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  • US Naval Academy parade dress jacket worn by Jesse E. Wrice Jr.

    Manufactured by
    Thorngate Uniforms, Inc.
    Worn by
    Lieutenant Colonel Wrice, Jesse E. Jr., American
    Subject of
    United States Navy, American, founded 1775
    Date
    1979-1983
    Medium
    synthetic fiber, leather, and metal fasteners
    Dimensions
    H x W x D (on form): 29 × 23 × 9 1/2 in. (73.7 × 58.4 × 24.1 cm)
    H x W (flat): 28 × 16 1/2 in. (71.1 × 41.9 cm)
    Description
    A black parade dress uniform jacket worn by Jesse E. Wrice Jr. as midshipman (junior grade) while attending the US Naval Academy. The double-breasted jacket closes at the center front with two (2) columns of nine (9) buttons each, which feature a raised design of an eagle holding an anchor surrounding by thirteen (13) five-pointed stars. The buttons on the proper left front side are decorative. The standing collar is trimmed in gold piping and closes at the center front with one (1) large flat metal hook-and-eye closure. The straight cut full-length sleeves feature two (2) bands of gold piping on each sleeve near the wrist. Each cuff also has one (1) black patch sewn to the outer side with one (1) gold five-pointed star embroidered on the patch indicating the midshipman rank of lieutenant (junior grade). The jacket is fully lined in black fabric. There are four (4) metal collar buttons attached at even intervals around the interior of the standing collar. A band of black leather is sewn along the interior waist as a stiffener, with two (2) large metal belt loops attached around the leather, one at each side waist. There is one (1) vertically oriented inset pocket at the interior proper left breast. A black fabric manufacturer's label is sewn to the outside of the pocket reading "TAILORED FOR THE / UNITED STATES / NAVAL ACADEMY / by Thorngate Uniforms, Inc. / NORRISTOWN, PA. / PROFESSIONAL DRY CLEAN ONLY" with the US Naval Academy logo stitched in gold. An additional white fabric tag with embroidered and handwritten text is attached to the lining of the pocket that reads "THE UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY / 36 / 919 Wrice, Jr. J.E. / 117E 838436 / by Thorngate Uniforms, Inc. / NORRISTOWN, PA.". A United Garment Workers of America union label is sewn beneath it.
    Place used
    United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Clothing-Historical
    Type
    jackets
    dress uniforms
    Topic
    Clothing and dress
    Military
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Lt. Col. Jesse E. Wrice, Jr. USMC (ret.)
    Object number
    2015.201.1
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd56329a92d-cf2d-46dc-9226-119224dc892b
  • Dark brown wool felt cap with ostrich plumes from Mae's Millinery Shop

    Designed by
    Reeves, Mae, American, 1912 - 2016
    Subject of
    Mae's Millinery Shop, American, 1941 - 1994
    Date
    1941-1994
    Medium
    wool felt and feathers
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 12 x 11 1/4 x 9 in. (30.5 x 28.6 x 22.9 cm)
    Description
    Brown wool felt round brimless cap designed by Mae Reeves. The edge of the cap is indented and a length of brown felt is twisted and tacked to the crown with thread. A grouping of brown ostrich plumes is attached at the proper right back of the cap. The cap has no label.
    Place collected
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
    Collection title
    Mae's Millinery Shop Collection
    Classification
    Clothing-Fashion
    Type
    caps (headgear)
    Topic
    Business
    Clothing and dress
    Fashion
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Donna Limerick
    Object number
    2016.48.34
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5fc285532-3c46-4c46-9fb5-3195ee3ed10b
  • Harpo Studios jacket worn by Bill Camacho on set of The Oprah Winfrey Show

