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    Pack of bandages from D-Day 1944

    Manufactured by
    Paul Hartmann AG, German, founded 1818
    Owned by
    Master Sergeant Jackson, Wallace B. "Jack", American, born 1915
    Received by
    Yarbrough, Hattye T., American
    Date
    1944
    Medium
    ink on gauze and butcher paper
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 3 x 6 1/4 x 1 1/2 in. (7.6 x 15.9 x 3.8 cm)
    Description
    One package of bandages made by a German manufacturer, Paul Hartmann AG, in 1943 with instructions for use on the back. The following inscription was added in black marker: "D-DAY June 6, 44". This package of bandages was retrieved from a Normandy beach on D-Day, June 6, 1944, by Master Sergeant Wallace B. Jackson of the 320th Barrage Balloon Battalion and sent to Hattye T. Yarbrough, an educator and wife of a veteran.
    Place collected
    France, Normandy, Europe
    Classification
    Tools and Equipment-Military
    Type
    souvenirs
    Topic
    Medicine
    Military
    World War II
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Hattye Thomas Yarbrough
    Object number
    2012.8.2.6
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public domain
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5d1699e81-2fde-4a97-b5af-2e01ded69948
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    Binoculars used by Peter L. Robinson, Sr. during World War I

    Manufactured by
    Carl Zeiss, German, founded 1846
    Used by
    Robinson, Peter L. Sr., American, 1892 - 1979
    Subject of
    92d Infantry Division, American, 1917 - 1945
    Date
    ca. 1917
    Medium
    leather , glass and metal
    Dimensions
    without strap: 2 5/16 x 6 7/8 x 4 1/2 in. (5.9 x 17.5 x 11.4 cm)
    with strap: 2 5/16 x 6 7/16 x 16 1/2 in. (5.9 x 16.4 x 41.9 cm)
    Description
    A set of black Zeiss-Stereo Day Marine Glass binoculars with Bausch & Lomb lenses and a brown leather strap.
    Classification
    Tools and Equipment-Military
    Type
    binoculars
    Topic
    Military
    World War I
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Peter L. Robinson, Jr. and Marie Robinson Johnson
    Object number
    2010.18.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public domain
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd569673263-2fc2-4d97-89f1-770486d4fe40
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    Flight helmet worn by Thunderbird pilot Gen. Lloyd W. Newton

    Manufactured by
    Shepard Airtronics, Inc., founded 1960
    IMCO Products, Inc., American
    Used by
    General Newton, Lloyd W., American, born 1942
    Subject of
    United States Air Force Thunderbirds, founded 1917
    Date
    ca. 1974
    On View
    Community/Third Floor, 3 053
    Exhibition
    Double Victory: The African American Military Experience
    Medium
    plastic , leather , metal , nylon , cloth
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 35 × 10 × 10 1/2 in. (88.9 × 25.4 × 26.7 cm)
    Description
    Red, white, and blue flight helmet with black visor. Flight helmet is predominantly red, with an illustration on the back. Illustration on helmet depicts an eagle with four fighter jets in a white star at its center. Blue stars set against a white background surround the eagle. Blue type below the eagle reads, [Thunderbirds]. At PR and PL sides of helmet are metal mechanisms that the flight oxygen mask clips in to. Type on each of the mechanisms reads, [60C4459/IMCO PRECISION/PRODUCTS INC.]. Painted at the center of the helmet's front is [Fig]. Helmet's visor is adjustable using a white knob. Type on white knob reads, [LOCK ASST. VISOR/8475-722-7292/ F/N 66D1722/SHEPARD AIRTRONICS INC.].
    Classification
    Clothing-Historical
    Tools and Equipment-Military
    Type
    helmets
    Topic
    Clothing and dress
    Military
    Race relations
    U.S. History, 1969-2001
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of General Lloyd "Fig" Newton
    Object number
    2015.221ab
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5deeaf0e2-b115-4a1c-8db6-aeb7f81e17a2
  • Pilot Chute from World War II

