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- Photograph by
- Iooss, Walter Jr., American, born 1943
- Subject of
- Aaron, Hank, American, 1934 - 2021
- Atlanta Braves, American, founded 1871
- Date
- 1954-1965
- Medium
- digital
- Dimensions
- H x W: 5000pixels × 3385pixels
- Title
- Digital image of Hank Aaron
- Description
- An image of Hank Aaron. The close-up image features Aaron wearing his Milwaukee Braves cap and looking straight at the camera.
- Portfolio/Series
- Baseball
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Type
- portraits
- digital images
- digital media - born analog
- Topic
- Athletes
- Baseball
- Photography
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Walter Iooss
- Object number
- 2016.164.33
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Walter Iooss
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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 ViewCommunity/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
- 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
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Baseball card for Hank Aaron in his rookie year
- Manufactured by
- The Topps Company, Inc., American, founded 1938
- Subject of
- Aaron, Hank, American, 1934 - 2021
- Atlanta Braves, American, founded 1871
- Date
- 1954
- On ViewCommunity/Third Floor, 3 052
- Exhibition
- Sports: Leveling the Playing Field
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 3 3/4 × 2 11/16 in. (9.5 × 6.8 cm)
- Description
- Henry (Hank) Aaron rookie card. Baseball card features both a black and white and color image of Aaron. The large color image at center depicts Aaron from above the shoulders. In bottom left corner is a black and white image of Aaron fielding a ground ball. White and black type at top of card reads: [HENRY AARON / outfield MILWAUKEE BRAVES]. In the top left corner there is an illustration of a Native American Indian. A reproduction of Aaron's signature appears across the bottom right of the card. The reverse side of baseball card features a biography, statistics, and a two panel comic strip featuring Aaron.
- Transcription Center Status
- Transcribed by digital volunteers
- Place depicted
- Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Type
- baseball cards
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2013.120.3
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Photograph of Hank Aaron hugging his mother
- Created by
- United Press International, American, founded 1907
- Subject of
- Aaron, Hank, American, 1934 - 2021
- Date
- April 8, 1974
- Medium
- toner on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 8 1/8 x 10 in. (20.6 x 25.4 cm)
- Description
- A black and white photomechanical print of Hank Aaron hugging his mother and clutching a baseball after hitting his record-breaking 715th home run. A caption on the right gives information about the subject, date, and game that the photograph captures. The caption reads: [AJEX040804 - 4/8/74 - Atlanta: Hank Aaron is hugged by his mother after the Atlanta Braves Slugger hit his record breaking 715th home run [illegible] Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Al Downing in the 4th Inning [illegible] 715th home run ball is held to the right. (UPI) jls/pc.]
- Place depicted
- Atlanta, Georgia, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Topic
- Athletes
- Baseball
- Photography
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Elmer J. Whiting, III
- Object number
- 2011.17.78
- Restrictions & Rights
- © 1974 United Press International. Permission required for use.
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Poster for voting rights featuring Muhammad Ali
- Created by
- Voter Education Project, American, 1962 - 1968
- Subject of
- Ali, Muhammad, American, 1942 - 2016
- Date
- 1960s
- On ViewCommunity/Third Floor, 3 050
- Exhibition
- Making a Way Out of No Way
- Medium
- printing ink and ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 22 3/4 × 15 1/2 in. (57.8 × 39.4 cm)
- Description
- This poster features a prominent photographed of Muhammad Ali at its center. Above and below the portrait are three lines of very large lettering which read: [IT'S YOUR FIRGHT / VOTE / IT'S THE GREATEST EQUALIZER]. Beneath the third line of text are two lines of hand written lettering in capitalized green letters which read: [Hampton Voter Registration / Place: Mercury Mall Date: Sept. 25 12:00-5:00 pm]. Beneath the hand written text is a smaller line of printed black text which reads: [The Voter Education Project, 52 Fairlie St. N.W., Atlanta, Georgia 30303 (404) 522-7495]. The poster is creased in a regular pattern that suggests it was once stored in a rolled position; the top third section of the poster's verso is browned darker than the bottom two-thirds.