    Manufactured by
    Hilton Apparel, founded 1980
    Worn by
    Camacho, Bill, American
    Subject of
    Harpo, Inc., American, founded 1986
    Date
    1990-2011
    Medium
    synthetic fiber, leather, nylon thread, and metal fasteners
    Dimensions
    H x W x D (on form): 27 1/2 × 26 × 13 1/2 in. (69.9 × 66 × 34.3 cm)
    Description
    This jacket was worn by Bill Camacho during his employment as a crew member for The Oprah Winfrey Show. The body of the jacket is made from heavy black synthetic fleece while the full-length sleeves and the standard collar are made from caramel colored leather. The jacket closes at the center front with a black metal zipper and three (3) metal snaps, one at the center front neck and two at the waistband. The cuffs and the waistband are made from ribbed black synthetic fabric. There are two (2) patch pockets with flap closures, one at each front side waist. The flaps close with one (1) metal snap at the center. Two (2) welted pockets, with the welts made from the caramel leather, open vertically at the exterior side of each front waist patch pocket. The name "Camacho" is machine-embroidered in white thread at the proper left front chest. A large design in silver, teal, yellow, purple, and black thread is embroidered at the center back across the shoulders. The design features an oval sign with the text "HARPO / STUDIOS" inside it. The sign is above a building placed catty-corner and with a banner on the building reading "THE OPRAH WINFREY SHOW".
    The jacket is fully lined in a black synthetic fabric that is quilted in a grid set on point throughout. There is one (1) welted pocket at the interior proper left waist with the welts made from the caramel leather. White stabilizing material is present where the reverse of the designs on the back and left chest are embroidered. There is a manufacturer's tag sewn at the interior center back neck that reads "HILTON / ACTIVE APPAREL / RN 71661 / MADE IN THE U.S.A." with two smaller tags below it, one indicating size and the second identifying the item as made in the United States.
    Place used
    Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Clothing-Historical
    Type
    jackets
    Topic
    Clothing and dress
    Communication
    Entertainers
    Labor
    Mass media
    Television
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Oprah Winfrey
    Object number
    2016.7.1
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd50bbb4284-26ed-4800-9751-3266038fdf5b
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    Robe worn by Floyd Patterson for World Heavyweight Title against Sonny Liston

    Manufactured by
    Skinner, American
    Worn by
    Patterson, Floyd, American, 1935 - 2006
    Date
    1962
    Medium
    rayon, satin, cotton (textile)
    Dimensions
    H x W x D (On form): 51 × 28 × 12 in. (129.5 × 71.1 × 30.5 cm)
    Description
    A blue and orange satin boxing robe worn by Floyd Patterson. The body of the robe is blue with orange accents around at the cuffs, pocket, and lapel that continues down the front opening. The robe fastens with an orange satin sash and has three pockets on the front, one on either side of the waist and one on the proper left breast. The breast pocket has [NY] sewn to it in stylized orange letters. The upper back of the robe reads: [FLOYD / PATTERSON], also in stitched orange letters. A manufacturer's tag is sewn to the interior at the nape of the neck.
    Place used
    Comiskey Park, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Clothing-Historical
    Type
    robes
    Topic
    Athletes
    Boxing
    Clothing and dress
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2014.89.3
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd564675cde-f5a7-45a7-93db-5d82ea709594
  • Team USA Olympic uniform shorts worn by Tommie Smith

    Manufactured by
    Russell Athletics, American, founded 1902
    Worn by
    Smith, Tommie, American, born 1944
    Date
    1968
    Medium
    synthetic fiber and elastic
    Dimensions
    H x W x D (On form): 16 × 18 × 10 1/2 in. (40.6 × 45.7 × 26.7 cm)
    Description
    These white athletic shorts were worn by Tommie Smith while competing in events representing Team USA at the 1968 Olympic Games. The shorts are made from a white synthetic fabric with red, white, and blue striped woven tape sewn along the outer side seams and around the hem of the leg openings. The shorts have an elastic waist band. They are not lined. A manufacturer's label reading "Russell / Southern / Co." with size and style number is sewn to the interior center back below the waist band. A paper label is attached with string to the interior proper left side seam with black handwritten text reading "L-84-7:1".
    Place used
    Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico, Latin America, North and Central America
    Classification
    Clothing-Historical
    Type
    athletic shorts
    sports uniforms
    Topic
    Black power
    Civil rights
    Clothing and dress
    Men
    Olympics
    Track and field
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2015.231.1.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd51bcb8e3e-e86d-424a-9574-564633667121
  • Rhinestone shoe clips from Mae's Millinery Shop