    Created by
    Pacific Parachute Company, American, 1942 - 1944
    Date
    ca. 1942
    On View
    Community/Third Floor, 3 050
    Exhibition
    Making a Way Out of No Way
    Medium
    nylon , twine and metal
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 5 x 18 3/4 x 18 3/4 in. (12.7 x 47.6 x 47.6 cm)
    H x W x D (Relaxed): 30 x 16 x 14 in. (76.2 x 40.6 x 35.6 cm)
    H x W x D (Open): 30 x 25 x 24 in. (76.2 x 63.5 x 61 cm)
    Description
    A pilot chute made from beige nylon fabric attached to four (4) metal spokes with eight (8) twines coming together in a knot used as the ripcord.
    Place made
    San Diego, California, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Tools and Equipment-Military
    Type
    parachutes
    Topic
    Business
    Military
    World War II
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Herman Warren, Jr. in memory of Howard "Skippy" Smith and Herman Warren Sr.
    Object number
    2012.156
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5b0e745ca-e10c-4972-81e8-543be21a3be0
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    Presentation saber and scabbard used by Colonel Charles Young

    Created by
    S.N. Meyer Military & Society Goods, American, 1871 - 1925
    Owned by
    Col. Young, Charles, American, 1864 - 1922
    Date
    1914-1922
    Medium
    silver, wood and metal
    Dimensions
    H x W x D ((.1) sword): 37 1/4 × 4 1/2 × 3 in. (94.6 × 11.4 × 7.6 cm)
    H x W x D ((.2) scabbard): 33 3/4 × 2 3/8 × 3/4 in. (85.7 × 6 × 1.9 cm)
    Description
    United States Army Officer's Presentation saber with scabbard owned by Colonel Charles Young. The long thin blade has an intricately designed pattern over a frosted silver background. The floral and Americana design features flags and cannons, as well as the text, [US], [Chas. Young, U.S.A.], and the Great Seal of the United States. The hilt has basket overtop and a wooden handle with carved finger molds. Above the hilt, inscribed into the medal, is text that reads, [S.N. Meyer / Washington DC]. On the edge of the blade above the hilt, [GERMANY] has been inscribed showing its place of origin.
    The scabbard is undecorated metal with two upraised lines attached to metal hoops. At the bottom the hilt has an extended curved design applied.
    Place made
    Germany, Europe
    Place purchased
    Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Tools and Equipment-Military
    Type
    sabers
    scabbards
    Topic
    Buffalo Soldiers
    Military
    U.S. History, 1865-1921
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from the children of Carrie E. Broadnax
    Object number
    2018.2.1-.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5727efcb6-bc09-4476-8c4d-b0dc0ef5f13a
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    Socket bayonet modified with a hooked tip

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Date
    1861-1865
    Medium
    steel
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 2 1/2 × 20 × 1 in. (6.4 × 50.8 × 2.5 cm)
    Description
    This socket bayonet has been modified so that the point is curved into a hook. The letters "US" are engraved at the blade shoulder, just above the socket. The bayonet has a locking ring and bore socket typical of socket bayonets.
    Collection title
    Liljenquist Family Collection
    Classification
    Slavery and Freedom Objects
    Tools and Equipment-Military
    Type
    bayonets
    Topic
    Military
    Slavery
    U.S. History, Civil War, 1861-1865
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from the Liljenquist Family Collection
    Object number
    2015.222.12
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5988e546d-099b-4cd4-b36e-1246466a44cd
  • Ivory powder horn with carved decoration

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Date
    18th century; engraved after 1861
    On View
    Community/Third Floor, 3 053
    Exhibition
    Double Victory: The African American Military Experience
    Medium
    horn and wood
    Dimensions
    L x diameter x weight: 10 1/2 × 3 1/16 in., 152Grams (26.7 cm, 0.2 kg)
    Description
    A powder horn with scrimshaw decorations. The powder horn shaft is made from cow horn. On one side of the horn's base, there is an engraved illustration of a seated African American officer smoking a cigar inside a tent, guarded by a white soldier in a tattered uniform. The text underneath the image reads: [Negro officer / & / White Soldier]. On the reverse side of the powder horn is an engraving of an African American man dancing with a white woman. The African American man is wearing trousers but no shirt, and the woman is wearing a long-sleeved dress with her long hair pulled back into a bun. The text above the image reads: [New England Ladies / teaching Negroes]. These images are surrounded by decorative, architectural borders. Most engraved areas appear to have been colored with an iron-based substance, possibly iron gall ink, and the surface of the horn appears yellow, whether by age or artificial coloration. The circumference of the base has jagged edges, with some remaining peg holes through which pegs or nails would have been placed to secure the base, although none remain. A replacement circular wooden butt plug is glued into the base. The narrow end of the powder horn is carved, turned, and colored dark brown. Originally it would have been closed with a peg or stopper, now missing.
    Classification
    Slavery and Freedom Objects
    Tools and Equipment-Military
    Type
    powder horns
    Topic
    American South
    Education
    Emancipation
    Folklife
    Military
    Ornamentation
    Race relations
    U.S. History, Civil War, 1861-1865
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Marion T. Lane, Ed.D.
    Object number
    2015.247.3
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5b043b5f0-41dd-4192-be1a-bf7343d6f2dc
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    Gas mask with filter canister worn at demonstrations in Ferguson, Missouri

