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    Black and red leather jacket worn by Kurtis Blow

    Designed by
    M. Julian, American, 1975 - 2000
    Owned by
    Blow, Kurtis, American, born 1959
    Date
    1981
    On View
    Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 053
    Exhibition
    Musical Crossroads
    Medium
    leather, synthetic fiber, metal, and elastic
    Dimensions
    H x W (flat): 26 × 23 in. (66 × 58.4 cm)
    Description
    This black and red leather jacket was worn by Kurtis Blow on the cover of his album "Deuce" (1981). The motorcycle style jacket has full-length sleeves, a stand-up collar, and closes at the center front with a black zipper and five (5) metal snaps painted red. There is a red leather racing strip down each sleeve that extends onto the shoulders, with the collar also faced in red leather. The sleeves taper slightly at the wrist, ending in elastic cuffs. The waistline of the jacket body also has an elastic edge. The elastic on the waist and cuffs is sewn inside the black leather so it does not show. There are two (2) exterior diagonally oriented inset pockets, one at each front hip, that are edged with the red leather and lined with black acetate fabric.
    The interior of the jacket body and sleeves are fully lined with the black acetate fabric. There is one (1) interior inset pocket at the proper left breast that is edged in black leather and closes with a black zipper. There is a designer label at the interior center back neck made of white fabric with maroon machine embroidered stitching that reads "M. Julian". A size tag is sewn to the center bottom of the designer label reading "38". There are three (3) additional tags sewn into the proper right side seam with size, fiber content, and care instructions typed onto the cream fabric in brown text. There is a cream fabric hanger loop sewn at the interior center back neck.
    Classification
    Clothing-Historical
    Clothing-Fashion
    Type
    jackets
    Topic
    Clothing and dress
    Fashion
    Hip hop (Music)
    Rappers (Musicians)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Kurtis Walker PKA Kurtis Blow
    Object number
    2015.185
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5dd4ccc7c-c7ad-48ad-9a69-f360e166d040
  • Hand-sewn MC Lyte tank top

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Owned by
    MC Lyte, American, born 1971
    Worn by
    MC Lyte, American, born 1971
    Date
    1990-2010
    Medium
    cotton
    Dimensions
    H x W: 22 x 11 in. (55.9 x 27.9 cm)
    Description
    A handmade tank top using cotton t-shirt material. The front is blue, the back is green, and there are burgundy details. The name "LYTE" is hand-appliqued at the front chest in burgundy cotton. The same fabric is used to lace and tie the shoulders, to lace the center front v-neck, and with one single tie at the top of each side. The proper left side has green fabric lacing and the proper right side has blue fabric lacing that attaches the front to the back and is knotted at the bottom.
    Classification
    Clothing-Historical
    Type
    T-shirts
    Topic
    Clothing and dress
    Fashion
    Hip hop (Music)
    Rappers (Musicians)
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of MC Lyte
    Object number
    2011.118.9
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd55580eb67-d7c1-40fc-82bc-a42c090a9180
  • Fedora owned by Jim Vance

    Manufactured by
    Churchill, Ltd.
    Owned by
    Jim Vance, American, 1942 - 2017
    Date
    late 20th century
    Medium
    felt, satin, leather
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 4 15/16 × 13 3/16 × 11 1/4 in. (12.5 × 33.5 × 28.5 cm)
    Description
    A black fedora owned by Jim Vance. The hat is made of felt and has a black satin band with a bow on it. The inside is lined with satin. Printed in gold on the inside of the crown is the Churchill, Ltd. Logo. A tag attached to the leather sweatband reads “7 3/8.” Printed in gold on the left side of the sweatband is “Churchill ltd.”
    Place used
    Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Clothing-Historical
    Type
    fedoras
    Topic
    Clothing and dress
    Journalism
    Local and regional
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Estate of James H. Vance, III
    Object number
    2018.107.15
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5c019e2c2-2f9a-44d3-aa5c-f9a72e0ed675
  • Leather hat owned by Jim Vance