    Manufactured by
    Musi
    Owned by
    Reeves, Mae, American, 1912 - 2016
    Subject of
    Mae's Millinery Shop, American, 1941 - 1994
    Date
    1941-1994
    Medium
    rhinestones and metal
    Dimensions
    H x W x D (a): 1 5/8 x 2 x 1/2 in. (4.1 x 5.1 x 1.3 cm)
    H x W x D (b): 1 5/8 x 2 x 3/8 in. (4.1 x 5.1 x 1 cm)
    Description
    Pair of rhinestone shoe clips from Mae's Millinery Shop. The clips consist of rows of clear rhinestones set into silver colored metal with an oval at the center surrounded by two (2) rounded rows of rhinestones on either side. These rows go across the top of the oval, but do not extend across the bottom of the oval to complete a full loop. The reverse of clip (a) has two (2) metal prongs for attaching to the shoe. The attachment mechanism on the clip (b) has been removed. The manufacturer's name "MUSI" and a copyright symbol are engraved on the fastener.
    Place collected
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
    Collection title
    Mae's Millinery Shop Collection
    Classification
    Adornment
    Type
    clips (jewelry)
    Topic
    Beauty culture
    Business
    Clothing and dress
    Fashion
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Donna Limerick
    Object number
    2016.48.103ab
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Musi. Permission required for use.
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd52eba4680-c880-48e1-9fe7-dbe48bb2ddca
  • T-Shirt featuring the comic book hero, Brotherman

    Manufactured by
    Soffe, American, founded 1946
    Distributed by
    Big City Comics, Inc., American, 1989 - 1996
    Date
    1994
    Medium
    cotton
    Dimensions
    H x W: 31 1/8 × 36 5/8 in. (79 × 93 cm)
    Description
    A black shirt with five black buttons down the front. The shirt has white lettering on the left side that reads “BROTHERMAN / DICTATOR OF DISCIPLINE.” Below the lettering is a white image of the comic book hero, Brotherman with “© & TM 1994 BIG CITY COMICS” next to his right boot. A black tag with blue lines and red lettering is on the left side of the shirt near the hemline. The tag reads “SOFFEE,” “CRAFTED WITH PRIDE IN USA” and “FAYETTEVILLE, NC 49068 XL.” The shirt has two white tags inside the collar. The larger tag reads “BROTHER / MAN / GEAR / Made in USA” and the smaller tag underneath lists what the shirt is made of, size and has washing instructions. The back of the shirt has white lettering near the collar that reads “BROTHER / MAN / DICTATOR OF DISCIPLINE.”
    Place made
    Fayetteville, Cumberland County, North Carolina, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Clothing-Historical
    Type
    shirts
    Topic
    Clothing and dress
    Comics and graphic novels
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Brotherman Comics / Big City Entertainment, Inc.
    Object number
    2017.116.1.1
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Big City Entertainment, Inc.
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5a718bb96-6d49-4204-8627-72e346335d59
  • Ring for Ain't Misbehavin' costume worn by André De Shields

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Worn by
    De Shields, André, American, born 1946
    Date
    1982
    Medium
    metal and rhinestone
    Dimensions
    H x W x D (8a top): 15/16 × 7/8 × 3/16 in. (2.4 × 2.2 × 0.5 cm)
    H x W x D (8b bottom): 1 1/16 × 1 × 9/16 in. (2.7 × 2.5 × 1.4 cm)
    Description
    Ring from Ain't Misbehavin' costume ensemble for Act II worn by André De Shields during the 1982 NBC TV special. Large circular shaped clear rhinestone in a silver-colored metal frame that had previosly been attached to a silver-colored adjustable metal ring. The ring is now in two seperate peices, the head (8a) and the ring, (.8b).
    Place used
    New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Clothing-Costume
    Adornment
    Type
    finger rings
    Topic
    Actors
    Broadway Theatre
    Clothing and dress
    Costume
    Entertainers
    Musical Theatre
    Television
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of André De Shields
    Object number
    2018.1.2.6.8ab
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd56892e369-8cb1-40b2-ab9d-66fc7e994585
  • US Army uniform garrison cap worn by Lt. Col. Charles J. Blackwood

