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  • Olive branch given to Tommie Smith at the 1968 Olympics

    Manufactured by
    Unidentified
    Owned by
    Smith, Tommie, American, born 1944
    Distributed by
    Hellenic Olympic Committee, Greek, founded 1894
    Date
    1968
    Medium
    plastic, metal, wood, organic material, plant fiber, polyester, paper, tape, and graphite
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 13 × 5 × 1 1/2 in. (33 × 12.7 × 3.8 cm)
    Description
    An Olympic olive tree box.
    A long, rectangular light brown wooden box. There is a thick clear lid that is attached with a screw in each corner. There is a handwritten inscription in black ink on the bottom proper left corner. There are a few scratches and smudges on the lid.
    The proper left side has two (2) golden color metal hinges. The proper right side has a metal box clasp in the center and two rectangular gold colored metal plates. The plates have engraved text.
    The plate near the top of the box reads ["???I??S", ????S ????OS ???????S / ?G ???? ???T??? ?????O? ??????????O?]. The plate near the bottom of the box reads ["KOTINOS", BRANCH OF WILD OLIVE, FROM THE SACRED ALTIS / OF OLIMPIA, GLORIOUS PRIZE ANCIENT OLYMPIC WINNERS / PRESENTED BY THE HELLENIC OLYMPIC COMMITTEE].
    On the back side of the box there is a handwritten inscription in black ink.
    The inside of the box is lined with shiny taupe polyester. There is a clear plastic bag near the bottom of the box. It has an undetermined substance inside of it. The bag is tied with grey and off-white ribbon. There is a branch coming out of the bag. The branch goes off into several different directions. The sections of the branch have dried up brown leaves which have curled with age.
    Place collected
    Athens, Greece, Europe
    Place depicted
    Mexico City, Mexico, Latin America, North and Central America
    Classification
    Awards and Medals
    Tools and Equipment-Sports and Recreational
    Type
    trophies (prizes)
    plants
    boxes (containers)
    Topic
    Athletes
    Olympics
    U.S. History, 1961-1969
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Tommie and Delois Smith
    Object number
    2016.110.5
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd55ff20ad4-1657-4654-9bb9-78138ce2fe8c
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    Baseball from the 1992 World Series autographed by Joe Carter

    Created by
    Rawlings, American, founded 1887
    Issued by
    Major League Baseball, American, founded 1869
    Signed by
    Joe Carter, American, born 1960
    Date
    1992
    Medium
    cork (bark) , yarn and hide
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 2 7/8 × 2 7/8 × 2 7/8 in. (7.3 × 7.3 × 7.3 cm)
    Description
    An official 1992 World Series baseball. The baseball is a white hide with red stitching. Red type on the baseball reads: [Rawlings] and [OFFICIAL BALL / 1992 WORLD SERIES / Francis T. Vincent, Jr / COMMISSIONER]. The 1992 World Series logo is also printed on the baseball. Underneath the logo, there is an autograph by Toronto Blue Jay Joe Carter, in blue ink that reads: [Joe Carter].
    Classification
    Tools and Equipment-Sports and Recreational
    Type
    baseballs
    Topic
    Athletes
    Baseball
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2016.50
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5498548c4-efc9-4182-ad38-0ffed4883224
  • Football signed by Jerry Rice

    Manufactured by
    Wilson Sporting Goods Co., American, founded 1914
    Signed by
    Jerry Rice, American, born 1962
    Subject of
    San Francisco 49ers, American, founded 1946
    National Football League, American, founded 1920
    Date
    1989-2006
    Medium
    leather and rubber
    Dimensions
    H x W x D (not fully inflated): 5 7/8 × 13 1/2 × 6 3/4 in. (14.9 × 34.3 × 17.1 cm)
    Description
    A Wilson NFL football signed by Jerry Rice. The football is tan and white with white laces and black, gold, and red text throughout. The text on the football reads: [Wilson / Official / NFL / Paul Tagliabue / Commissioner] and [Wilson / Made In USA/I / Inflate 13 lbs/V / San Francisco Forty Niners]. Jerry Rice's signature, in black ink, is on one side of the football. The football also came with an accessory mesh net ball bag (2016.66.3.1_ACC1).
    Place depicted
    San Francisco, California, United States, North and Central America
    Place made
    United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera
    Tools and Equipment-Sports and Recreational
    Type
    footballs
    Topic
    Athletes
    Football
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture; Gift of Dr. Harry Edwards
    Object number
    2016.66.3.1
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5ea98d420-fbb4-4328-b90c-37e5ddf4db61
  • Football signed by Jerry Rice