    Manufactured by
    Shalon Chemical Industries Ltd., Israeli, founded 1968
    Worn by
    Dr. Cobb, William Jelani, American, born 1967
    Date
    2014
    Medium
    gas mask (a): rubber with plastic, metal and ink;
    filter canister (b):paint on metal with charcoal and fiberglass
    Dimensions
    H x W x D (2016.122ab - Gas Mask with Filter Cartridge): 7 7/8 × 6 5/16 × 12 5/8 in. (20 × 16 × 32 cm)
    H x W x D (2016.122a - Gas Mask): 10 5/8 × 6 5/16 × 11 in. (27 × 16 × 27.9 cm)
    H x W x D (2016.122b - Gas Mask Filter Cartridge): 4 3/16 × 4 3/16 × 2 3/4 in. (10.6 × 10.6 × 7 cm)
    Description
    A Shalon Chemical Industries Ltd., adult model 4A1, Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical (NBC), black, rubber gas mask (2016.122a), with a Type 80, NBC filter canister (2016.122b) worn by Dr. Jelani Cobb during demonstrations that took place in Ferguson, Missouri during the summer and fall of 2014. The mask has five (5) adjustable head straps with plastic buckles that secure the mask on the wearer behind the head, an interior seal, two (2) wide, plastic view lenses secured to the mask with screws, and a plastic voicemitter attached to the nose cup. There is a plastic hydration port on the proper right side of the mask with a metal clip at the base. The mask has a round, metal, beige, threaded filter canister. The exterior of the canister has twelve (12) molded spokes on the front and six (6) indentations on the back. The interior of the canister has a metal plate over a mesh metal screen. There is a printed series of numbers in black ink on the top of the filter canister and molded marks and stamps on the interior and exterior of the mask.
    Place used
    Ferguson, Saint Louis County, Missouri, United States, North and Central America
    Place made
    Tel Aviv-Jaffa, Israel, Middle East, Asia
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
    Tools and Equipment-Military
    Movement
    Black Lives Matter
    Type
    gas masks
    Topic
    Communities
    Justice
    Military
    Race discrimination
    Race relations
    Resistance
    U.S. History, 2001-
    Violence
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Dr. William Jelani Cobb
    Object number
    2016.122ab
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5180f13ba-fe1f-4f35-abbb-ea1b8f61c4c1
  • Civil war shelter tent half owned by George Thompson Garrison

    Manufactured by
    H. S. McComb, American
    Owned by
    Garrison, George Thompson, American, 1836 - 1904
    Subject of
    55th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment, American, 1863 - 1865
    Date
    circa 1863
    On View
    Concourse 3, C3 053
    Exhibition
    Slavery and Freedom
    Medium
    cotton (textile), bone, thread
    Dimensions
    H x W: 59 × 66 in. (149.9 × 167.6 cm)
    Description
    One half of a U.S. Military issued tent owned by G.T. Garrison. The tent is a flat, nearly square piece of cotton cloth. Along the two sides and the upper edge there are button holes, above each of these notches are white circular bone buttons sewn to the cotton, several of which are missing. One edge has neither buttons nor notches. The side on which the buttons are stitched has [Co. I / 55th] stamped in black pigment in the lower-right quadrant. At the top in small, faded letters [H.S. McCOMB / WILMINGTON] is stamped in red pigment. The opposite side of the tent is undecorated.
    Place made
    Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Slavery and Freedom Objects
    Tools and Equipment-Military
    Movement
    Abolitionist movement
    Type
    tents
    Topic
    Antislavery
    Military
    U.S. History, Civil War, 1861-1865
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Garrison Family in memory of George Thompson Garrison
    Object number
    2014.115.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd54b88b80f-bacf-44f8-a5ef-0c24812968c8
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    Enfield Pattern 1853 rifle-musket owned by Walter Denning