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Worn by
    Lt. Colonel Charles J. Blackwood Sr., American, 1896 - 1982
    Date
    1941-1945
    Medium
    wool (textile), cloth, corde and leather
    Dimensions
    H x W (flat): 4 1/2 × 11 1/4 in. (11.4 × 28.6 cm)
    Description
    US Army uniform garrison cap worn by Charles J. Blackwood during World War II. The Garrison Cap is a foldable military cap with straight sides and a creased or hollow crown sloping to the back where it is parted. It is made from the same green wool as the uniform. It has a 2.5 inch brim on the outside with a corded gold and black string lining the top of the brim. On the front, the cord slopes from the top of the brim to the bottom. On the inside of the cap, a 1 inch leather strip covers the bottom and the inner lining is a shiny green material.
    Cultural Place
    United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Clothing-Historical
    Type
    caps (headgear)
    military uniforms
    Topic
    Clothing and dress
    Military
    World War II
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Beverly J. Blackwood in memory of Charles J. Blackwood, Sr.
    Object number
    2018.13.4.5
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd54ec058ed-854c-4a1a-976c-082384ef718b
  • Black t-shirt with special edition design by Happy I'm Nappy Collectibles

    Designed by
    Jackson-Garrett, Caprece, American
    Created by
    Happy I'm Nappy Collectibles, Inc., American, founded 1984
    Date
    ca. 1995
    Medium
    cotton (textile)
    Dimensions
    H x W: 33 7/16 × 23 5/16 in. (84.9 × 59.2 cm)
    Description
    A black t-shirt by Happy I'm Nappy Collectibles. At the front center of the shirt is a design featuring nine illustrated female faces arranged in a square; three of the women have curly hair, three have braided hair, and three have locked hair. All nine women wear gold colored hooped earrings and have red lips. Below the women is the phrase "Happy I'm Nappy" printed in yellow lettering. In the bottom right corner beneath the text "HAPPY I'M NAPPY COLLECTIBLES SPECIAL EDITION" is printed in white lettering.
    Place made
    Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Clothing-Fashion
    Movement
    Black is Beautiful
    Topic
    Business
    Clothing and dress
    Fashion
    Fashion design
    Hair
    Identity
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Caprece Ann Jackson, Founder, Happy I'm Nappy Collectibles
    Object number
    2019.27.6
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Happy I'm Nappy Collectibles
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd560e62131-096a-405a-a66b-7eda4fe3d031
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    Black leather jacket worn by Gil Scott-Heron

    Manufactured by
    Jos. A. Bank, founded 1905
    Worn by
    Gil Scott-Heron, American, 1949 - 2011
    Date
    late 20th century
    Medium
    leather, polyester, acrylic, and wool with metal closures
    Dimensions
    H x W (flat): 30 1/4 × 21 in. (76.8 × 53.3 cm)
    Description
    A black leather bomber style jacket worn by Gil Scott-Heron. The jacket zips at the center front. The cuffs, hem, and neck are all made from a black ribbed double knit synthetic fiber with elasticity. There are two (2) welted inset pockets, one at each exterior waist. The jacket is fully lined with black synthetic fabric. There are two (2) interior inset pockets, one at each breast. The pocket at the interior proper left breast closes with one (1) metal snap. There is one (1) interior patch pocket made from black leather sewn at the proper left waist, with the words "Jos. A. / Bank" stamped on the leather. A black manufacturer's tag is sewn at the interior center back with white embroidered text reading "Jos. A. / BANK / ESTABLISHED 1905 / L / REG / MADE IN / CHINA". A care and fiber content tag is sewn at the interior proper left waist side seam. Two dry cleaner's paper tag are safety pinned to the interior proper right waist. A braided leather hanger loop is attached at the interior center back neck.
    Classification
    Clothing-Historical
    Type
    jackets
    Topic
    Clothing and dress
    Musicians
    Spoken word (Poetry)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Rumal Rackley
    Object number
    2015.52.1
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd575ca5d79-4d04-4bef-aa07-5de1027d9366
  • Costume worn by Mikayla Amin for performance in response to Freddie Gray

