover is filled with an image for the advertisement of a man (left) holding a cigarette and a woman (right) with her arms around his shoulders. The bottom of the cover has a warning from the Surgeon General.

Topic

African American

Business

Identity

Mass media

Credit Line

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

Object number

2015.22

Restrictions & Rights

© Ebony. Permission required for use.

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Classification

Documents and Published Materials-Published Works

Exhibition

A Changing America: 1968 and Beyond

On View

NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Concourse 1, C1 053

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Manufactured by

Unidentified

Attributed to

All-African People's Revolutionary Party, founded 1958

Owned by

Bailey, Jan, American, 1942 - 2010

Medium

paper, printing ink

Dimensions

H x W: 16 13/16 × 11 1/16 in. (42.7 × 28.1 cm)

Type

posters

Place used

Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America

Date

1977

Description

The poster's background is split diagonally by two colors with the red taking up the upper left and right corners down toward the lower left corner and the yellow taking up the lower left and right corners extending up toward the upper right corner. In the center is a large green and black graphic of the continent of Africa. Within the center of Africa is a large fist. Above and to the left of the first is a quote ["THE CORE OF THE BLACK/REVOLUTION IS IN AFRICA"...!"]. Below the first is an additional quote ["SOUTH AFRICA, RHODESIA/AND ISRAEL: ENEMIES OF/AFRICA AND ALL MANKIND!"]. Along the top, in an arch is a large line of text with the letters "A," "L," and "D" emphasized [AFRICAN LIBERATION DAY]. Below this line is the date [SATURDAY, MAY 28, 1977]. To the left of the continent, below center, is additional information in black text [MARCH AND RALLY/MALCOM X/PARK 10/AM/WASHINGTON, D. C.]. Below the continent is the rally information, also in black text [2/ND/NATIONAL BLACK LEADERSHIP/SYMPOSIUM/MAY 27, 1977/CRAMPTON AUDITORIUM/Noon -10 P.M./HOWARD UNIVERSITY WASH, D.C.]. In the lower right corner is contact information for the rally [FOR FURTHER INFOMRATION CONTACT:/ALL-AFRICAN PEOPLES REVOLUNTIONARY/PARTY (A-APRP) P.O. BOX 3307/WASHINGTON, D.C. 20009 TEL (202)387-8996]. In the lower left corner is a small logo for the All-African People’s Revolutionary Party. The logo consists of two (2) concentric rings with an outline of the continent of Africa within the rings. Over the top of the continent is a large black, five-pointed star. Within the rings is text [ALL AFRICAN PEOPLES/REVOLUTIONARY PARTY]. Separating the two (2) lines of text within the logo are small, black, five-pointed stars.

Topic

African American

Activism

Africa

Associations and institutions

Communication

Local and regional

Politics (Practical)

Resistance

United States--History--1969-2001

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Catherine M. Bailey

Object number

2013.200.3.1-3

Restrictions & Rights

No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Classification

Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera

Exhibition

A Changing America: 1968 and Beyond

On View

NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Concourse 1, C1 053

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Manufactured by

Unidentified

Subject of

All-African People's Revolutionary Party, founded 1958

Owned by

Bailey, Jan, American, 1942 - 2010

Medium

metal

Dimensions

Diameter: 2 3/16 × 1/4 in. (5.6 × 0.6 cm)

Type

buttons (information artifacts)

Place depicted

Africa

Date

1977

Description

Round pin-back button with black silhouette image of Africa at center. Button has red type set against a yellow background. Type reads, [AFRICAN LIBERATION DAY/MAY 28, 1977/"THE CORE OF THE/BLACK REVOLUTION/IS IN AFRICA!"/ALL AFRICAN PEOPLES/REVOLUTIONARY PARTY].

Topic

African American

Africa

African diaspora

Associations and institutions

Freedom

Politics (Practical)

Credit Line

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

Object number

2013.201.1.13

Restrictions & Rights

No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera

Exhibition

A Changing America: 1968 and Beyond

On View

NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Concourse 1, C1 053

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Manufactured by

Unidentified

Subject of

All-African People's Revolutionary Party, founded 1958

Owned by

Bailey, Jan, American, 1942 - 2010

Medium

metal

Dimensions

Diameter: 1 3/4 × 7/16 in. (4.4 × 1.1 cm)

Type

buttons (information artifacts)

Date

1977

Description

Round pin-back button with green image of Africa set against a red background. Black type on front of button reads, [AFRICAN LIBERATION DAY/MAY 28, 1977/A-APRP].Round pin-back button with green image of Africa set against a red background. Black type on front of button reads, [AFRICAN LIBERATION DAY/MAY 28, 1977/A-APRP].