    Manufactured by
    Birmingham Small Arms Company, British, 1861 - 1973
    B. Woodward & Sons, British, 1839 - 1883
    Owned by
    Denning, Walter, 1843 - 1930
    Subject of
    26th Regiment, U.S. Colored Troops, American, 1864 - 1865
    Date
    1863
    On View
    Community/Third Floor, 3 053
    Exhibition
    Double Victory: The African American Military Experience
    Medium
    metal, wood
    Dimensions
    8 × 2 1/2 × 55 1/4 in. (20.3 × 6.4 × 140.3 cm)
    Description
    A "Tower"-type Enfield rifle-musket, model 1853, made of metal and wood. The musket has attached metal butt plate at the end of the stock. The butt has an engraved proofing mark on PR side. Proof is in the middle near the end of the stock. To the right of the mark is additional text engraved in the butt [K 61]. On the bottom of the stock, approximately 2.5 inches from the buttplate, [B.WOODWARD&SONS] is stamped into the wood. Engraved into the lock plate on PR side is engraved date and text [1863/TOWER]. Engraving is below the hammer. There is a crown emblem stamped into the lock plate to the left of the hammer pivot. Engraved on the barrel on the PL side between the hammer and the sight are the proof marks and bore gauge number. The gauge number is 25 and appears twice, flanked and separated by the provisional proof, view mark, and definitive proof. Musket includes ram rod and collapsable sight. Also included is a swivle near the trigger meant to accomodate a detachable sling.
    Classification
    Tools and Equipment-Military
    Tools and Equipment-Weapons and ammunition
    Type
    muskets
    Topic
    Military
    U.S. History, Civil War, 1861-1865
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2014.29.1
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5198a70e0-312f-438e-ba6a-4ae6482fea27
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    Mameluke sword presented to Capt. George Garrison by the 55th Massachusetts

    Manufactured by
    F. Horster, German
    Owned by
    Garrison, George Thompson, American, 1836 - 1904
    Subject of
    55th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment, American, 1863 - 1865
    Date
    1863
    Medium
    metal, steel, shagreen
    Dimensions
    2014.115.1.1a Sword: 37 15/16 × 4 3/4 × 4 in. (96.4 × 12.1 × 10.2 cm)
    2014.115.1.1b Scabbard: 34 × 2 5/8 × 5/8 in. (86.4 × 6.7 × 1.6 cm)
    2014.115.1.1ab Sheathed: 39 5/16 × 4 3/4 × 4 in. (99.9 × 12.1 × 10.2 cm)
    Description
    An etched mameluke sword and scabbard presented to Capt. George T. Garrison by the 55th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry. The steel blade is slightly curved and has designs etched on both sides. At the midpoint of the PL side of the blade [U.S.] is inscribed in decorative letters and surrounded by floral filigree. On the PR side is a version of the coat of arms of the United States. An eagle with outstretched wings and holding an [E. PLURIBUS UNUM] banner in its beak flies behind a stars and stripes shield and is surrounded by rays of light. At the base of the blade where it meets the hilt there are two marks. On the PR side is a small circle with raised text reading [PROVED] and a fleur-de lis with a radiating pattern around it. On the PL side is the makers mark, reading [F. HORSTER / SOLINGEN] below a floral design. The words [IRON PROOF] are stamped in the bottom of the blade near the guard. The guard of the blade features the US coat of arms, with eagle, arrows, olive branch, shield, and [E. PLURIBUS UNUM] banner above molded letters [U S]. The guard is quite large where the blade attaches to the grip and narrows at the pommel of the sword. The grip itself is metal on the top and pommel, with shagreen, likely shark skin on the underside, lashed with a twisted metal coil. The metal scabbard is undecorated with a semi-circular shoe extension at the tip. It has two mounts with carrying rings on the half closest to the throat.
    Place made
    Solingen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, Europe
    Place purchased
    Massachusetts, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Slavery and Freedom Objects
    Tools and Equipment-Military
    Tools and Equipment-Weapons and ammunition
    Movement
    Anti-slavery movements
    Type
    swords
    scabbards
    Topic
    Antislavery
    Military
    U.S. History, Civil War, 1861-1865
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Garrison Family in memory of George Thompson Garrison
    Object number
    2014.115.1.1ab
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public Domain
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd51f0cd46d-150d-4547-9589-fc04a655245b
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    Identification tag for C.P. More sic