- Place used
- Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Type
- political posters
- Topic
- Athletes
- Boxing
- Politics
- Suffrage
- U.S. History, 1961-1969
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2014.63.42
- Restrictions & Rights
- Unknown - Restrictions Possible
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Photograph of Joe Louis and William Rowe
- Created by
- Associated Press, American, founded 1846
- Subject of
- Louis, Joe, American, 1914 - 1981
- Rowe, William Leon, American, 1915 - 1997
- Date
- June 5, 1961
- Medium
- toner on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 8 1/8 x 10 in. (20.6 x 25.4 cm)
- Description
- A black and white photomechanical print of Joe Louis (right) and William Leon Rowe (left) testifying before the Senate Internal Security Subcommittee on the subject of Castro's Cuba. Unidentified men can be seen in the background sitting behind Louis and Rowe. A caption on the right reads: [(WXA) Washington, June 5 -- WITNESSES TOGETHER -- Former heavyweight boxing champion Joe Louis and his partner in a public relations, William Leon Rowe, left, sit together at the witness table during testimony today before the Senate Internal Security Subcommittee in Washington. The two were members of the New York public relations firm of Louis and Rowe, which held a contract with the Cuban government to promote tourist business. They were called to discuss their experiences of Castro's Cuba (AP Wirephoto) (rbo21225stf-wca) 1961.]
- Place depicted
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Cuba, Caribbean, Latin America, North and Central America
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Topic
- Athletes
- Boxing
- Local and regional
- Photography
- Politics
- U.S. History, 1961-1969
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Elmer J. Whiting, III
- Object number
- 2011.17.79
- Restrictions & Rights
- © 1961 Associated Press. Permission required for use.
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Sketch by Muhammad Ali of his 1967 trial
- Created by
- Ali, Muhammad, American, 1942 - 2016
- Date
- 1967
- On ViewCommunity/Third Floor, 3 050
- Exhibition
- Making a Way Out of No Way
- Medium
- ink and graphite on paper, paint on wood, cardboard, and metal
- Dimensions
- H x W x D (frame): 27 1/2 x 21 1/2 x 1 1/2 in. (69.9 x 54.6 x 3.8 cm)
- H x W (white board:): 20 x 24 in. (50.8 x 61 cm)
- Description
- A pencil and ink sketch by Muhammad Ali of the courtroom in which he was tried and convicted for failing to report for military duty after being drafted. The scene is drawn in pencil then traced over and filled in with black ink. The judge sits at the bench in the top center of the scene, with the jury seated on the far left side and spectators along the entire bottom edge. Lawyers, defendants, and prosecutors sit at two tables in the center. A person sitting at the right table has a thought bubble coming from their head with what appears to be a burning building in the bubble. Muhammad Ali signed the drawing in the lower right above the crowd of spectators. The drawing is framed in a wooden frame painted gold that hangs with a single wire strung horizontally across the center of the reverse.
- Place made
- Houston, Harris County, Texas, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Visual Arts
- Type
- sketches
- Topic
- Art
- Athletes
- Boxing
- Law
- Politics
- Vietnam War, 1961-1975
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2011.153.1
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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The Negro In Sports
- Written by
- Henderson, Edwin Bancroft, American, 1883 - 1977
- Published by
- The Associated Publishers, Inc., American, 1921 - 2005
- Date
- 1939
- On ViewCommunity/Third Floor, 3 052
- Exhibition
- Sports: Leveling the Playing Field
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 8 × 6 × 7/8 in. (20.3 × 15.2 × 2.2 cm)
- Description
- The Negro In Sports by Edwin Bancroft Henderson. This book has a yellow jacket with black type and black photographs of various African American sports athletes. The title centered at the top of the cover reads, [THE NEGRO IN SPORTS / EDWIN BANCROFT HENDERSON]. The book jacket's spine reads, [THE NEGRO / IN SPORTS / HENDERSON / $2.00 / NET / ASSOCIATED / PUBLISHERS]. The back cover of the jacket features several more photographs of various African American athletes. The words [W Falconer / Captain CEC USNR / 1943] are handwritten on the inside of the book.
- Place made
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials-Published Works
- Type
- hardcover books
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2015.3
- Restrictions & Rights
- Unknown - Restrictions Possible
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Scan of a man in a baseball uniform standing on the sidewalk
- Photograph by
- Johnson, John, American, 1879 - 1953
- Subject of
- Unidentified Man or Men
- Created by
- Keister, Douglas R., American
- Date
- 1919-1925; scanned 2012
- Medium
- digital
- Dimensions
- H x W: 8800 pixels × 6299 pixels, 158.66 MB
- Description
- A digital scan of a man posing in a baseball uniform in Lincoln, Nebraska. The man stands on a sidewalk in front of a house and yard. He wears a dark colored baseball uniform with white piping and [GILLENS] printed across the chest. He has a catcher's mitt on his left hand.