Topic

African American

Africa

African diaspora

Associations and institutions

Freedom

Politics (Practical)

Credit Line

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

Object number

2013.201.1.14

Restrictions & Rights

No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera

Exhibition

A Changing America: 1968 and Beyond

On View

NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Concourse 1, C1 053

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Designed by

Scott, L'Wren, American, 1964 - 2014

Worn by

Winfrey, Oprah, American, born 1954

Subject of

Harpo, Inc., American, founded 1986

Medium

a: silk twill, synthetic fiber, and metal fasteners;

b: silk chiffon, silk twill, and metal fasteners

Dimensions

H x W x D ((ab) on form): 43 1/2 × 26 × 14 in. (110.5 × 66 × 35.6 cm)

H x W ((b) flat): 29 × 41 1/4 in. (73.7 × 104.8 cm)

Type

dresses

Place used

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

Date

2011

Description

This peach dress (a) and pleated chiffon belt (b) were designed by L'Wren Scott and worn by Oprah Winfrey during the series finale of The Oprah Winfrey Show in May 2011. The dress is made from a peach twill silk and has a fitted bodice that ends at the natural waist. A band of self-fabric piping trims the scoop neckline. The sleeves are 3/4 length and straight cut. A band of self-fabric decorative piping is sewn near the hem of the sleeves. The pencil skirt falls to the mid-calf and has a 5 1/2-inch slit at the center back. The dress closes at the center back with a metal zipper painted peach to match the fabric, which extends from the neckline to the lower back. One (1) metal hook-and-eye is sewn above the zipper. The interior bodice and skirt of the dress are lined with a cream mesh synthetic fabric, while the sleeves are not lined. A length of peach thread is sewn at each interior top shoulder that can be closed with one (1) small metal snap each. The hem of the skirt is turned to the interior and edged with peach lace on the seam. The hem of the skirt lining is edged in cream lace. A white rectangular fabric label with plum embroidery reading "L'Wren Scott" is sewn at the interior proper left back side below the neckline.

This pleated chiffon belt accompanies the peach dress (a). The chiffon fabric is dyed in an ombre ranging from peach to mauve. The waistband of the belt is faced in the chiffon with only the peach to pale pink ombre. It closes at the proper right front side with three (3) flat metal hook-and-eyes and one (1) metal snap. The closure is behind a stiff rectangular material covered in the peach chiffon. Extending below the closure are three tiered flounces of the pleated chiffon featuring the full range of ombre colors. The interior of the waistband is lined in the same peach fabric used for the dress (a). Four (4) pieces of vertically-oriented boning are sewn inside the lining at intervals around the waistband. A white rectangular fabric label with plum embroidery reading "L'Wren Scott" is sewn at the interior proper left side.

Topic

African American

Actors

Clothing and dress

Communication

Costume

Entertainers

Fashion

Fashion design

Mass media

Television

Credit Line

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

Object number

2016.7.2ab

Restrictions & Rights

No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Classification

Clothing-Costume

Exhibition

A Changing America: 1968 and Beyond

On View

NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Concourse 1, C1 053

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Created by

Unidentified

Subject of

Hill, Anita, American, born 1956

Medium

metal

Dimensions

Diameter (x depth): 2 3/16 x 5/16 in. (5.6 x 0.8 cm)

Type

buttons (information artifacts)

Date

1991

Description

A round pink pin-back button with black lettering that reads: [I Believe / Anita Hill].

Topic

African American

Feminism

Gender

Justice

Labor

Law

United States--History--1969-2001

Women

Credit Line

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

Object number

2010.69.9

Restrictions & Rights

No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Classification

Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera

Exhibition

A Changing America: 1968 and Beyond

On View

NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Concourse 1, C1 053

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Created by

Foundation for the Preservation of Black Males

Owned by

Rector, Justine, American

Subject of

Temple University, American, founded 1884

Medium

ink on paper

Dimensions

H x W: 9 1/4 x 4 1/8 in. (23.5 x 10.5 cm)

Type

fliers (printed matter)

Place depicted

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America

Date

1978

Description

A flyer showing various statistics concerning African American males. The flyer also includes contact information at the bottom. The flyer was created by the Foundation For the Preservation of Black Males. The back is blank.

Topic

African American

Activism

Gender

Health

Identity

Men

Social reform

United States--History--1969-2001

Credit Line

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

Object number

2012.114.4

Restrictions & Rights

No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Classification

Documents and Published Materials

Exhibition

A Changing America: 1968 and Beyond

On View

NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Concourse 1, C1 053

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Created by

Unidentified

Used by

Muse, Isaiah, American, 1919 - 2012

Medium

metal and plastic

Dimensions

H x W: 12 1/2 x 7 in. (31.8 x 17.8 cm)

Type

cocktail lounges

table lamps

Place used

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

Date

1970s

Description

An electric lamp (.a) with the word "BAR" printed on the lamp shade (.b). The lamp shade is ball shaped, and is made from plastic treated to look like frosted glass. The word "BAR" is printed on the lamp shade in a font style that is evocative of the late 19th century. There is a circular opening at the top of the lamp shade. The style of the lamp body is evocative of oil lamps of the late 19th century, with a chrome-colored faux metal burner at center, where the lamp shade meets the stem. The brass lamp stem is hinged so that the lamp body can be angled. The chrome lamp base is flat and unadorned. The brown electrical cord extends from the rim of the base. The lamp is outfitted with a red light bulb.