    Manufactured by
    Wilson Sporting Goods Co., American, founded 1914
    Signed by
    Jerry Rice, American, born 1962
    Subject of
    San Francisco 49ers, American, founded 1946
    National Football League, American, founded 1920
    Date
    after 2006
    Medium
    leather and rubber
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 7 × 13 1/2 × 8 in. (17.8 × 34.3 × 20.3 cm)
    Description
    A Wilson NFL football signed by Jerry Rice. The football is leather with white rubber laces. There is an inscription written in black in on the laces that reads [R / Q]. The logos for the NFL and Wilson are visible and there is text throughout. The text reads: [(NFL Logo) / American Football Conference / National Football Conference / National Football League / Wilson / Made In USA / 8Z]; ["The Duke" / Wilson / (NFL Logo) / Roger Goodell / Commissioner]; and [49ers]. Jerry Rice's signature, in silver marker, is visible on one side.
    Place made
    United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera
    Tools and Equipment-Sports and Recreational
    Type
    footballs
    Topic
    Athletes
    Football
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture; Gift of Dr. Harry Edwards
    Object number
    2016.66.3.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd58331b1e9-6a28-4cea-bc69-70c7e94724cd
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    Pen used by Michele A. Roberts to sign NBPA's 2017 agreement with the NBA

    Manufactured by
    Montblanc, German, founded 1906
    Used by
    Roberts, Michele A., American, born 1956
    Subject of
    National Basketball Association, American, founded 1946
    National Basketball Players Association, American, founded 1954
    Date
    January 19, 2017
    Medium
    resin and metal and ink
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 5/8 × 5 1/2 × 1/2 in. (1.6 × 14 × 1.3 cm)
    Description
    This is a Montblanc blue ink ballpoint pen with black body (a) and cap (b), used by Michele A Roberts, Executive Director of the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA), to sign the NBPA's collective bargaining agreement with the National Basketball Association (NBA) in 2017. The cap is detachable and has a silver clip and a silver ring around the base embossed with [MONT BLANC]. Incised in silver onto the side of the cap is a figure of a basketball player with ball. The pen has a silver tip and silver accents at the cap base and end. The pen is stored in black Montblanc box with white interior.
    Place used
    New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Tools and Equipment-Sports and Recreational
    Type
    pens
    Topic
    Basketball
    Business
    Labor
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of National Basketball Players Association
    Object number
    2017.22ab
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd584660fe5-b6f0-496e-a0f9-ba760f1d0552
  • Football helmet worn by Emmitt Smith as a member of the Dallas Cowboys

    Manufactured by
    Riddell, American, founded 1929
    Worn by
    Emmitt Smith, American, born 1969
    Date
    1990-2004
    Medium
    plastic , metal
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 10 × 9 × 12 in. (25.4 × 22.9 × 30.5 cm)
    Description
    A football helmet worn by Emmitt Smith as a member of the Dallas Cowboys. Helmet is covered with nicks and abrasions from impacts. Helmet is size 7 1/4 and was made by Riddell. There is a blue and white star decal on both sides. Shield-shaped sticker at back right reads [All / American / 7 1/4]. Label on back of helmet on white stripe reads [E. SMITH]. On interior padding on right side, underlined in black ink: [EMM]. On interior padding on right side in red marker: [GO / GIANTS]. Interior at crown on the plastic that covers the ring-shaped pad is [RIDDELL / 16543]. Interior above left ear hole is a sticker that reads [PROVA / Let's Get Legit! / www.provagroup.com / Z4vuNK2u1c]. Interior, behind right ear hole, on lip of foam insert, is [16003-2] stamped into the plastic.
    Place depicted
    Dallas, Texas, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Clothing-Historical
    Tools and Equipment-Sports and Recreational
    Type
    helmets
    Topic
    Athletes
    Football
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Emmitt Smith From His Personal Collection
    Object number
    2017.84.1
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd544b83232-d243-4571-9328-20e827ab3688
  • Football jersey worn by Emmitt Smith as a member of the Dallas Cowboys