- Place captured
- Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Type
- portraits
- digital images
- digital media - born analog
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2012.56.1.44
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Douglas Keister
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Banner for a carnival booth featuring Jack Johnson
- Created by
- Bell, J.
- Subject of
- Johnson, Jack, American, 1878 - 1946
- Date
- after 1908
- On ViewCommunity/Third Floor, 3 052
- Exhibition
- Sports: Leveling the Playing Field
- Medium
- oil on canvas
- Dimensions
- H x W: 75 3/8 × 24 7/8 in. (191.5 × 63.2 cm)
- Description
- An oil on canvas carnival banner depicting African American boxer, Jack Johnson, with the title "Boxing Booth" and signed "J. Bell" in the lower left corner. Marked below the image of Johnson in a boxer stance is the declaration: "Jack Johnson World Heavyweight Champion".
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Topic
- Amusements
- Athletes
- Boxing
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2012.62.4
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public domain
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Texas Rangers baseball uniform jersey worn by Charley Pride
- Manufactured by
- Wilson Sporting Goods Co., American, founded 1914
- Worn by
- Pride, Charley, American, 1934 - 2020
- Subject of
- Texas Rangers, American, founded 1961
- Date
- 1979
- Medium
- synthetic fiber with plastic buttons
- Dimensions
- H x W (jersey): 31 1/2 x 32 1/4 in. (80 x 81.9 cm)
- H x W (pants): 33 x 20 in. (83.8 x 50.8 cm)
- Description
- Jersey from a Texas Rangers baseball uniform worn by Charley Pride. The jersey is made from a white synthetic knit fabric with red, white, and blue striped woven knit fabric around the end of the sleeves and the neck opening. The shirt has short sleeves and a crew neck with a slit in the front that closes with two (2) round pearlized plastic buttons. The word "Rangers" in red patch letters with blue shadows is embroidered across the front chest of the jersey. A shield-shaped embroidered patch is sewn on the proper left sleeve. The patch has a design of a shield in blue, red, and white, with the state of Texas on the shield containing one red star and the word "RANGERS" along the top of the patch. Red patch letters with blue shadows reading "PRIDE / 50" are embroidered across the back shoulders of the jersey. A Wilson brand label is sewn at the interior center back neck that also contains size and care information. To the proper right of the manufacturer's tag is a white fabric label with blue hand-embroidered text that reads "79 1".
- Classification
- Clothing-Historical
- Type
- jerseys
- sports uniforms
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Charley Pride
- Object number
- 2012.125.46.1
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public Domain
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Gelatin silver prints of Charley Pride wearing a Memphis Red Sox uniform
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Subject of
- Pride, Charley, American, 1934 - 2020
- Memphis Red Sox, American, 1923 - 1962
- Owned by
- Pride, Charley, American, 1934 - 2020
- Date
- early 1950s
- Medium
- silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (2012.125.99.1.1): 6 1/16 x 4 1/16 in. (15.4 x 10.3 cm)
- H x W (2012.125.99.1.2): 6 1/16 x 4 1/16 in. (15.4 x 10.3 cm)
- Description
- Two identical black and white prints of a photograph of country singer Charley Pride in a Memphis Red Sox baseball uniform. Pride's arms are behind his head. The front of his jersey says "Memphis." There is text in the bottom right corner that is partially cut-off. It reads [CHARLIE PRI/MEMPHIS RED / EARLY 1950].