    Manufactured by
    Henschel Hat Co., American, founded 1947
    Owned by
    Jim Vance, American, 1942 - 2017
    Date
    late 20th century
    Medium
    leather, polyester
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 3 1/8 × 9 1/16 × 8 1/16 in. (8 × 23 × 20.5 cm)
    Description
    A leather newsboy style cap owned by Jim Vance. The hat is brown with a black satin interior and a fabric sweatband. Attached to the sweatband at the back of the hat are two tags. The top tag is black with gold text and a logo for Henschel Hat Co. The tag reads “HENSCHEL HAT CO. / HH / S/M.” The bottom tag is white with black text that reads "100% Genuine Leather / Lining: 100% polyester."
    Place made
    Saint Charles, Saint Charles County, Missouri, United States, North and Central America
    Place used
    Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Clothing-Historical
    Type
    hats
    Topic
    Clothing and dress
    Journalism
    Local and regional
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Estate of James H. Vance, III
    Object number
    2018.107.16
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5b6027baf-b015-423d-80be-24f242510449
  • Fedora owned by Jim Vance

    Manufactured by
    Dobbs & Co., American, founded 1908
    Owned by
    Jim Vance, American, 1942 - 2017
    Date
    late 20th century
    Medium
    felt, leather, feather
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 5 5/16 × 12 3/16 × 10 13/16 in. (13.5 × 31 × 27.5 cm)
    Description
    A black fedora owned by Jim Vance. The hat is made of felt and has a black satin band with a brown and red feather attached to it. A tag attached to the leather sweatband reads “7 1/2.” A white paper tag with black text and barcode is also attached to the sweatband. Printed in gold on the sweatband is “Dobbs / MADE IN U.S.A.”
    Place made
    New York City, New York County, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Place used
    Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Clothing-Historical
    Type
    fedoras
    Topic
    Clothing and dress
    Journalism
    Local and regional
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Estate of James H. Vance, III
    Object number
    2018.107.20
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5efaed36a-fb60-4402-ac18-adf514a3313e
  • Academic robe, hood, and cap worn by Dr. Johnnetta B. Cole at Spelman College

    Designed by
    Olivia, American
    Worn by
    Dr. Cole, Johnnetta Betsch, American, born 1936
    Subject of
    Spelman College, American, founded 1881
    Date
    1986 - 1987
    Medium
    synthetic fiber, woven tape, metal closures, and tassels
    Dimensions
    H x W (.1 flat): 55 1/4 × 36 1/2 in. (140.3 × 92.7 cm)
    H x W (.2 flat): 45 1/2 × 25 1/2 in. (115.6 × 64.8 cm)
    H x W x D (.3): 5 1/2 × 11 1/4 × 10 3/4 in. (14 × 28.6 × 27.3 cm)
    Description
    Academic regalia consisting of a robe (.1), a hood (.2), and a cap (.3) in blue and silver from Spelman College worn by Dr. Johnnetta Betsch Cole.
    .1: A blue academic robe with woven tape decorations. The robe is made from a blue polyester cotton blend fabric. Panels of blue woven tape with a cream design of zigzag lines is attached at the center opening of the front sides and around the neck. Three (3) thinner bands of blue woven tape with a cream design of stripes are attached on each sleeve. The robe closes at the center front with a blue metal zipper. There is one (1) black male snap at the center front approximately three inches below the neck opening for securing the hood (.2) to the robe. There are two (2) black eyes, one on each shoulder midway between the neck and sleeve seams, possibly for securing a stole or other regalia around the shoulders of the wearer. There are two (2) exterior inset pockets, one at each side waist, lined in blue synthetic fabric. The robe is self-lined and there is a designer label at the center back interior neck made from white fabric with black machine-embroidered text that reads: "Olivia / ORIGINAL".
    .2: A blue and white academic hood with woven tape decoration. One side of the hood is faced in blue synthetic fabric and trimmed with a band of blue woven tape with a cream design of zigzags. The other side is faced in white satin with a blue satin chevron stripe midway down the hood. There is one (1) female snap at the center front neck portion of the hood to secure it to the robe (.1). Two (2) black buttons connected by a twisted cord are sewn at the back opening area of the hood to ensure that the satin portion of the hood remains open and visible.
    .3: A soft blue academic cap. The hexagonal cap is made from a blue polyester cotton blend fabric. A gold metal tassel is looped around a gold bobble at the center top of the cap and tacked in place at the edge of the cap. A band of blue woven tape with a cream design of alternating stripes and diamonds is sewn around the opening on the bottom of the cap. This band is lined with black grosgrain ribbon. The cap is lined with the same blue fabric with a small amount of batting between the layers to create a padded shape. A designer label is sewn at the center interior of the cap made from white fabric with black machine-embroidered text that reads: "Olivia / ORIGINAL".
    Place used
    Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Clothing-Historical
    Type
    robes
    caps (headgear)
    hoods (headgear)
    Topic
    African diaspora
    Clothing and dress
    Education
    HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Johnnetta Betsch Cole
    Object number
    2015.209.1.1-3
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5df132873-0cd2-4b8d-ba34-752f9b9f03b4
  • Academic cap worn by Dr. Johnnetta B. Cole at Bennett College