    Manufactured by
    Reebok International Ltd., British, founded 1895
    Worn by
    Emmitt Smith, American, born 1969
    Date
    2001
    Medium
    nylon
    Dimensions
    H x W (Flat): 39 × 34 1/2 in. (99.1 × 87.6 cm)
    Description
    Football jersey worn by Emmitt Smith as a member of the Dallas Cowboys. The jersey is blue with white sleeves. White stars with blue and white trim are stiched on at the shoulders, and white numbers [22] with blue and white trim are stiched on the front and back. Blue numbers 22 are stiched on the sleeves. Stiched on in white letters on upper back is [E. SMITH]. Two tags on the collar read [01-44] and [(blue and white circular logo) / WE TRAK / www.wetrak.com]. Sticker adhered to jersey at right of WE TRAK tag reads [WT288104251] in black print. Tag at front bottom of jersey reads [reebok / (Dallas Cowboys helmet) / Designed and engineered / to the exact specifications / of the Dallas Cowboys]. Two small tags adhered to jersey using shared stitching read [4"L.B.] and [44]. Tag on lower interior of jersey reads [100% NYLON / MADE IN / BERLIN, WI / U.S.A. / OVER FOR CARE] with [NOV 22, 2001] written over it in black marker. Reverse of tag has washing instructions. WETRAK tag is adhered to jersey with zip tie through mesh at front lower right. Tag gives [WT2388104251] on front and notice of certification by WeTrak, Inc. on the back.
    Place depicted
    Dallas, Texas, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Clothing-Historical
    Tools and Equipment-Sports and Recreational
    Type
    jerseys
    sports uniforms
    Topic
    Athletes
    Football
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Emmitt Smith From His Personal Collection
    Object number
    2017.84.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5db89bcb4-97d5-44de-981f-ce94c53535c3
  • Football cleats worn by Emmitt Smith

    Manufactured by
    Reebok International Ltd., British, founded 1895
    Worn by
    Emmitt Smith, American, born 1969
    Date
    2002-2004
    Medium
    imitation leather
    Dimensions
    H x W x D (Left shoe, a): 6 × 4 1/4 × 12 1/4 in. (15.2 × 10.8 × 31.1 cm)
    H x W x D (Right shoe, b): 6 × 4 1/4 × 12 1/4 in. (15.2 × 10.8 × 31.1 cm)
    Description
    One pair of blue and white size 12 1/2 Reebok football cleats worn by Emmitt Smith. Shoes have minor scuffing at the toe and lower third of the leather. Both shoes have the number 22 written in black marker at the heel. Text on outsole of both shoes reads [AUTHENTIC / reebok / FOOTBALL]. Tag on inside of tongue on both shoes reads [EQUIPMENT / NFL / MADE IN CHINA / FABRIQUE EN CHINE / USA UK EUR CM / 12.5 11.5 46 30.5]. Tag on insole of both shoes reads [EQUIPMENT / NFL / ENGINEERED BY REEBOK TO THE / EXACT SPECIFICATIONS OF THE / NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE / NAME # (blank) / 8NFIELD reebok]. Sticker on inside of right shoe reads [PROVA / Let's Get Legit! / www.provagroup.com / Z4vuNK2w1r].
    Place depicted
    Dallas, Texas, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Clothing-Historical
    Tools and Equipment-Sports and Recreational
    Type
    athletic shoes
    Topic
    Athletes
    Football
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Emmitt Smith From His Personal Collection
    Object number
    2017.84.3ab
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd50cb00e16-8d9e-4fbd-8216-13b219933c40
  • Boxing gloves worn by Joe Louis

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Louis, Joe, American, 1914 - 1981
    Date
    1940s
    On View
    Community/Third Floor, 3 052
    Exhibition
    Sports: Leveling the Playing Field
    Medium
    leather , padding (material) , string (fiber product)
    Dimensions
    H x W x D (left glove [a]): 5 7/8 × 4 3/4 × 12 3/16 in. (15 × 12 × 31 cm)
    H x W x D (right glove [b]): 5 11/16 × 3 15/16 × 11 7/16 in. (14.5 × 10 × 29 cm)
    Description
    A pair of boxing gloves. The exterior is dry and flaking. There is padding inside the gloves, and the glove openings are strung together with strings that appear have good integrity.
    Classification
    Tools and Equipment-Sports and Recreational
    Type
    gloves
    Topic
    Athletes
    Boxing
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Candice and George Joseph, the Family of Joe Louis
    Object number
    2018.16.2ab
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd56b757c5d-b476-405e-9345-8b785bb9229a
  • Boxing headgear worn by Joe Louis