Topic

African American

Domestic life

Nightlife

Segregation

United States--Social life and customs

Urban life

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Cassandra Fay Smith

Object number

2011.101.11ab

Restrictions & Rights

No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Classification

Furnishings, Housewares, and Décor

Exhibition

A Changing America: 1968 and Beyond

On View

NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Concourse 1, C1 053

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Created by

Unidentified

Used by

Muse, Isaiah, American, 1919 - 2012

Medium

wood and metal

Dimensions

H x W (overall): 41 × 16 in. (104.1 × 40.6 cm)

H (inside edge door height): 40 3/4 in. (103.5 cm)

H (outside edge door height): 37 1/4 in. (94.6 cm)

Type

cocktail lounges

swinging doors

Place used

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

Date

1970s

Description

A matched pair of swinging bar doors. The doors are wood with a natural, glossy varnish, and are louvered with fixed slats. The upper edge of each door curves upward towards the center edge, so that the inner height of the doors is greater than the outer height, where the doors would mount into the door frame. When mounted, the doors would swing freely and do not have any hooks or fasteners. The doors have metal mounting hardware on the upper and lower corners of the outer edges.

Topic

African American

Domestic life

Nightlife

Segregation

United States--Social life and customs

Urban life

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Cassandra Fay Smith

Object number

2011.101.8ab

Restrictions & Rights

No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Classification

Buildings and Structures

Exhibition

A Changing America: 1968 and Beyond

On View

NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Concourse 1, C1 053

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Created by

Unidentified

Used by

Muse, Isaiah, American, 1919 - 2012

Medium

wood, vinyl, padding, metal and tape

Dimensions

H x W x D: 43 × 105 × 25 in., 221 lb. (109.2 × 266.7 × 63.5 cm, 100.2 kg)

Type

cocktail lounges

counters

Place used

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

Date

1970s

Description

A bar counter faced with padded red vinyl. On the front red vinyl surface, "MR. MUSE" is written in large capital letters via metal rivets secured through the vinyl and padding to the wood below, creating a slightly quilted look. The bar frame is constructed of wood plywood sheeting and 2 x 4 boards. The top of the bar counter, and the footrest across the entire front of the bar, is covered with a thick black and gold patterned vinyl sheeting. The vinyl sheeting is nailed to the underlying wood, and is secured on the footrest with metal trim molding, and along the counter edge with red plastic tape that is no longer adhered. The counter edge is scalloped. The entire scalloped edge is finished with a rolled padded trim edge, approximately 3" diameter, covered with the same red vinyl as the front, and tacked down with metal rivets. The rolled edge is stapled on the underside to the bar itself, and the stapled edge is trimmed with fabric tape. The interior of the bar has one (1) shelf approximately 15" below the counter. The shelf is covered in a green and white tile patterned vinyl. The rest of the interior of the bar is unfinished.

Topic

African American

Domestic life

Nightlife

Segregation

United States--Social life and customs

Urban life

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Cassandra Fay Smith

Object number

2011.101.9

Restrictions & Rights

No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Classification

Furnishings, Housewares, and Décor

Exhibition

A Changing America: 1968 and Beyond

On View

NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Concourse 1, C1 053

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Manufactured by

Tecsonic, South Korean

Used by

Nunn, Bill, American, 1952 - 2016

Signed by

Spike Lee, American, born 1957

Owned by

Gene Siskel, American, 1946 - 1999

Subject of

Public Enemy, American, founded 1982

Medium

plastic, metal, wire, cloth, pressure-sensitive tape, ink

Dimensions

H x W x D (2014.270.2.1a Handle Up): 19 1/2 × 31 1/4 × 9 in. (49.5 × 79.4 × 22.9 cm)

Type

audio equipment

Place used

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

Date

1989

Description

A Promax Super Jumbo boombox (2014.270.2.1a) used as a prop by the character Radio Raheem in the Spike Lee directed picture, "Do the Right Thing". The boombox includes a dual audio casette tape deck, an equilizer section, radio dial, colored light display, and a pair each of 8" subwoofers, midranges, and tweeters. There are sections of red, yellow, and green electical tape with black ink text on the sides and top of the player. There are also rectangular black, green, and yellow "Public Enemy" stickers adhered to both the PR and PL side of the player. On the lower back of the boombox is handwritten text in gold ink reading [BROOKLYN, N.Y. / 3/17/90 / To Gene / RADIO RAHEEM LIVES / LOVE, Spike Lee / "FIGHT THE POWER"]. There is a metal handle attached to the top of the player, around which two braided bracelets (black-and-white 2014.270.2.1b, colored 2014.270.2.1c) and multi-colored printed cloth (2014.270.2.1d) have been tied. The "rewind" button on the PR tape deck has fallen off but is stored with the boombox (2014.270.2.1e). The boombox had an audio cassette in the PR deck that has been removed (2014.270.2.2), titled "JAZZ CLUB / Vocal". The cassette is off-white with black text and is printed with track titles, manufacturing information, and serial number.

Topic

African American

Film

Hip hop (Music)

Urban life

Credit Line

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

Object number

2014.270.2

Restrictions & Rights

No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Classification

Tools and Equipment-Audiovisual

Tools and Equipment-Props and set design

Exhibition

A Changing America: 1968 and Beyond

On View

NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Concourse 1, C1 053

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture