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Stereograph card of of an unidentified woman
- Photograph by
- Unidentified
- Subject of
- Unidentified Woman or Women
- Owned by
- Sullivan, Maxine, American, 1911 - 1987
- Date
- early 20th century
- Medium
- albumen , sodium chloride , silver nitrate on photographic paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 2 1/8 × 2 3/4 in. (5.4 × 7 cm)
- Description
- A stereograph card of an unidentified woman sitting in chair. The stereograph features two photographs of the same woman. The woman is wearing a light colored dress with dots. The photograph on the left features the woman sitting in a chair with her hands crossed on her lap. The photograph on the right features the woman sitting on the chair with her proper right arm on her lap and her proper left arm resting on her face. The back of the photograph is blank.
- Collection title
- Maxine Sullivan Collection
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Type
- stereographs
- portraits
- Topic
- Photography
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2013.46.29.7
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public domain
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Photographic print of Orville L. Williams
- Photograph by
- Unidentified
- Subject of
- Williams, Orville L., American, born 1928
- Owned by
- Sullivan, Maxine, American, 1911 - 1987
- Date
- ca. 1945
- Medium
- silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (Image): 9 1/2 × 7 9/16 in. (24.1 × 19.2 cm)
- H x W (Sheet): 10 × 8 1/16 in. (25.4 × 20.5 cm)
- Description
- 2013.46.29.154a: A black and white photograph of Orville L. Williams. The photograph features Williams from the chest up wearing a tuxedo. His head is tilted slightly to the right. The back of the photograph has a photographer's stamp and subject inscription.
- Place made
- Bronx, New York City, Bronx County, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Collection title
- Maxine Sullivan Collection
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Type
- gelatin silver prints
- portraits
- Topic
- Photography
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2013.46.29.154
- Restrictions & Rights
- Unknown - Restrictions Possible
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Cornet owned by Maxine Sullivan
- Manufactured by
- F. E. Olds, American
- Owned by
- Sullivan, Maxine, American, 1911 - 1987
- Date
- 1977
- Medium
- 2013.46.29.1.1a: brass (alloy) with felt
- 2013.46.29.1.1b: metal
- Dimensions
- H x W x D (Trumpet): 7 × 5 1/4 × 15 in. (17.8 × 13.3 × 38.1 cm)
- H x W x D (Mouthpiece): 1 1/16 × 1 1/16 × 2 3/4 in. (2.7 × 2.7 × 7 cm)
- Description
- A brass cornet made by Olds Ambassador and owned by Maxine Sullivan. The body of the cornet (2013.46.29.1.1a) is brass with a straight bell and three (3) valves with green felt pads. The ambassador model is manufactured by F. E. Olds. The cornet has [OLDS / AMBASSADOR / FULLERTON / CALIF] inscribed at the base of the bell. The number [997566] is inscribed on the second valve. The finger ring for the pinky of the right hand is silver. The mouthpiece of the cornet (2013.46.29.1.1b) as a conical backbore and appears to be silver plated. [Olds 7C] is inscribed on the cup, below the rim.
- Collection title
- Maxine Sullivan Collection
- Classification
- Musical Instruments
- Topic
- Jazz (Music)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2013.46.29.1.1ab
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Cornet case owned by Maxine Sullivan
- Manufactured by
- F. E. Olds, American
- Owned by
- Sullivan, Maxine, American, 1911 - 1987
- Date
- ca. 1977
- Medium
- metal , leather , plastic and plush
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 11 × 17 3/4 × 5 3/4 in. (27.9 × 45.1 × 14.6 cm)
- Description
- A hard-sided Olds Ambassador cornet case. The exterior is covered with brown leather with a metal plaque attached on the front. The plaque has a large [O] at the top, above the word [OLDS]. The case's edges are rounded and covered with dark brown leather bumper strips. It has a brown plastic handle and two lockable metal latches. The interior is lined with red plush and is molded to hold a trumpet and mouthpiece with a cavity underneath for additional material. A piece of yellow paper is taped above the handle. [A07468-3 / trumpet] is written on it in pencil.