    Created by
    Everlast Worldwide, Inc., founded 1910
    Subject of
    Louis, Joe, American, 1914 - 1981
    Date
    1934-1951
    Medium
    leather , padding (material) , metal
    Dimensions
    H x W x D (Flat off form): 4 5/16 × 9 1/4 × 8 11/16 in. (11 × 23.5 × 22 cm)
    Description
    Boxing headgear manufactured by Everlast. Headgear is flaking brown leather with padding and metal chin buckle. At forehead is a fabric label stitched onto the leather reading [SPORTING GOODS / MFG CO. / EVERLAST / TRADE MARK REG / NEW YORK]. Back of headgear is laced up with string. The top of the headgear is composed of a cross of olive drab fabric. At fabric intersection is a leather square with handwritten [K-11] in black ink.
    Classification
    Tools and Equipment-Sports and Recreational
    Type
    headgear
    Topic
    Athletes
    Boxing
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Candice and George Joseph, the Family of Joe Louis
    Object number
    2018.16.3
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd554643322-fd73-4fde-8a5d-a1d8dc3da9f4
  • Commemorative football from Super Bowl XLI signed by Tony Dungy and Lovie Smith

    Created by
    Wilson Sporting Goods Co., American, founded 1914
    Owned by
    Dungy, Tony, American, born 1955
    Signed by
    Dungy, Tony, American, born 1955
    Smith, Lovie, American, born 1958
    Subject of
    Fritz Pollard Alliance, American, founded 2003
    National Football League, American, founded 1920
    Indianapolis Colts, American, founded 1953
    Chicago Bears, American, founded 1919
    Date
    February 4, 2007
    Medium
    leather
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 7 × 11 × 7 in. (17.8 × 27.9 × 17.8 cm)
    Caption
    Tony Dungy was named one of Time magazine's 100 most influential people in 2007 after becoming the first African American coach to win a Super Bowl.
    Description
    "Game ball" football from Super Bowl XLI autographed by Tony Dungy and Lovie Smith. Ball is four panels stitched together. Three of the panels are white, and the fourth is brown as seen in a regulation NFL football. One white panel reads [SUPER BOWL XLI] followed by the signatures of Tony Dungy and Lovie Smith, with [LIMITED EDITION 0 of 125] at the bottom of the panel. Another white panel reads [AN HISTORIC EVENT]. Beneath that are the scores of the involved teams and the Super Bowl XLI logo. Beneath that is [FRITZ POLLARD ALLIANCE]. Last white panel reads [Wilson] above [MADE / IN U.S.A / K] / [INFLATE / 13 LBS / Y]. Brown panel features NFL logo at center with ["THE DUKE." / Wilson] to the left and Commissioner Roger Goodell's signature to the right.
    Place depicted
    Miami Gardens, Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
    Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America
    Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera
    Tools and Equipment-Sports and Recreational
    Type
    footballs
    Topic
    Football
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Tony Dungy
    Object number
    2018.32.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd599236960-900e-4ab0-882c-976907b9403b
  • "Game ball" football from Super Bowl XLI

    Created by
    Wilson Sporting Goods Co., American, founded 1914
    Owned by
    Dungy, Tony, American, born 1955
    Subject of
    Dungy, Tony, American, born 1955
    National Football League, American, founded 1920
    Indianapolis Colts, American, founded 1953
    Chicago Bears, American, founded 1919
    Date
    February 4, 2007
    Medium
    leather
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 7 × 11 × 7 in. (17.8 × 27.9 × 17.8 cm)
    Caption
    Tony Dungy was named one of Time magazine's 100 most influential people in 2007 after becoming the first African American coach to win a Super Bowl.
    Description
    "Game ball" football from Super Bowl XLI. Ball is four leather panels stitched together. One panel reads [SUPER BOWL XLI CHAMPIONS] followed by the Indianapolis Colts logo with the scores of the Colts 929) and the Chicago Bears (17) to the left and right, respectively. Another panel features a heat stamped NFL logo above [CHICAGO / BEARS) · (INDIANAPOLIS / COLTS) / SOUTH FLORIDA · FEBRUARY 4, 2007 / NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE / Wilson / MADE IN U.S.A.]. Next panel has large Super Bowl XLI logo at center with ["THE DUKE." / WILSON] on the left and [(Roger Goodell signature) / COMMISSIONER] to the right. Fourth and final panel is blank.
    Place depicted
    Miami Gardens, Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
    Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, United States, North and Central America
    Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera
    Tools and Equipment-Sports and Recreational
    Type
    footballs
    Topic
    Football
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Tony Dungy
    Object number
    2018.32.3
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd57504f765-55d0-4c50-8304-66b2475644b8
  • NFL Hall of Fame helmet for Tony Dungy