- Place depicted
- Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Type
- black-and-white photographs
- portraits
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Charley Pride
- Object number
- 2012.125.99.1.1-.2
- Restrictions & Rights
- Unknown - Restrictions Possible
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Gelatin silver print of Charley Pride wearing a Milwaukee Brewers uniform
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Subject of
- Milwaukee Brewers, American, founded 1970
- Pride, Charley, American, 1934 - 2020
- Owned by
- Pride, Charley, American, 1934 - 2020
- Date
- February 25, 1971
- Medium
- silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 9 1/16 x 8 1/8 in. (23.1 x 20.6 cm)
- Description
- Black and white photograph of country singer Charley Pride playing baseball. Pride is wearing a baseball jersey with "BREWERS" written across the chest. He is wearing a baseball cap with the letter [M] on the front. He is holding a baseball in his right hand, and he appears to be mid-throw, with his arm pulled back. There is a sideways red stamp on the back, on the right edge that reads [EBBY HAWERLANDER]. There is a blue stamp in the bottom right corner of the back that reads [GAZETTE / FEB 25 1971]
- Place depicted
- Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Type
- black-and-white photographs
- portraits
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Charley Pride
- Object number
- 2012.125.99.2
- Restrictions & Rights
- Unknown - Restrictions Possible
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Texas Rangers baseball uniform short pants worn by Charley Pride
- Manufactured by
- Rawlings, American, founded 1887
- Worn by
- Pride, Charley, American, 1934 - 2020
- Subject of
- Texas Rangers, American, founded 1961
- Date
- 1984
- Medium
- synthetic fiber and elastic with plastic and metal fasteners
- Dimensions
- H x W: 33 × 20 in. (83.8 × 50.8 cm)
- Inseam: 24 in. (61 cm)
- Caption
- Pride, who had played in the Negro Leagues as a pitcher for the Memphis Red Sox, began training with the Texas Rangers in 1972 and has owned a small stake in the team since 2010."
- Description
- Pair of short pants from a Texas Rangers baseball uniform worn by Charley Pride. The white knit pants have a wide blue stripe running down each leg, with the legs ending below the knee. The hem of each leg has elastic. The waistband is made from a red, white, and blue striped band of fabric. The pants close at the center front waist with three (3) metal snaps each faced in the color of the stripe of the band, and a metal zipper. There is also a white drawstring on the inside of the waistband that ties at the center front. There are two (2) inset pockets, one on each back side below the waist. Each pocket closes with one (1) pearlized round plastic button. The inside waistband is made from a wide band of white elastic. The name "PRIDE 05" is handwritten in black in on the interior proper left back side of the waistband. A red manufacturer's label for Rawlings is sewn at the interior proper right back side of the waistband that also contains size and care information. A white fabric label with hand-embroidered red text is sewn at the interior center back waist band that reads "5 34/36 24 84 1" with a small tag sewn to the right side with printed text reading "SET 1 / 1984".
- Place depicted
- Texas, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Clothing-Historical
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Charley Pride
- Object number
- 2012.125.46.2
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public Domain
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Swim cap worn by Simone Manuel at the 2016 Olympics
- Manufactured by
- TYR Sport, American, founded 1985
- Worn by
- Manuel, Simone Ashley, American, born 1996
- Date
- 2016
- Medium
- rubber and ink
- Dimensions
- H x W: 7 3/4 × 8 3/4 in. (19.7 × 22.2 cm)
- Caption
- Simone Manuel wore this suit at the 2016 Rio Olympics, where she won two gold and two silver medals. Manuel became the first African American woman to win an individual Olympic gold medal in swimming when she tied for gold with Canadian Penny Oleksiak in the 100-meter freestyle. Her win set an Olympic record and an American record. She also won gold in the 4x100-meter medley, and silver in the 50-meter freestyle and the 4x100-meter freestyle relay.
- Description
- Swim cap worn by Simone Manuel.
- The white rubber swim cap has a red, white, and blue American flag on either side. On the proper right side, the flag is backwards. The name “MANUEL” is in black text under the American flag on either side. There is a black TYR logo on the front of the cap. On the inside of the cap there is small black text which reads [TYR / MADE IN CHINA / H0107 / F-AH].
- Place used
- Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Latin America, South America
- Collection title
- Simone Manuel Collection
- Classification
- Clothing-Historical
- Type
- bathing caps
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Simone Ashley Manuel
- Object number
- 2018.99.4
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Swim cap worn and signed by Simone Manuel at the 2016 Olympics
- Manufactured by
- Speedo International Ltd., Australian, founded 1914
- Worn by
- Manuel, Simone Ashley, American, born 1996
- Signed by
- Manuel, Simone Ashley, American, born 1996
- Date
- 2016
- On ViewCommunity/Third Floor, 3 052
- Exhibition
- Sports: Leveling the Playing Field
- Medium
- rubber with metallic ink
- Dimensions
- H x W x D (measured flat): 7 1/4 × 8 1/16 × 3/4 in. (18.4 × 20.5 × 1.9 cm)
- Description
- Swim cap worn and signed by Simone Manuel.