    Designed by
    Nicholson, Barbara, American
    Worn by
    Dr. Cole, Johnnetta Betsch, American, born 1936
    Subject of
    Bennett College, American, founded 1873
    Date
    2003
    Medium
    synthetic fiber, elastic, and tassels
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 9 × 10 1/4 × 10 3/8 in. (22.9 × 26 × 26.4 cm)
    Description
    A blue and gold soft academic cap from Bennett College worn by Dr. Johnnetta Betsch Cole. The cap has a stiff square top that is covered in a bright blue synthetic fabric. A wide strip of blue, black, and gold striped woven tape is attached diagonally across the top. A circular opening at the center of the bottom side of the mortarboard is surrounded by a panel of the blue synthetic fabric and a black, gold, and blue woven tape in a scrollwork pattern, with elastic inside it to secure the cap to the head. Inside. Two gold tassels are looped around a blue button at the center of the top of the cap.
    Place used
    Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Clothing-Historical
    Type
    caps (headgear)
    Topic
    African diaspora
    Clothing and dress
    Education
    HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Johnnetta Betsch Cole
    Object number
    2015.209.5
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5f765eec0-397b-4625-91c2-85e01cbe8a86
  • Olympic team track suit worn by Briana Scurry

    Manufactured by
    Adidas AG, German, founded 1948
    Worn by
    Scurry, Briana, born 1971
    Subject of
    United States Olympic Committee, American, founded 1894
    United States Women's National Soccer Team, American, founded 1985
    Date
    2004
    Medium
    polyester with metal , cloth and net (textile)
    Dimensions
    H x W x D (Overall): 64 × 19 × 11 1/2 in. (162.6 × 48.3 × 29.2 cm)
    H x W x D (2015.58.4.1 (jacket)): 32 1/2 × 18 × 11 1/2 in. (82.6 × 45.7 × 29.2 cm)
    H x W x D (2015.58.4.2 (pants)): 43 × 19 × 9 in. (109.2 × 48.3 × 22.9 cm)
    Description
    A Team USA white, red, and, blue, Olympic track suit worn by Briana Scurry during the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. The track suit is made by Adidas and consists of a jacket and pants.
    2015.58.4.1: The jacket is predominantly white, with blue sleeves and red trim. An Adidas logo appears on the proper right corner of the chest. A 2004 US Olympic Team logo appears on the proper left corner of the chest. The logo is a circular laurel wreath with [USA] and the Olympic rings in the center and [TEAM 2004] underneath. At the mid-section the fabric overhangs and a netted opening is underneath the flap. A zipper runs the length of the center of the jacket with a zipper pull at both the top and the bottom of the jacket. The sleeves have red and white stripes on the side and a flap that reveals some of the interior netted lining. The proper left sleeve has a circular gold button that has the Olympic rings at the center, above the cuff on the back of the sleeve. The back of the jacket is predominantly white. A larger 2004 US Olympic Team logo appears on the center of the back of the jacket. An American flag appears on back of collar. At the mid-section the fabric overhangs and a netted opening is underneath the flap. The interior has a netted lining and tags. The tag found at the collar indicates the jacket's size and maker. The other tags on the interior side include manufacturing information and care instructions. There is also a patch on the interior that reads: [2004 U.S. Olympic TEAM / We salute you, the participant, as you represent our country in Greece, the birthplace of the Olympic games]. The patch also includes the US Olympic Team logo, the Adidas logo and a place to put the owner's name.
    2015.58.4.2: The pants are predominantly dark blue, with red and white vertical stripes at sides. The proper right pant leg has a white Adidas logo on the front. The proper left pant leg has a white US Olympic Team logo on the front. The proper left hip has a circular gold button that has the Olympic rings at the center, identical to the button on the proper left sleeve of the jacket. Each pant leg has a zipper that runs from the bottom of the pant to about mid-calf on the back. There is a CLIMACOOL logo on the back of the proper left side of the pant, below the waistband. The interior has netted lining and a tag with size and maker. There is a [1] written in hand in marker in the lower right of the tag.
    Place used
    Athens, Greece, Europe
    Place made
    Malaysia, Asia
    Classification
    Clothing-Historical
    Type
    sweat suits
    sports uniforms
    Topic
    Clothing and dress
    Soccer
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Briana Scurry
    Object number
    2015.58.4.1-.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd55a21886e-526d-4361-907f-3cdf14ac7fc4
  • Jersey for the New York Yankees worn by Mariano Rivera