    Created by
    Riddell, American, founded 1929
    Owned by
    Dungy, Tony, American, born 1955
    Subject of
    Dungy, Tony, American, born 1955
    National Football League, American, founded 1920
    Date
    2016
    Medium
    plastic, metal
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 10 × 9 1/4 × 13 in. (25.4 × 23.5 × 33 cm)
    Caption
    Tony Dungy was named one of Time magazine's 100 most influential people in 2007 after becoming the first African American coach to win a Super Bowl.
    Description
    Silver-tone football helmet produced by Riddell. Both sides of the helmet feature the NFL Hall of Fame logo in relief. On back proper right of helmet is [TONY DUNGY] in relief. On back, along dorsal stripe, is [MATTHEW 20:28].
    Place used
    United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera
    Tools and Equipment-Sports and Recreational
    Type
    helmets
    Topic
    Football
    Religion
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Tony Dungy
    Object number
    2018.32.6
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5cde22c66-3912-4551-82b9-526a58bf38bd
  • Hockey puck used by Ice Hockey in Harlem

    Manufactured by
    Unidentified
    Used by
    Ice Hockey in Harlem, American, founded 1987
    Date
    after 1987
    Medium
    rubber with ink and paper with adhesive
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 1 × 3 × 3 in. (2.5 × 7.6 × 7.6 cm)
    Caption
    Founded in 1987, Ice Hockey in Harlem is a non-profit organization that gives roughly 250 children between the ages of 5 to 18 the opportunity to learn the game of ice hockey and participate in academic enrichment programs free of charge. Most of the program’s participants, who must be residents of Harlem or Upper Manhattan, are black and Hispanic. Ice Hockey in Harlem is one of several programs across the country, including the Fort Dupont program in Washington D.C., the Snider Hockey program in Philadelphia, and the Detroit Ice Dreams, focused on increasing black and minority participation in ice hockey
    Description
    Ice Hockey in Harlem hockey puck.
    The round puck is black. The top of the puck is smooth and has a red, white, and blue logo. There is a red rectangular shape that gets thinner in the center. There is white text on top of it which reads [ICE HOCKEY IN HARLEM]. The shape is outlined in blue, except in the center. There is a blue arc on top of the text and below the text. There is a red outline around the arcs and the ends of the rectangle. The top arc reads [EDUCATION] in white and the bottom arch reads [IS THE GOAL] in white. The outer edge of the puck is textured with a raised repeated diamond pattern. The raised portion makes up the outer lines of the diamonds. There is raised, smooth bubble letter text which reads [HOWIES]. A few inches away there is raised, smooth, bubble letter text which reads [OFFICIAL / MADE IN SLOVAKIA]. The bottom line is smaller than the top. Both lines of text are thinner than the word “HOWIES”. A few inches away there is a raised, smooth logo. It resembles a loosely folded piece of ribbon. The bottom of the puck is flat. There is an uncentered white rectangular sticker with rounded corners. The sticker has black text which reads [Did you know that the IHIH / program also include a College / Exploration Series for its students?]. The sticker is creased and slightly discolored. The puck has a few scuffs and scratches on both sides.
    Place used
    Harlem, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Tools and Equipment-Sports and Recreational
    Type
    hockey pucks
    Topic
    Children
    Hockey
    Recreation
    Urban life
    Youth
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Ice Hockey in Harlem
    Object number
    2019.74.1
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Ice Hockey in Harlem
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5b4370124-9712-4d17-9a5e-8fed752a87de
  • Shin guards worn by Seba Johnson

    Manufactured by
    Invicta, Italian, founded 1906
    Worn by
    Johnson, Seba, born 1973
    Date
    ca. 1988
    Medium
    plastic, foam, nylon
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 15 x 5 x 2 1/4 in. (38.1 x 12.7 x 5.7 cm)
    Description
    Two shin guards worn by Seba Johnson in the 1988 and/or 1992 Winter Olympics. The shin guards are white plastic with white nylon straps and gray foam interior. [Invicta] is printed on front.
    Classification
    Clothing-Historical
    Tools and Equipment-Sports and Recreational
    Type
    body armor
    sports uniforms
    Topic
    Clothing and dress
    Olympics
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Seba Johnson and Suzy Johnson
    Object number
    2011.163.6ab
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd54e6b9ebd-0458-4bf3-9995-948082056c74
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    Ski boots worn by Seba Johnson