    Manufactured by
    Revolution Dancewear, American, founded 1996
    Worn by
    Amin, Mikayla, American, born 1999
    Subject of
    Studio A Modeling, Etiquette, and Dance Academy, American, founded 2002
    Gray, Freddie, American, 1990 - 2015
    Date
    June 14, 2015
    Medium
    .1: cotton, polyester, and spandex blend cloth, nylon belt, and metal grommets;
    .2: nylon and spandex blend cloth, elastic
    Dimensions
    H x W x D (.1 flat): 31 × 25 1/2 × 3/4 in. (78.7 × 64.8 × 1.9 cm)
    H x W x D (.2 flat): 33 1/16 × 14 3/4 × 1/2 in. (84 × 37.5 × 1.3 cm)
    Description
    This dance costume consists of a dark teal hooded tunic shirt (.1) and a pair of silver leggings (.2) worn by Mikayla Amin during a spring recital for Studio A Dance Academy at Morgan State University. The shirt (.1) is made from a dark teal cotton, polyester, and spandex knit fabric. It has cap sleeves with a rolled edge sewn in place and a cowl neck with a hood. Large silver grommets are sewn around the waist band, with a black nylon tied belt. The back hem of the shirt is slightly longer than the front. A manufacturer's label with size, content, and style information is sewn at the interior proper left side seam near the hem. Black hanger loops are sewn at each interior side shoulder seam.
    The leggings (.2) are made from metallic silver nylon and spandex with an elastic waist band. Lengths of the black nylon fabric of the belt on the shirt are sewn in a crisscross pattern across the front of the proper right leg and the back of the proper left leg below the knees. A manufacturer's label with size, content, and style information is sewn at the interior center back waist. Black hanger loops are sewn at each interior side waist.
    Place used
    Baltimore, Maryland, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Clothing-Costume
    Movement
    Black Lives Matter
    Type
    leggings
    T-shirts
    Topic
    Activism
    Clothing and dress
    Costume
    Justice
    Local and regional
    Modern dance
    Resistance
    U.S. History, 2001-
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Deborah Tulani Salahu-Din
    Object number
    2016.13.1-.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5ece7c08e-f594-41f1-a3b0-5a9ed9f2f723
  • Beaded coat made by Ann Lowe

    Designed by
    Lowe, Ann, American, 1898 - 1981
    Date
    early 1960s
    Medium
    silk satin with glass and pearl beads
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 56 × 53 × 1 in. (142.2 × 134.6 × 2.5 cm)
    Description
    A formal, hand-beaded coat in plum silk satin with cream silk satin lining, designed and made by Ann Lowe.
    The long, dark plum colored silk coat has 3/4 length sleeves and an A-line cut. The sleeve cuffs, center front, and neckline is beaded in a floral pattern. Short, clear cylindrical beads form the border and clear circular and cylindrical beads and pearls form the shapes of flowers and leaves. There are a few loose strands of beads along the front openings. There is a hook and eye closure at the neck.
    Place made
    New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Clothing-Fashion
    Type
    coats
    Topic
    Clothing and dress
    Fashion
    Fashion design
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, In memory of Benjamin and Ione Stoddard of Madeleine Couture inc., New York, New York
    Object number
    2019.15
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd555e32c06-889a-4880-a8b0-c927091be490
  • Black shift-style dress with beaded neckline by Gene Bailey

    Designed by
    Bailey, Gene, American, 1945 - 1995
    Date
    1970-1995
    Medium
    synthetic fiber and polyurethane with beads and plastic
    Dimensions
    H x W: 35 13/16 × 20 1/16 in. (91 × 51 cm)
    Description
    This is a black shift style dress with a beaded neckline. The dress is very slightly A-line with a slight outward flare at the hem. It is knee-length and has long sleeves. The V-neckline fastens closed in back with a loop and button. The button is black faceted plastic. This fastening creates a small keyhole opening at the back of the neckline, edged in crochet. Surrounding the neckline is an area embellished with beads that is scalloped along its edges and terminates in three fringed and beaded tassels that hang from the rounded point of the V-neckline. There are also black beads and crystal embellishments cascading in a line down the left front of the bodice of the dress. This line of embellishment begins near the neckline of the garment and fans out into a spray pattern about the mid-thigh. The dress has shoulder pads attached to the inside shoulders. There is a black cloth tag in the inside of the back of the neckline. It has red text that reads "GENE BAILEY."
    Place collected
    Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
    Collection title
    Gene Bailey Archive and Knitwear Collection
    Classification
    Clothing-Fashion
    Type
    dresses by form
    Topic
    Clothing and dress
    Fashion
    Fashion design
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Omega C. Logan Silva, MD, MACP
    Object number
    A2018.88.1.8
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5f5cb941e-4f32-45c4-b191-170d984a3816
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    Sneakers worn by Julius "Dr. J" Erving and inscribed to Doc Stanley