    Manufactured by
    Majestic Athletic, American, founded 1976
    Worn by
    Rivera, Mariano, Panamanian American, born 1969
    Signed by
    Rivera, Mariano, Panamanian American, born 1969
    Subject of
    New York Yankees, American, founded 1901
    Date
    2009
    On View
    Community/Third Floor, 3 052
    Exhibition
    Sports: Leveling the Playing Field
    Medium
    polyester
    Dimensions
    H x W: 25 x 36 1/2 in. (63.5 x 92.7 cm)
    H x W x D (on form): 26 × 35 5/8 × 13 3/4 in. (66 × 90.5 × 34.9 cm)
    Description
    A New York Yankees Mariano Rivera jersey.
    This is an away game jersey- grey with navy and white details. The jersey has a slight v-neck. There are two (2) buttons at the top and four (4) buttons going from the middle down to the bottom of the jersey on the proper right side. The bands of the sleeves have three (3) stripes- navy on the top and bottom and white in the middle. The words [NEW YORK] are sewn on across the chest, with "NEW" on the proper right and "YORK" on the proper left. The letters are navy with a white border. On the lower proper right side of the jersey there is a white manufacturer's label. There is a red dotted rectangle which contains the Major League Baseball logo in red and navy, the word [Authentic] in a red script with navy outlining, and the word [COLLECTION {TM}] underneath "Authentic" in grey. Under the rectangle there is the Majestic logo in red and navy along with the words [Majestic {R} ATHLETIC] in navy. There are two (2) smaller labels underneath the manufacturer's label- a rectangle shaped label with the year [2009] printed in black ink and a square label with the number [46] sewn on with black thread.
    The proper left sleeve has a patch in the lower center near the stripes. It is a circular patch with an image of Yankee stadium in white, tan, and navy. There is a white, tan, and gold scroll banner underneath with the year [2009] in navy. The center circle is navy and there are five (5) rings around it- (from the center to the outer level: tan, white, gold, white, and navy). In the top half of the yellow ring are the words [YANKEE STADIUM] in navy, and the words [INAUGURAL SEASON] in the bottom half.
    The back of the jersey has a red, white, and navy MLB logo at the neck. There is a large number [42] sewn on in the center of the upper back. The numbers are navy with a white border. The signature [Mariano Rivera #42] is written in silver marker in the number "4". At the bottom of the number "4" there is an oval sticker. [X34638] is typed in black in inside of a rectangle. Behind the rectangle there is an unidentifiable signature in red.
    Place used
    Arlington, Tarrant County, Texas, United States, North and Central America
    Place made
    Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Clothing-Historical
    Type
    jerseys
    sports uniforms
    Topic
    Athletes
    Baseball
    Clothing and dress
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2013.211.3
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd589241a5d-3d4a-4b9f-87d7-5f64ed525e14
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    Jersey for the Atlanta Braves worn and autographed by Hank Aaron