- Collection title
- Maxine Sullivan Collection
- Classification
- Musical Instruments
- Type
- cases (containers)
- Topic
- Jazz (Music)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2013.46.29.1.2
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Instrument cleaning snake and case belonging to Maxine Sullivan
- Owned by
- Sullivan, Maxine, American, 1911 - 1987
- Date
- ca. 1936
- Medium
- 2013.46.29.1.3a: metal and nylon
- 2013.46.29.1.3b: plastic
- Dimensions
- H x W x D (Trumpet cleaner (a)): 11 × 1/2 × 1/2 in. (27.9 × 1.3 × 1.3 cm)
- H x W x D (Box (b)): 7/8 × 3 × 2 in. (2.2 × 7.6 × 5.1 cm)
- Description
- An instrument cleaning snake and its container. The cleaning snake (2013.46.29.1.3a) is made of flexible spring wire with a black nylon bristle brush on one end. The plastic case (2013.46.29.13b) for a cleaning snake. The case has a blue base and a clear, hinged lid that snap together at the front. Gold text on the lid reads: [MICRO / CORNET OR TRUMPET CLEANER / NO. 7315]. The number [165] was written in black marker on the left third of the lid.
- Collection title
- Maxine Sullivan Collection
- Classification
- Tools and Equipment-Occupational
- Topic
- Jazz (Music)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2013.46.29.1.3ab
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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How to care for your Cornet/Trumpet
- Created by
- Chicago Musical Instruments Company, American, 1920 - 1969
- Owned by
- Sullivan, Maxine, American, 1911 - 1987
- Date
- 1944-1969
- Medium
- ink or paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 4 × 9 in. (10.2 × 22.9 cm)
- Description
- Instructional pamphlet from the Chicago Musical Instrument Company titled "How to care for your Cornet/Trumpet." The pamphlet consists of two (2) long, narrow pieces of paper folded in half and stapled. The first page has a pink background and features a white graphic of a trumpet with white, gray, and black polka dots coming out of the bell. The shadow of a cornet is atop the trumpet. White text reads: [CHICAGO MUSICAL INSTRUMENT COMPANY / How to care / for your / Cornet/Trumpet]. The booklet includes diagrams of a cornet & trumpet, care instructions, and a fingering chart.
- Collection title
- Maxine Sullivan Collection
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials
- Type
- pamphlets
- Topic
- Music
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2013.46.29.1.4
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public domain
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Advertisement for the Norlin Corporation
- Created by
- Norlin Corporation, American, founded 1969
- Owned by
- Sullivan, Maxine, American, 1911 - 1987
- Date
- after 1969
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 2 9/16 × 6 15/16 in. (6.5 × 17.6 cm)
- Description
- A paper advertisement for Norlin. The advertisement consists of a single sheet of heavyweight paper folded in half. The text on exterior is oriented horizontally, while interior text is vertically oriented. The exterior pages say [Norlin TM] in white against a black background. The word is surrounded by two (2) ovals, one white and one blue. The interior features white text on a blue background.
- Collection title
- Maxine Sullivan Collection
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Advertisements
- Type
- advertisements
- Topic
- Music
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2013.46.29.1.5
- Restrictions & Rights
- Unknown - Restrictions Possible
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Business card for Larry Schulz Productions
- Printed by
- Larry Schulz Productions, American
- Received by
- Sullivan, Maxine, American, 1911 - 1987
- Date
- mid-20th century
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 2 × 3 1/2 in. (5.1 × 8.9 cm)
- Description
- A business card for Larry Schulz Productions. The black text printed on cream paper reads: [Larry Schulz Productions / Producer - Writer - Artist Rep. - Consultant / 12 East 97th Street, New York, New York 10029 / (212) 534-6062 Larry Schulz]
- Collection title
- Maxine Sullivan Collection
- Classification
- Tools and Equipment-Occupational
- Type
- business cards
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2013.46.29.1.6
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Photographic postcard of two unidentified women
- Photograph by
- Unidentified
- Printed by
- Eastman Kodak Company, founded 1889
- Subject of
- Unidentified Woman or Women
- Owned by
- Sullivan, Maxine, American, 1911 - 1987
- Date
- 1918-1930
- Medium
- silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper , ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 3 11/16 × 2 5/16 in. (9.4 × 5.9 cm)
- Description
- A piece of a photographic postcard of two unidentified women. One woman is sitting down near a short column. A second woman stands behind her and the short column. The back of the postcard is blank and has [CORRESPONDENCE] printed on the back.
- Collection title
- Maxine Sullivan Collection
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Topic
- Photography
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2013.46.29.10
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public domain
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The Birth of Blues
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Subject of
- Armstrong, Louis, American, 1901 - 1971
- Holiday, Billie, American, 1915 - 1959
- Russell, Luis, 1902 - 1963
- Owned by
- Sullivan, Maxine, American, 1911 - 1987
- Date
- 1947
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 13 1/8 × 9 in. (33.3 × 22.9 cm)
- Description
- A program for the Boston Symphony Hall that features Louis Armstrong and Billie Holiday. The program includes biographies and photographs of the performers. The cover features black text and a photograph of Billie Holiday and Louis Armstrong. The text on the cover reads: [The Birth of the Blues / Billie Holiday / Louis Armstrong / Symphony Hall, Friday, April 18 1947]. The interior pages contains additional information about the jazz musicians. The back cover is an advertisement for Eddie Levine's New Musical Cocktail Lounge.
- Place depicted
- Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States, North and Central America
- Collection title
- Maxine Sullivan Collection
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Type
- programs
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2013.46.29.100
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public domain
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Five photographic headshot portraits of Maxine Sullivan
- Photograph by
- Unidentified
- Subject of
- Sullivan, Maxine, American, 1911 - 1987
- Date
- ca. 1980
- Medium
- silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (Image): 9 3/8 × 6 1/2 in. (23.8 × 16.5 cm)
- H x W (Sheet): 10 × 8 1/8 in. (25.4 × 20.6 cm)
- Description
- A set of five black and white photographs of Maxine Sullivan (1.-.5). The headshot features Sullivan facing the camera and wearing a turtle neck and jacket with a music note pin on the collar. The lower left boarder has Sullivan's name and address. The back of the photograph is blank.
- Place depicted
- Bronx, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Collection title
- Maxine Sullivan Collection
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2013.46.29.101.1-.5
- Restrictions & Rights
- Unknown - Restrictions Possible
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Pennsylvania House of Representatives Citation naming Maxine Sullivan Day
- Issued by
- Pennsylvania House of Representatives, American
- Received by
- Sullivan, Maxine, American, 1911 - 1987
- Date
- March 8, 1984
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W ((2013.46.29.103a) Closed): 17 13/16 × 9 3/16 in. (45.2 × 23.3 cm)
- H x W ((2013.46.29.103a) Open): 14 1/16 × 18 3/8 in. (35.8 × 46.7 cm)
- H x W (2013.46.29.103b): 14 × 8 1/2 in. (35.6 × 21.6 cm)
- Description
- A citation from the Pennsylvania House of Representatives Citation naming Maxine Sullivan Day on May 15, 1984. The citation is held in a folder (2013.46.29.103a) that has a yellow tassel attached to it. The folder has a blue cover with the seal of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. The back of the folder has an image of the state capitol on it. The interior contains the citation (2013.46.29.103b), held in place by yellow ribbons. The citation has the seal in the lower left corner.
- Place depicted
- Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
- Bronx, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Collection title
- Maxine Sullivan Collection
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials-Business and Legal Documents
- Type
- legal notices
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2013.46.29.103ab
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Handmade birthday card for Maxine Sullivan
- Received by
- Sullivan, Maxine, American, 1911 - 1987
- Date
- May 28, 1982
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 20 × 16 in. (50.8 × 40.6 cm)
- Description
- A birthday card for Maxine Sullivan, that reads: [Happy Birthday / Maxine / Eddie Condon's / May 28, 1982]. The card has signatures and is framed in a white matte board.
- Place depicted
- East 54th Street, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Collection title
- Maxine Sullivan Collection
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Type
- birthday cards
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2013.46.29.105
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Piece of a photographic postcard of an unidentified woman in a jacket and pants
- Photograph by
- Unidentified
- Printed by
- Eastman Kodak Company, founded 1889
- Created by
- Unidentified Woman or Women
- Owned by
- Sullivan, Maxine, American, 1911 - 1987
- Date
- 1904-1918
- Medium
- silver and photographic gelatin on paper, ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (Image): 5 1/4 × 1 3/16 in. (13.3 × 3 cm)
- H x W (Sheet): 5 7/16 × 1 5/16 in. (13.8 × 3.3 cm)
- Description
- A piece of a photographic postcard featuring an unidentified woman wearing a jacket, pants, and a wide brimmed hat. The postcard has been torn on the left side. The woman stands towards the camera with her left hand in her jacket pocket. The back of the photographic postcard has [POST CARD] printed in black at the top]. In the upper right corner there is a [AZO] stamp.
- Collection title
- Maxine Sullivan Collection
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2013.46.29.106
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public domain
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Photographic postcard of unidentified woman
- Photograph by
- Unidentified
- Printed by
- Eastman Kodak Company, founded 1889
- Subject of
- Unidentified Woman or Women
- Owned by
- Sullivan, Maxine, American, 1911 - 1987
- Date
- 1917-1930
- Medium
- silver and photographic gelatin on paper, ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (Image): 3 9/16 × 2 9/16 in. (9 × 6.5 cm)
- H x W (Sheet): 4 11/16 × 3 7/16 in. (11.9 × 8.7 cm)
- Description
- A photographic postcard of an unidentified woman. The woman is framed in an oval mat, featured from the chest up. Her top has decorative details and she is wearing a necklace with a large medallion and long dangling earrings. The back of the photographic postcard is unused and has [POST CARD] printed in black at the top and blank spaces for [CORRESPONDENCE] and [ADDRESS]. In the upper right corner there is a [AZO] stamp. The back also has a purple stamp of a name.
- Collection title
- Maxine Sullivan Collection
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Topic
- Photography
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2013.46.29.107
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public domain
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Photographic print of unidentified woman and child
- Photograph by
- Unidentified
- Subject of
- Unidentified Woman or Women
- Unidentified Child or Children
- Owned by
- Sullivan, Maxine, American, 1911 - 1987
- Date
- early 20th century
- Medium
- silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (Image): 3 1/8 × 2 1/4 in. (7.9 × 5.7 cm)
- H x W (Sheet): 3 1/2 × 2 5/8 in. (8.9 × 6.7 cm)
- Description
- A black and white photograph of an unidentified woman holding and unidentified child. They are standing on sidewalk near train tracks. Another unidentified child and an unidentified man are visible in the background. A train is on the tracks in the left and buildings are partially visible on the right. The back of the photograph has some handwritten inscriptions of numbers.
- Collection title
- Maxine Sullivan Collection
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Topic
- Children
- Photography
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2013.46.29.108
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public domain
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Photographic print of two unidentified men outdoors
- Photograph by
- Unidentified
- Subject of
- Unidentified Man or Men
- Owned by
- Sullivan, Maxine, American, 1911 - 1987
- Date
- 20th century
- Medium
- silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (Image): 3 1/8 × 2 3/16 in. (7.9 × 5.6 cm)
- H x W (Sheet): 3 1/2 × 2 9/16 in. (8.9 × 6.5 cm)
- Description
- A black and white photograph of two unidentified men standing in a wooded area. The men are standing to the left of the photograph. The man on closer to the left edge has his arm draped over the other man. The back of the photograph is blank.
- Collection title
- Maxine Sullivan Collection
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Topic
- Photography
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2013.46.29.109
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public domain
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A photographic postcard of an unidentified woman
- Photograph by
- The Rex Photo Studio, American
- Subject of
- Unidentified Woman or Women
- Owned by
- Sullivan, Maxine, American, 1911 - 1987
- Date
- early 20th century
- Medium
- silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper , ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 5 7/16 × 1 13/16 in. (13.8 × 4.6 cm)
- Description
- A piece of a photographic postcard of an unidentified woman. The woman is pictured wearing a dress and hat and holding a purse. The back of the postcard has [The Rex Photo Studio] printed on the back.
- Collection title
- Maxine Sullivan Collection
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Topic
- Photography
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2013.46.29.11
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public domain
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Photographic print unidentified military men
- Photograph by
- Unidentified
- Subject of
- Unidentified Man or Men
- Owned by
- Sullivan, Maxine, American, 1911 - 1987
- Date
- ca. 1945
- Medium
- silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (Image): 5 1/4 × 3 3/8 in. (13.3 × 8.6 cm)
- Description
- A black and white photograph of men in military uniforms. The photograph is torn on three sides so that only a partial piece of the photograph is left. The men are posed in rows, the first row seated on stools and the second row standing behind them. A third row is partially visible. The back of the photograph is blank.
- Collection title
- Maxine Sullivan Collection
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Topic
- Men
- Military
- Photography
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2013.46.29.110
- Restrictions & Rights
- Unknown - Restrictions Possible
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Photographic print of an unidentified child
- Photograph by
- Unidentified
- Subject of
- Unidentified Child or Children
- Owned by
- Sullivan, Maxine, American, 1911 - 1987
- Date
- early 20th century
- Medium
- silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (Image): 5 × 3 1/16 in. (12.7 × 7.8 cm)
- Description
- A black and white photograph of an unidentified child sitting on a decorative bench. The child is wearing a light gown, light tights, and dark shoes. The child is facing the camera looking down to the right of the photograph. The back of the photograph has handwritten numbers and calculations.
- Collection title
- Maxine Sullivan Collection
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Topic
- Children
- Photography
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2013.46.29.111
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public domain