    Manufactured by
    Converse, American, founded 1908
    Worn by
    Julius Erving, American, born 1950
    Signed by
    Julius Erving, American, born 1950
    Received by
    "Doc" Stanley, American
    Subject of
    Philadelphia 76ers, American, founded 1963
    Date
    ca. 1981
    Medium
    leather, rubber and cloth
    Dimensions
    H x W (2015.115.1a left): 7 × 4 1/2 in. (17.8 × 11.4 cm)
    H x W (215.115.1b right): 7 3/16 × 4 1/2 in. (18.3 × 11.4 cm)
    Description
    A pair of white and red Converse sneakers worn and autographed by Julius Erving. The sneakers are predominantly white with red stars and red chevrons on both sides. Printed in red ink on the outward facing side of the shoes is: [DR J]. The laces are white and run from the edge of the vamp to the top of the tongue. The tongue is white with red lettering that reads: [All Star / Converse].The interior is red. The back top portion of the shoe has a red background with the Converse logo in red and white. The rubber soles are white with a thatched pattern and an imprint that reads: [Converse / All Star / Made In USA]. Both sneakers are signed in black ink on the outward facing side. The proper left side of the left shoe (2015.115.1a) has Erving's signature and reads: [Julius Erving / # 6]. The proper right side of the right shoe (2015.115.1b) reads: [To Mel from / "Dr J" 3/81].
    Classification
    Clothing-Historical
    Tools and Equipment-Sports and Recreational
    Type
    sneakers
    Topic
    Athletes
    Basketball
    Clothing and dress
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2015.115.1ab
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd58069b865-15d7-4f57-96da-5db94ccfa63d
  • T-shirt stating "All Roads Lead to Washington, DC", worn at MMM 20th Anniversary

    Manufactured by
    Delta Apparel Inc., American, founded 2000
    Subject of
    Million Man March, American, founded 1995
    Date
    2015
    Medium
    ink on cotton
    Dimensions
    H x W: 30 1/2 × 36 1/2 in. (77.5 × 92.7 cm)
    Description
    A royal blue "20th Anniversary" t-shirt.
    At the top in the center it reads [20TH ANNIVERSARY] in white text with a black outline and a yellow outline. Below that there is a rectangular color photo of thousands of people standing on the National Mall with the Washington monument in the background. Below the photo it reads [MMM] in thick, bold text. The three (3) letters have the image of a waving American flag inside. The letters do not have an outline. On top of the "MMM" it reads [ALL ROADS LEAD TO/ WASHINGTON, DC] with the top line in thin black text with a white outline and a yellow outline, and the bottom line in bold white text with a black outline and a yellow outline. Below the "MMM" There is a greyscale rectangular photo of people with their fists raised in front of the US Capitol building. The top of the Capitol extends out of the rectangle and covers part of the middle "M". Over the photo it reads [MILLION MAN MARCH] in bold white text with a black outline. Below the photo in the center it reads [OCTOBER 10 2015] in thin black text with a white outline and a yellow outline.
    The back of the shirt is solid blue.
    There are two (2) white tags inside of the t-shirt near the neckline. The tag on top is shorter. It has a navy triangle with a red circle around it. Above the triangle and inside the circle it reads [DELTA] in navy. Cutting through the middle of the circle and the triangle there is text which reads [PRO WEIGHT ®]. The tag below is longer. It reads [100% PRESHRUNK COTTON/ADULT ADULTO ADULTE/MADE IN HONDURAS]. Above "100% Preshrunk Cotton" the tag has [100% PRESHRUNK COTTON/MADE IN HONDURAS] typed in two different languages. Below "Made in Honduras" at the bottom there is a chart with six (6) rectangles. In the top three (3) rectangles are the words "SIZE", "TALLA", and "TAILLE". The bottom three (3) rectangles say "XL", "XG", and "TG". The back of the longer tag has laundry instructions printed on it.
    Place collected
    Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
    Collection title
    Million Man March Anniversary Collection
    Classification
    Clothing-Historical
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
    Movement
    Black Lives Matter
    Type
    T-shirts
    Topic
    Activism
    Civil rights
    Clothing and dress
    Justice
    Local and regional
    Men
    Race relations
    Social reform
    U.S. History, 2001-
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2015.251.11
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5a94df069-2d9e-4965-a4fd-d440cd04852b
  • Child's tête en l'air from Saint Lucia made by Audrey Augustin