    Created by
    Spalding, American, founded 1876
    Worn by
    Aaron, Hank, American, 1934 - 2021
    Date
    1968-1969
    On View
    Community/Third Floor, 3 052
    Exhibition
    Sports: Leveling the Playing Field
    Medium
    wool, synthetic fiber, plastic
    Dimensions
    On form: 34 1/4 × 26 × 9 1/2 in. (87 × 66 × 24.1 cm)
    Description
    Atlanta Braves "away" or "road" jersey worn by Hank Aaron during the 1968 or 1969 MLB season. Jersey is grey in color with blue and red stitched type on front and back. Type on front chest area reads, [Braves]. Type on back reads, [44]. Patch on PR sleeve features an MLB logo with red type that reads, [100th ANNIVERSARY]. Patch on PL sleeve features an illustration of a caricatured American Indian face. Hank Aaron autograph in lower portion of jersey's front. Next to signature are several labels including a Spalding label and a size "40" label. Label with blue ink on inside of neckline reads, [44 40 68].
    Place depicted
    Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Clothing-Historical
    Memorabilia and Ephemera
    Type
    jerseys
    sports uniforms
    Topic
    Athletes
    Baseball
    Clothing and dress
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2014.297.1
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5d224bd79-95d8-4c33-af67-401dcfd10671
  • Navy baseball cap from the 2018 Stacey Abrams Georgia gubernatorial campaign

    Created by
    Abrams, Stacey for Governor, American, founded 2018
    Manufactured by
    Bayside Apparel & Headwear, American
    Subject of
    Abrams, Stacey, American, born 1973
    Date
    2018
    Medium
    cotton (textile) and metal
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 3 1/2 × 8 × 11 in. (8.9 × 20.3 × 27.9 cm)
    Description
    A navy blue baseball cap with [STACEY / ABRAMS] in white text and [GOVERNOR] in smaller blue text printed across the front. There is a metal buckle at the back center and a union printing label on the back right side.
    Place depicted
    Georgia, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Clothing-Historical
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
    Type
    baseball caps
    Topic
    Political organizations
    Politics
    U.S. History, 2001-
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Earl Fowlkes in honor of Thomas Kevin King
    Object number
    2019.43.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd599dad123-08e9-4a68-b059-6312fe9bfdc6
  • Commencement gown owned by Zora Neale Hurston

    Manufactured by
    Cox Sons & Vining, Inc., American, founded 1837
    Owned by
    Hurston, Zora Neale, American, 1891 - 1960
    Worn by
    Cohen, Lucy Kramer, American, 1907 - 2007
    Subject of
    Barnard College, American, founded 1889
    Date
    1928
    Medium
    fiber with metal
    Dimensions
    H x W (Gown): 45 1/4 × 18 3/16 in. (115 × 46.2 cm)
    Chest (Gown Internal): 47 1/16 in. (119.5 cm)
    Caption
    This commencement gown originally belonged to writer and anthropologist Zora Neale Hurston. Hurston was a member of Barnard College's graduating class of 1928. Her degree was conferred on February 29, 1928; however, Hurston did not participate in the commencement ceremony. Having completed her coursework and obtained funding, she sold the cap and gown before leaving New York to conduct anthropological research in Florida. Her fellow anthropology classmate Lucy Kramer purchased the regalia from Hurston and wore the gown during commencement. Kramer had to alter the hem so that the gown could fit her four foot, ten inch frame, but Hurston's monogram remains intact in the yoke of the gown.
    Description
    A commencement gown purchased by Zora Neale Hurston, for the 1928 Barnard College commencement ceremony. The gown is long and black with wide, long, pointed sleeves. The robes have a rounded collar and opens at the front into a “V.” Down the front hems are five (5) closures: four (4) hooks (1 missing) and (5) eyes. The front hems of the robes are embellished with a vertical folds of fabric. The sleeves are gathered at the shoulders and on either side of the chest. A black tag is stitched to the inside of the collar. It is embroidered with gold text reading "COX SONS AND VINING / 131-133 [loss] ST / NEW [loss]." Below the tag, pieces of fabric with the monogram letters "Z," "N," and "H" have been stitched in. There are two (2) cape ties attached to the interior of the robes at the shoulders. The back of the gown is heavily gathered at the seams of both sleeves and at the mid-back. Also on the back is a hood fastener constructed from a fabric covered button and a plied cord.
    Place made
    New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Place used
    New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Clothing-Historical
    Movement
    Harlem Renaissance (New Negro Movement)
    Type
    robes
    Topic
    Clothing and dress
    Education
    Literature
    Science
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Zora Yaa Adams-Williams and The Family of Lucy Kramer Cohen (Barnard College, 1928)
    Object number
    2018.81.1
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd519771edb-720a-4c03-bda9-4889f7341150
  • Commencement cap owned by Zora Neale Hurston