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Owned by
    Moore, Charles, American, 1845 - 1864
    Date
    1863 - 1864
    On View
    Community/Third Floor, 3 053
    Exhibition
    Double Victory: The African American Military Experience
    Medium
    gold , brass (alloy)
    Dimensions
    3/4 x 3/4 x 1/16 in. (1.9 x 1.9 x 0.2 cm)
    Caption
    Moore enlisted at age 18 and died of disease in 1864.
    Description
    Gilt brass disk with attachment hole at the top. Obverse: struck with General George B. McClellan’s profile bust and “MAJ.GEN.G.B. McCLELLAN,/ PENINSULAR CAMPAIGN” around the perimeter. Reverse: "CO.1/ 5th U.S.COLORED./ VOLS" die stamped at center and "C.P MORE./ MASHLAND. STOCK CO.O.O." around the perimeter.
    Collection title
    Liljenquist Family Collection
    Classification
    Slavery and Freedom Objects
    Tools and Equipment-Military
    Type
    badges
    Topic
    Military
    Slavery
    U.S. History, Civil War, 1861-1865
    United States Colored Troops
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from the Liljenquist Family Collection
    Object number
    2011.51.9
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd54aa881ca-9a9e-45fd-8625-dc6852c9c773
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    Identification tag for drummer “George Washington,” with American eagle

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Owned by
    Washington, George W., American, 1847 - 1926
    Date
    1863
    On View
    Community/Third Floor, 3 053
    Exhibition
    Double Victory: The African American Military Experience
    Medium
    brass (alloy)
    Dimensions
    H x W: 1 3/16 x 1 3/16 x 1/8 in. (3 x 3 x 0.3 cm)
    Caption
    After escaping slavery, Washington enlisted as a musician at age 16 in the U.S. Colored Infantry.
    Description
    Brass disk with attachment hole at the top. Obverse: struck with image of eagle with shield and arrows at center and "IN THE WAR OF/ UNION/ 1861, 2 & 3" around perimeter. Reverse: individual letters die stamped "DRUMMIER" across lower center and "CoE.2nd REGT.NCC.VOLS GEORGE. WASHINGTON” around the perimeter.
    Collection title
    Liljenquist Family Collection
    Classification
    Slavery and Freedom Objects
    Tools and Equipment-Military
    Type
    badges
    Topic
    Instrumentalists (Musicians)
    Military
    Slavery
    U.S. History, Civil War, 1861-1865
    United States Colored Troops
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from the Liljenquist Family Collection
    Object number
    2011.51.6
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public Domain
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5ccf01129-128b-4cb0-ad16-c69a426e96d1
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    Identification tag for Cornelius Robinson, with American eagle

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Owned by
    Robinson, Cornelius, American, 1842 - 1916
    Date
    1864
    On View
    Community/Third Floor, 3 053
    Exhibition
    Double Victory: The African American Military Experience
    Medium
    brass (alloy)
    Dimensions
    1 3/16 x 1 13/16 x 1/16 in. (3 x 4.6 x 0.2 cm)
    Caption
    Robinson enlisted as a bugler at the age of 17 in the U.S. Colored Cavalry.
    Description
    Brass disk with attachment hole at top. Obverse: struck with image of eagle with shield and "IN THE WAR Of UNION 1861, 2 & 3 & 4". Reverse: "CO. H2RDT. U. S./ CAVY." Individually die stamped at center and "CORNELIUS ROBINSON" around perimeter.
    Collection title
    Liljenquist Family Collection
    Classification
    Slavery and Freedom Objects
    Tools and Equipment-Military
    Type
    badges
    Topic
    Instrumentalists (Musicians)
    Military
    Slavery
    U.S. History, Civil War, 1861-1865
    United States Colored Troops
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from the Liljenquist Family Collection
    Object number
    2011.51.8
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5d8603685-61ef-414b-9752-0482c2554ad2
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    Rescue basket used during Hurricane Katrina