    Manufactured by
    Raichle, Swiss, 1909 - 1999
    Worn by
    Johnson, Seba, born 1973
    Date
    ca. 1988
    Medium
    plastic, cloth, metal
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 12 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 11 in. (31.8 x 11.4 x 27.9 cm)
    Description
    Two ski boots worn by Seba Johnson in the 1988 and/or 1992 Winter Olympics. The boots are yellow and black plastic with yellow plastic and metal clasps. The interior are made of synthetic fabric.
    Place used
    Nakiska, Alberta, Canada, North and Central America
    Classification
    Clothing-Historical
    Tools and Equipment-Sports and Recreational
    Type
    ski boots
    Topic
    Clothing and dress
    Olympics
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Seba Johnson and Suzy Johnson
    Object number
    2011.163.8ab
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd54b484dba-1ac2-4eea-86f3-ddb389f27eb2
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    Omega stopwatch

    Created by
    Omega SA, Swiss, founded 1848
    Owned by
    Dundee, Chris, American, 1907 - 1998
    Subject of
    Dundee's 5th St. Gym, American, 1950 - 1983
    Date
    ca. 1960
    On View
    Community/Third Floor, 3 050
    Exhibition
    Making a Way Out of No Way
    Medium
    metal , plastic
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 2 3/4 x 2 x 5/8 in. (7 x 5.1 x 1.6 cm)
    Description
    An Omega stopwatch with scuff marks on the face. The hands are at 60 and there is embossing on the back.
    Place used
    Miami, Florida, United States, North and Central America
    Place made
    Switzerland, Europe
    Classification
    Tools and Equipment-Sports and Recreational
    Type
    stopwatches
    Topic
    Boxing
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Suzanne Dundee Bonner
    Object number
    2012.123.2.1
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5dc9f02bc-7427-476d-94af-5ed8fa3a0607
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    Corner stool from Dundee's 5th St. Gym

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Dundee's 5th St. Gym, American, 1950 - 1983
    Used by
    Ali, Muhammad, American, 1942 - 2016
    Date
    ca. 1973
    On View
    Community/Third Floor, 3 050
    Exhibition
    Making a Way Out of No Way
    Medium
    wood, paint
    Dimensions
    H x W: 16 1/2 x 12 1/2 x 12 in. (41.9 x 31.8 x 30.5 cm)
    Description
    A four-legged wooden stool that has been painted red.
    Place used
    Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Tools and Equipment-Sports and Recreational
    Type
    stools
    Topic
    Boxing
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2010.19.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd587520d21-2bcf-46f7-b2be-b184a0628641
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    Seat from Perry Stadium

    Used by
    Bush Stadium, American, 1931 - 2012
    Subject of
    Indianapolis Clowns, American, 1946 - 1989
    Indianapolis ABCs, American, 1913 - 1926
    Date
    1931
    On View
    Community/Third Floor, 3 052
    Exhibition
    Sports: Leveling the Playing Field
    Medium
    paint on wood , cast iron , metal
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 32 1/4 × 23 × 23 in., 29 lb. (81.9 × 58.4 × 58.4 cm, 13.2 kg)
    Description
    A stadium-style folding seat made of slatted wood with cast iron frame. The seat is painted bright orange and has the number [12] stenciled in black paint on the top slat. A metal plaque gives information and dates about the teams who played at the stadium.
    Place used
    Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Tools and Equipment-Sports and Recreational
    Type
    chairs
    Topic
    Baseball
    Segregation
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2010.46
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd56550ac94-fd71-4f39-9aaa-05bead713338
  • Duffel bag used by Seba Johnson in the 1988 Winter Olympics

    Manufactured by
    Unidentified
    Used by
    Johnson, Seba, born 1973
    Date
    1988
    Medium
    synthetic fiber, metal
    Dimensions
    L x W: 29 × 17 in. (73.7 × 43.2 cm)
    Description
    Athletic bag carried by Seba Johnson in the 1988 Winter Olympics. The bag is blue with yellow straps and yellow lettering. The lettering reads: [1988 Olympic Winter Games / U.S. Virgin Islands Team / Seba Johnson].
    Place used
    Nakiska, Alberta, Canada, North and Central America
    Place depicted
    Virgin Islands of the United States, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Tools and Equipment-Sports and Recreational
    Type
    duffel bags
    Topic
    Athletes
    Olympics
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Seba Johnson and Suzy Johnson
    Object number
    2011.163.15
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5fc2f3f66-3437-4abb-a97c-818c0a772f06

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