    Manufactured by
    Cox Sons & Vining, Inc., American, founded 1837
    Owned by
    Hurston, Zora Neale, American, 1891 - 1960
    Worn by
    Cohen, Lucy Kramer, American, 1907 - 2007
    Subject of
    Barnard College, American, founded 1889
    Date
    1928
    Medium
    fiber, ink on silk (fiber) and cardboard
    Dimensions
    H x W x D (Cap): 2 15/16 × 9 1/2 × 9 1/2 in. (7.5 × 24.1 × 24.1 cm)
    Caption
    This commencement cap originally belonged to writer and anthropologist Zora Neale Hurston. Hurston was a member of Barnard College's graduating class of 1928. Her degree was conferred on February 29, 1928; however, Hurston did not participate in the commencement ceremony. Having completed her coursework and obtained funding, she sold the cap and gown before leaving New York to conduct anthropological research in Florida. Her fellow anthropology classmate Lucy Kramer purchased the regalia from Hurston and wore the gown during commencement. Kramer had to alter the hem so that the gown could fit her four foot, ten inch frame, but Hurston's monogram remains intact in the yoke of the gown.
    Description
    A commencement cap purchased by Zora Neale Hurston, for the 1928 Barnard College commencement ceremony. The cap is a black square academic cap. The cap has a horizontal square board affixed to a black skull-cap, with a black tassel attached to the center. The tassle is attached with a fabric covered button and made from thinly plied cords. The interior is lined with black silk. Stamped at the center of the silk lining is gold text that reads "Cox Sons & Vining / Academic Robe Makers / 131 East 23rd Street / New York."
    Place made
    New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Place used
    New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Clothing-Historical
    Movement
    Harlem Renaissance (New Negro Movement)
    Type
    caps (headgear)
    Topic
    Clothing and dress
    Education
    Literature
    Science
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Zora Yaa Adams-Williams and The Family of Lucy Kramer Cohen (Barnard College, 1928)
    Object number
    2018.81.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5ff4883db-8199-4c9f-984d-783746d90b37
  • T-shirt from the 2018 Stacey Abrams Georgia gubernatorial campaign

    Created by
    Abrams, Stacey for Governor, American, founded 2018
    Manufactured by
    American Apparel, American, founded 1989
    Subject of
    Abrams, Stacey, American, born 1973
    Date
    2018
    Medium
    cotton (textile)
    Dimensions
    H x W (flat): 29 1/2 × 34 in. (74.9 × 86.4 cm)
    Description
    A size large white cotton t-shirt with [STACEY / ABRAMS / GOVERNOR] printed across the front in rainbow lettering. Below the printed text is a union printing label.
    Place depicted
    Georgia, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Clothing-Historical
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
    Type
    T-shirts
    Topic
    LGBTQ
    Political organizations
    Politics
    U.S. History, 2001-
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Earl Fowlkes in honor of Thomas Kevin King
    Object number
    2019.43.1
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd508d8fec4-4cdb-4012-a471-bd5cd363ac5a
  • Pair of stars and stripes slippers attributed to Elizabeth Keckley

    Attributed to
    Keckley, Elizabeth Hobbs, American, 1818 - 1907
    Owned by
    Welles, Gideon, American, 1802 - 1878
    Date
    ca. 1865
    Medium
    fiber , leather and thread
    Dimensions
    L x W: 10 1/4 × 3 in. (26 × 7.6 cm)
    Description
    A pair of men's boudoir slippers in a stars and stripes design attributed to Elizabeth Keckley. The slippers were likely commissioned by Mrs. Gideon Welles to be presented to her husband, Hon. Gideon Welles, Secretary of the Navy under President Lincoln. The slippers are crocheted in stripes of red and white from the toe to the heel. Across the top of the vamp is a blue band embroidered with scattered white stars. The throat of the slippers is edged in a twisted blue and red cord. The slippers have a flat, leather sole and a squarish toe.
    Place made
    United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Clothing-Historical
    Type
    slippers
    Topic
    Business
    Clothing and dress
    Craftsmanship
    Free communities of color
    Politics
    Slavery
    U.S. History, Civil War, 1861-1865
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2018.35.2.1ab
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd524340fb0-0fd6-43e0-8608-eca7c9b11a26
  • Blue t-shirt for Andrew Gillum gubernatorial campaign