    Created by
    Life Support International, American
    Used by
    United States Coast Guard, American, founded 1790
    Date
    ca. 2005
    On View
    Concourse 1, C1 053
    Exhibition
    A Changing America: 1968 and Beyond
    Medium
    chrome steel
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 40 3/4 × 49 × 25 1/4 in., 39 lb. (103.5 × 124.5 × 64.1 cm, 17.7 kg)
    Description
    The rescue basket is constructed almost entirely of welded type 304 stainless steel. The bail assembly folds into the basket for compact stowage. The structural integrity of the bail is provided by ¼" stainless steel cable acting as the hinge point. The bottom is enclosed with a plastic, semi-rigid net liner with 1" openings. The float covers are constructed of 1050 denier nylon ballistic cloth with a marine urethane coating. Each cover is printed with safety pictorials and has high intensity retro-reflective markings. These technical details are from the online company catalog: www.lifesupportintl.com
    Place collected
    New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Tools and Equipment-Military
    Type
    emergency vehicles
    Topic
    Military
    U.S. History, 2001-
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2010.30
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5e1faed43-866c-423d-99b6-8f744b580044
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    Traveling trunk used by George Thompson Garrison in the Civil War

    Manufactured by
    Crouch & Fitzgerald, American, founded 1839
    Owned by
    Garrison, George Thompson, American, 1836 - 1904
    Subject of
    55th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment, American, 1863 - 1865
    Date
    ca. 1860
    Medium
    wood, leather, cotton, metal
    Dimensions
    trunk: 18 × 31 × 17 in. (45.7 × 78.7 × 43.2 cm)
    insert tray: 3 9/16 × 29 5/8 × 15 3/4 in. (9 × 75.3 × 40 cm)
    canvas bag: 12 5/8 × 30 11/16 × 16 9/16 in. (32 × 78 × 42 cm)
    Description
    A traveling trunk owned by George Thompson Garrison while serving as an officer with the 55th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment. The wood, leather bound trunk is embossed throughout with four rows of brass rivets along the front, top and back of the base and lid. The leather is also stitched along the edges and lip of the trunk. Two metal buckles attached to leather straps are on the left and right sides of the front. A leather strap is attached to the top left of the trunk but the top right strap is removed. The removed strap is broken into nine pieces and includes a meral buckle. The leather is a different color where the original strap was located. A hinged lock plate is on the front of the base with the locking mechanism directly above it on the lid. Embossed below the lock plate on the base is “CROUCH & FITZGERALD / MAKERS / New York.” Embossed on the left and right sides of the trunk is “Geo T. Garrison.” The interior of the trunk has a removable cloth lined tray and a red leather pouch embedded into the cloth lined lid. Underneath the tray is a canvas bag with “Geo T. Garrison.” printed on each side in black paint. The canvas bag is torn in several places.
    Place made
    New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Place used
    Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States, North and Central America
    South Carolina, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Slavery and Freedom Objects
    Tools and Equipment-Military
    Type
    trunks (containers)
    Topic
    Military
    Slavery
    U.S. History, Civil War, 1861-1865
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2010.24a-d
    Restrictions & Rights
    No known copyright restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd59ce7def5-8454-47ab-a01d-04df3b51749c
  • Dog tag and P38 can opener used by James E. Brown during the Vietnam War

    Worn by
    Brown, James Edward II, American
    Produced by
    Mallin Hardware, American
    Used by
    United States Army, American, founded 1775
    Date
    ca. 1967
    On View
    Concourse 1, C1 053
    Exhibition
    A Changing America: 1968 and Beyond
    Medium
    metal
    Dimensions
    L x W: 17 5/8 x 1 5/8 in. (44.8 x 4.1 cm)
    Description
    A silver metal dog tag with stamped information. Rectangular shape with rounded ends, it has letters stamped deeply into the metal. The tag is bent slightly towards one end. There are small dents and scratches throughout, and signs of wear around the suspension hole. The stamped letters read "BROWN/JAMES E/[social security number]/OPOS/BAPTIST." Also attached to the bead chain by a shorter bead loop is a P38 can opener. Inscribed on one side is "U.S./MALLIN/SHELBY.O." The can opener is roughly rectangular in shape, with a hole on one corner for the suspension chain. There is a raised metal groove running down the length of the rectangle. One side has a small sharp half-moon indentation cut out of the edge. Below this indentation is a hinged, half-moon shaped tooth with a sharp curved upper edge. This section can lay flat against the larger rectangle of metal or swing open. The metal is stained and has some rust spots.
    Place used
    Viet Nam, Asia
    Place made
    Shelby, Richland County, Ohio, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Tools and Equipment-Military
    Type
    dog tags
    Topic
    Cooking and dining
    Military
    Vietnam War, 1961-1975
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of James E. Brown
    Object number
    2013.11.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd561d94605-835e-4bfe-b3f7-649ef8fca8b8
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    Trunk used by Tuskegee Airman 2d Lt. James McCullin