    Created by
    Augustin, Audrey, Saint Lucian
    Date
    2015
    Medium
    cotton, paper, adhesive, and metal straight pins
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 7 3/4 × 6 × 6 1/4 in. (19.7 × 15.2 × 15.9 cm)
    Description
    This child-sized tête en l'air from Saint Lucia made by Audrey Augustin is formed from a Madras plaid in red, orange, and white. The cotton plaid is formed with two wide, stacked bands around the head and a relatively smooth crown pulled to the center back where the fabric is twisted and knotted. A long piece of fabric extends straight upward from the twisted knot several inches above the crown. The fabric is stiffened with an adhesive or other binding agent as well as a layer of paper that is placed between the exterior and interior portions of the fabric that forms the crown. The knot at the center back is further secured with several metal straight pins. There are no labels.
    Place collected
    Castries, Castries Quarter, Saint Lucia, Caribbean, North and Central America
    Classification
    Clothing-Fashion
    Type
    headdresses
    Topic
    African diaspora
    Children
    Clothing and dress
    Fashion
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2016.152.3
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd55872f52e-48da-400b-b712-fe2783780224
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    Pearl necklace from Mae's Millinery Shop

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Owned by
    Reeves, Mae, American, 1912 - 2016
    Subject of
    Mae's Millinery Shop, American, 1941 - 1994
    Date
    1941-1994
    On View
    Community/Third Floor, 3 051
    Exhibition
    Power of Place
    Medium
    pearls and metal
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 5/16 x 15 x 5/16 in. (0.8 x 38.1 x 0.8 cm)
    Description
    Single strand pearl necklace that closes with a metal tab insert fastener.
    Place collected
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
    Collection title
    Mae's Millinery Shop Collection
    Classification
    Adornment
    Type
    necklaces
    Topic
    Beauty culture
    Business
    Clothing and dress
    Fashion
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Donna Limerick
    Object number
    2016.48.51.7
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5a837aa63-d11e-4ee8-b9ab-d03b71ec9857
  • Yellow faux pearl bracelet from Mae's Millinery Shop

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Owned by
    Reeves, Mae, American, 1912 - 2016
    Subject of
    Mae's Millinery Shop, American, 1941 - 1994
    Date
    1941-1994
    Medium
    beads and wire
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 1 5/16 x 3 3/8 x 3 1/2 in. (3.3 x 8.6 x 8.9 cm)
    Description
    Light yellow faux pearl bracelet from Mae's Millinery Shop. The bracelet is made from beads strung on four (4) rows of wire that wrap around the wearer's wrist. The beads are larger at the center, growing smaller toward each end.
    Place collected
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
    Collection title
    Mae's Millinery Shop Collection
    Classification
    Adornment
    Type
    bracelets (jewelry)
    Topic
    Beauty culture
    Business
    Clothing and dress
    Fashion
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Donna Limerick
    Object number
    2016.48.51.9
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5813daa3a-cdbf-40ca-9c68-811c975a2258
  • Pin for Ain't Misbehavin' costume worn by André De Shields

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Worn by
    De Shields, André, American, born 1946
    Date
    1982
    Medium
    metal, rhinestone and hot-melt adhesive
    Dimensions
    H x W: 3 × 5 × 7/16 in. (7.6 × 12.7 × 1.1 cm)
    Description
    Pin from Ain't Misbehavin' costume ensemble for Act I worn by André De Shields during the 1982 NBC TV special. Clear rectangular rhinestone in a silver metal mount attached to a pin by hot-melt adhesive at the back. The end of the pin has a cap to keep the pin in place when worn.
    Place used
    New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Clothing-Costume
    Adornment
    Type
    lapel pins
    Topic
    Actors
    Broadway Theatre
    Clothing and dress
    Costume
    Entertainers
    Musical Theatre
    Television
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of André De Shields
    Object number
    2018.1.1.5.4
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5e430a1b5-d0e9-4e30-a3ff-9865c16440cb

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