- The black rubber cap has a red, white, and blue American flag on either side. On the proper right side, the flag is backwards. The name “MANUEL” is in white text under the American flag on either side. There is a white Speedo logo on the front of the cap and a signature on the proper right side of the cap. The signature is in gold ink and reads [Simone / Manuel].
- Place used
- Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Latin America, South America
- Collection title
- Simone Manuel Collection
- Classification
- Clothing-Historical
- Type
- bathing caps
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Simone Ashley Manuel
- Object number
- 2018.99.3
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Swim suit worn by Simone Manuel
- Manufactured by
- TYR Sport, American, founded 1985
- Worn by
- Manuel, Simone Ashley, American, born 1996
- Date
- 2016
- Medium
- nylon, Lycra, and spandex
- Dimensions
- H x W: 26 1/4 × 11 in. (66.7 × 27.9 cm)
- Caption
- Olympic gold medalist Simone Manuel has an apparel deal with TYR Sport, her first since she turned professional after completing her NCAA Championships in March 2018. Simone’s partnership with TYR marks the first time an inclusion rider has been integrated into an athlete sponsorship agreement. Through this stipulation Simone ensures that her partners extend meaningful opportunities to traditionally underrepresented groups and that diversity be reflected in the creative efforts she pursues with the brand. TYR believes in the importance of diversity in the workplace and is proud to support Simone in her efforts to champion inclusion as both a best practice in business and a central tenet of her identity as a professional athlete.
- Description
- TYR swim suit worn by Simone Manuel.
- The one-piece bodysuit is knee-length, has a high neckline, and is black, white, and grey. There is a geometric pattern and a pattern resembling snake skin. White text reads [TYR] at the top near the neckline, and there is a red, white, and blue American flag below. The verso features a racerback, a white tag near the center with black text which reads [Fina / Al / TY220207].
- Inside the swimsuit there are several labels. There is a grey triangle label with a triangle shaped image of the red, white, and blue American flag. White text below it reads [MANUFACTURED IN THE U.S.A. / OF IMPORTED MATERIALS]. A square grey label with white text reads [TYR ® / SIZE / 26]. Below is a rectangular grey label with white text which reads [AVICTOR / THE ULTIMATE ADVANTAGE] followed by three grey circle labels with blue and white, red and white, and green and white images depicting special features. There is a grey rectangular label with white text describing the three circles. In order from left to right the circles are described as [HYDROSPHERE / TECHNOLOGY], [SPEED DRY / FABRICATION], and [SUPERSONIC FLEX / BONDING]. There is one last grey label with white text featuring the fabric content and laundry instructions.
- Place made
- United States, North and Central America
- Collection title
- Simone Manuel Collection
- Classification
- Clothing-Historical
- Type
- bathing suits
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Simone Ashley Manuel
- Object number
- 2018.99.1
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Kickboard used by Simone Manuel
- Used by
- Manuel, Simone Ashley, American, born 1996
- Date
- 2016
- Medium
- foam and synthetic fiber with ink
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 16 1/2 × 12 1/2 × 1 1/2 in. (41.9 × 31.8 × 3.8 cm)
- Description
- A kickboard used by Simone Manuel.
- The kickboard is triangular in shape but with rounded corners and with an arched shape at the bottom. There is a rectangular indentation at the top center and some diagonal line indentations on either side at the top. There is an oval area with a raised logo and raised text which reads [TYR ®]. There is a long indentation on either side of the kickboard, leaving the center area raised. There is a piece of grey tape going down the center of the kickboard. There are drawings on the kickboard in several locations. There is a red sun, a green alligator, a pink and blue donut, a black fish, black clouds, and small red and green fish. There is handwritten text which reads [Simone / Manuel] and text in one of the corners which reads [Live / Love / Laugh / SWIM]. There are also stars, hearts, circles, and squiggly lines drawn on it. The outline of the kickboard was also traced in black marker.
- The back of the kickboard has diagonal indented lines at the top and two longer vertical indentations near the bottom. There is a black outline from where a piece of tape used to be. There is some deterioration from where the tape used to be. There is a red drawing of a hot air balloon.