    Manufactured by
    Gildan Activewear Inc., Canadian, founded 1984
    Subject of
    Gillum, Andrew, American, born 1979
    Date
    2018
    Medium
    cotton (textile)
    Dimensions
    H x W (flat): 26 1/2 × 28 11/16 in. (67.3 × 72.8 cm)
    Description
    A t-shirt, white text on cotton textile, supporting Andrew Gillum for governor of Florida. Front of shirt reads ANDREW / GILLUM / FOR GOVERNOR / (union bug)] The union bug reads [SIGN DISPLAY AND PICTORIAL / UNION LABEL / PAINTERS / PAPERHANGERS / DECORATORS / NO LOCAL 1175 / REGISTERED]. Tag notes that shirt is manufactured by Gildan from cotton. Shirt is size medium.
    Place depicted
    Florida, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Clothing-Historical
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
    Type
    T-shirts
    Topic
    Politics
    U.S. History, 2001-
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Aaron Bryant
    Object number
    2019.41.5
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5e778b143-5548-4cbf-b723-741e14f8f72a
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    Black t-shirt printed with "Black Lives Matter"

    Manufactured by
    Gemrock, American, founded 1996
    Worn by
    Middleton, Sharon Green, American
    Date
    2015
    Medium
    cotton
    Dimensions
    H x W x D (flat): 29 1/2 × 36 1/4 × 3/16 in. (75 × 92 × 0.5 cm)
    Description
    A black T-shirt with white lettering on the front. The text on the shirt reads “BLACK / LIVES / MATTER.”
    Place used
    Baltimore, Maryland, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Clothing-Historical
    Movement
    Black Lives Matter
    Type
    T-shirts
    Topic
    Activism
    Communities
    Justice
    Local and regional
    Politics
    Race relations
    Resistance
    U.S. History, 2001-
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Glenard and Sharon Middleton
    Object number
    2016.43.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd50b2aab11-5620-4e44-ae17-3252147c3149
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    Black t-shirt for 300 Men March worn at a rally after the death of Freddie Gray

    Manufactured by
    Gildan Activewear Inc., Canadian, founded 1984
    Worn by
    Middleton, Sharon Green, American
    Subject of
    Gray, Freddie, American, 1990 - 2015
    Date
    2015
    Medium
    cotton
    Dimensions
    H x W x D (Flat): 30 1/2 × 34 × 1/2 in. (77.5 × 86.4 × 1.3 cm)
    H x W x D (On a flat (3 in. deep) mannequin form): 31 × 31 × 4 in. (78.7 × 78.7 × 10.2 cm)
    Description
    A black T-shirt with white lettering on the front. The text on the shirt reads “300 / MEN MARCH / A MOVEMENT AGAINST VIOLENCE."
    Place used
    Baltimore, Maryland, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Clothing-Historical
    Movement
    Black Lives Matter
    Type
    T-shirts
    Topic
    Activism
    Communities
    Justice
    Local and regional
    Politics
    Race relations
    Resistance
    U.S. History, 2001-
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Glenard and Sharon Middleton
    Object number
    2016.43.1
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5b986ae6f-7f00-4903-8c5e-0db0250bd1c0
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    Suit worn by Dr. Jamal Harrison Bryant to a protest in Ferguson, Missouri