    Manufactured by
    Unidentified
    Owned by
    Second Lieutenant McCullin, James L., American, 1919 - 1943
    Subject of
    Tuskegee Airmen, 1941 - 1946
    99th Pursuit Squadron, American, 1941 - 1949
    United States Army, American, founded 1775
    Date
    ca. 1940
    On View
    Community/Third Floor, 3 053
    Exhibition
    Double Victory: The African American Military Experience
    Medium
    wood , paper, iron alloy , copper alloy , leather and paint
    Dimensions
    Closed: 12 x 30 x 16 1/4 in. (30.5 x 76.2 x 41.3 cm)
    Description
    Dark green trunk with metal reinforcements along the edges. The front long side of the trunk has two metal latches, one metal lock and a leather handle. Another leather handle is located on a short edge of the trunk. On the top of the trunk are white painted letters, outlined in blue. It reads: [LT. JAMES L. MCCULLIN/ 0-792422]. Between the two lines of text is an image of pilot wings insignia.
    Classification
    Tools and Equipment-Military
    Type
    trunks (containers)
    Topic
    Military
    Tuskegee Airmen
    World War II
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from the McCullin Family, in memory of Second Lieutenant James L. McCullin
    Object number
    2013.52.1
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd532b644c6-7947-44e3-af64-14624c84fe18
  • Leather flight cap

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Date
    early 20th century
    Medium
    metal, fabric, thread and fur on leather
    Dimensions
    H x W x D (flat): 11 × 12 × 2 in. (27.9 × 30.5 × 5.1 cm)
    Description
    This leather flight cap is a fur lined cap with ear flaps. The flight cap is made of brown leather with a circular top piece that is sewn in four sections. The head piece is lined with green quilted fabric. A larger piece of fur lined leather covers the forehead and ears coming to a point below the chin. A small leather flap on each side has a gold snap button with a star design. There are additional metal snaps on each ear flap. Another piece of leather covers the neck portion of the cap and is lined with fur. There are losses in thread and fur throughout the cap.
    Classification
    Tools and Equipment-Military
    Type
    aviator's helmets
    Topic
    Military
    World War I
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Alan Laird
    Object number
    2017.111.10
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd569f0d9a3-adcc-4a47-a47a-7818506ea6bc
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    Army belt flashlight

    Created by
    Beacon Electric Works, American
    Date
    1917
    Medium
    paint on metal with glass and leather
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 4 3/4 × 2 3/4 × 1 7/8 in. (12.1 × 7 × 4.8 cm)
    Description
    Flashlight with a metal body, glass lens, and leather strap, to attach the light to a belt. The front of the flashlight has a circular glass bulb. On the back a leather strap is attached with a metal bracket screwed to the main body on both sides. The pebbled leather has two button holes and one metal snap button with the seal of the United States. Inscribed onto the back of the flashlight are two texts. Above the strap, [BEACON ARMY LIGHT / PAT. NOV. 13. 1917 / OTHER PAT. PENDING]. Below the strap, the text states, [MANUFACTURED BY / BEACON ELECTRIC WORKS / OF NATIONAL CARBON CO. INC. / NEW YORK, N.Y. U.S.A.]. On the top of the flashlight sits a metal square on a hinge. On the flashlights proper right, a metal tab switch is used to turn it on and off. The tin can be opened and on the inside of the tin, is the [REGISTERED / BEACON TRADEMARK], in a circle with the logo of a lighthouse with shinning beams and the sea. On the left of logo, the text reads, [USE / BEACON / ? 355 / BATTERY]. On the right of the logo, it reads, [USE / EDISON / MAZDA / 3.8 VOLT / BULB].
    Place made
    New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Tools and Equipment-Military
    Type
    flashlights
    Topic
    Military
    World War I
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Alan Laird
    Object number
    2017.111.5
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd59dd91843-f005-4d8e-afb4-59499102936b

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