- Collection title
- Simone Manuel Collection
- Classification
- Clothing-Historical
- Type
- kickboards
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Simone Ashley Manuel
- Object number
- 2018.99.5
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Olympic swim suit and bag used by Simone Manuel at the 2016 Olympics
- Created by
- Speedo International Ltd., Australian, founded 1914
- Worn by
- Manuel, Simone Ashley, American, born 1996
- Date
- 2016
- On ViewCommunity/Third Floor, 3 052
- Exhibition
- Sports: Leveling the Playing Field
- Medium
- 2a: nylon and spandex;
- 2b: plastic with ink
- Dimensions
- H x W (.2a Swim suit): 29 1/2 × 14 1/4 in. (74.9 × 36.2 cm)
- H x W (.2b Speedo bag): 11 1/2 × 7 1/2 in. (29.2 × 19.1 cm)
- Caption
- Simone Manuel wore this suit at the 2016 Rio Olympics, where she won two gold and two silver medals. Manuel became the first African American woman to win an individual Olympic gold medal in swimming when she tied for gold with Canadian Penny Oleksiak in the 100-meter freestyle. Her win set an Olympic record and an American record. She also won gold in the 4x100-meter medley, and silver in the 50-meter freestyle and the 4x100-meter freestyle relay.
- Description
- Speedo swimsuit worn by Simone Manuel with plastic bag.
- .2a The one-piece bodysuit is knee-length, has a scoop neckline, and is navy with blue, red, white, and gold. The top half of the swimsuit has blue, red, and white areas that blend together. There are five (5) small white stars on each side. There is a white Speedo logo at the top on the proper right side. On the proper left side there is a white “USA” with a red outline. There are gold lines on either side of the swimsuit, starting at the armpit and going down the leg. The design moves in towards the ribs and flares back out again to the hips in an hourglass shape. There is a white Speedo logo at the bottom on the proper left leg. The straps are navy and textured and feature a chevron pattern.
- The gold lines are also on the back of the swimsuit and cross into an “X” shape in the center. The swimsuit has a racerback. There is a white label with black text and a QR code on the left and a red, white, and blue American flag logo on the right.
- The interior of the legs have red bands around the bottom. In the interior of the swimsuit there are several black bands with red text which reads [LAND OF THE FREE HOME OF THE BRAVE] with a Speedo logo.
- There is a white manufacturer’s label with black text inside the swimsuit. There is a Speedo logo along with information about materials, sizing, and trademark and copyright.
- .2b The clear plastic bag has black text on the front which reads [speedo {logo} / Fastskin / Developed by aqualab / {logo}]. There is upside down black handwriting which reads [Semi -> 100 free / Finals -> 100 free / Semi -> 50 free]. There is a white sticker with black text in the proper top left corner. It reads [LZR X CLOSED BACK KN / 7708801 / 410 / SIZE: 26] with a barcode. There is an opening at the bottom with two white snap buttons. There is a warning label on the back. It is a black rectangular outline with black text inside. The text reads [WARNING: / ONLY TO BE USED / BY WORLD CLASS / ATHLETES!]. There is another warning along the side in small black text. There is a black Fastskin tag inside the bag. The tag features the Speedo website, and trademark information.
- Place used
- Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Latin America, South America
- Place depicted
- United States, North and Central America
- Collection title
- Simone Manuel Collection
- Classification
- Clothing-Historical
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Simone Ashley Manuel
- Object number
- 2018.99.2ab
- Restrictions & Rights
- Unknown - Restrictions Possible
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Pinback buttons for the Olympic Project for Human Rights
- Created by
- Olympic Project for Human Rights, American, 1967 - 1968
- Date
- 1968
- Medium
- ink on metal
- Dimensions
- H x W (2016.66.6.1): 2 1/2 × 2 1/2 in. (6.4 × 6.4 cm)
- H x W (2016.66.6.2): 2 1/2 × 2 1/2 in. (6.4 × 6.4 cm)
- H x W (2016.66.6.3): 2 1/2 × 2 1/2 in. (6.4 × 6.4 cm)
- Description
- Three pinback buttons for the Olympic Project for Human Rights. The front of the buttons has a white background with black text. The text, at center, reads: [Olympic Project for Human Rights]. A green laurel wreath surrounds the text. The back of the pins has a pin with a clasp. 2016.66.6.3 has an inscription [1968 / Dr. Harry Edwards] written on the back of it by hand in black marker. 2016.66.6.1 and 2016.66.6.2 do not have any writing on the back.
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
- Type
- buttons (fasteners)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Dr. Harry Edwards
- Object number
- 2016.66.6.1-.3
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public domain