    Manufactured by
    J. Crew, American, founded 1983
    Worn by
    Dr. Bryant, Jamal Harrison, American, born 1971
    Subject of
    Brown, Michael Jr., 1996 - 2014
    Date
    October 13, 2014
    Medium
    .1: wool cloth, rayon and polyester blend cloth, and plastic buttons;
    .2: wool cloth, rayon cloth, plastic and metal fasteners
    Dimensions
    H x W x D (.1 flat): 32 3/4 × 26 3/4 × 1/4 in. (83.2 × 67.9 × 0.6 cm)
    H x W x D (.2 flat): 42 1/4 × 19 1/2 × 3/4 in. (107.3 × 49.5 × 1.9 cm)
    Description
    This suit consists of a jacket (.1) and pants (.2) worn by Dr. Jamal Harrison Bryant to a protest in Ferguson, Missouri. The jacket (.1) is a black wool single-breasted blazer with a notched lapel and full-length straight sleeves. It closes at the center front with two (2) round black plastic buttons. There are two (2) inset pockets with straight flap tops, one at each front side waist, and one (1) welt pocket at the proper left breast. Four (4) round black plastic decorative buttons are sewn at sleeve cuff. There is a single vent at the back. The body of the jacket is fully lined in a black rayon and polyester blend fabric, while the sleeves are lined in a white and gray pinstripe rayon and polyester blend fabric. There are two (2) welt pockets, one at each interior breast, with one (1) welt pen pocket below the proper left breast pocket and above the one (1) welt pocket at the interior proper left waist. A manufacturer's label is sewn at the interior proper right front below the breast pocket, with one (1) spare button also sewn below the breast pocket. The wool manufacturer's label is sewn at the interior proper left front above the waist pocket, with a fiber content, style, and care tag sewn inside the interior proper left breast pocket. A hanger loop is sewn at the interior center back neck.
    The black wool pants (.2) have straight full-length legs and close at the center front waist with a black metal zipper, one (1) round black plastic button around a tab, and one (1) flat metal hook-and-eye. The front closure is hidden by a placket. Six (6) self-fabric belt loops are sewn around the waistband. There are two (2) inset pockets, one at each front side waist, and two (2) welt pockets, one at each back side below the waist. Each back pocket closes with one (1) round black plastic button. The pockets and waistband are lined in a black twill stripe rayon fabric. A manufacturer's label is sewn at the interior proper right back waist, with a fiber content, style, and care tag sewn at the interior proper right front closure seam.
    Place used
    Ferguson, Saint Louis County, Missouri, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Clothing-Historical
    Movement
    Black Lives Matter
    Type
    blazers
    trousers
    Topic
    Activism
    Clothing and dress
    Politics
    Race relations
    Religious groups
    Resistance
    U.S. History, 2001-
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Pastor Jamal H. Bryant
    Object number
    2015.180.1.1-.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5f69f536c-01f3-408b-b85a-d1d7cb7e90ca
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    Shoes worn by Dr. Jamal Harrison Bryant to a protest in Ferguson, Missouri

    Manufactured by
    Cole Haan, American, founded 1928
    Worn by
    Dr. Bryant, Jamal Harrison, American, born 1971
    Subject of
    Brown, Michael Jr., 1996 - 2014
    Date
    October 13, 2014
    Medium
    leather and rubber with cord shoelaces
    Dimensions
    H x W x D (ab): 12 3/4 × 9 × 4 in. (32.4 × 22.9 × 10.2 cm)
    H x W x D (each): 12 3/4 × 4 1/4 × 4 in. (32.4 × 10.8 × 10.2 cm)
    Description
    These oxford wingtip shoes were worn by Dr. Jamal Harrison Bryant to a protest in Ferguson, Missouri. The shoes are made from black leather with an applied camouflage design in metallic silver, green, and brown. They lace with black braided cord shoelaces. The soles are made from black rubber with three (3) indented lines molded into the rubber around the sides of the shoes, getting thinner nearer the toes. The soles have a molded non-skid rubber pattern. The interiors of the shoes are lined in tan leather, with the manufacturer's name stamped on the insoles near the heel.
    Place used
    Ferguson, Saint Louis County, Missouri, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Clothing-Historical
    Movement
    Black Lives Matter
    Type
    oxfords
    Topic
    Clothing and dress
    Politics
    Race relations
    Religious groups
    Resistance
    U.S. History, 2001-
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Pastor Jamal H. Bryant
    Object number
    2015.180.2ab
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd55622e20e-f3b6-4125-980c-ac783e10ba3b

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