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  • Quilted petticoat

    Quilted petticoat

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Medium
    cotton fabric and cotton batting
    Dimensions
    H x W x D (On form): 37 × 24 × 20 in. (94 × 61 × 50.8 cm)
    Type
    quilts
    petticoats
    Place used
    United States, North and Central America
    Date
    1830s-1840s; repurposed 1890s
    Description
    This quilted petticoat may have been made from a repurposed wholecloth bedcover or refashioned from a once larger skirt. The front of the textile is faced with a small-scale printed floral vine design in white, yellow, purple, and red blossoms with green leaves on a light brown ground. The back of the textile is faced with an orange striped cotton. A layer of cotton batting was quilted between the front and back facing fabrics. It was hand quilted with off-white cotton thread in an offset grid pattern with a leafy vine border design. The floral printed fabric was turned and hand stitched to the back fabric as binding. The fabrics and quilted motifs indicate it was probably made in the 1830s or 1840s. The fabric may have been imported from France.
    The cut textile is turned under and the edges left raw at the interior waistline of the petticoat and the cotton batting can be seen along these raw edges. A small piece of printed cotton with a small-scale repeating design of purple flowers on a yellow ground is stitched at the interior proper left front waist. A long length of off-white cotton twill tape is attached around the back waist to hold gathers in the petticoat. The twill tape remains loose on the front so that the front of the petticoat has a flat silhouette. The petticoat is closed by tying these loose lengths of twill tape at the front waist.The hem of the petticoat is the original binding of the bedcover and the quilted vine border of the bedcover is turned horizontal around the bottom of the petticoat. The textile was probably repurposed into its current form as a petticoat between the 1870s and 1890s due to the flat front and gathered back waist.
    Topic
    African American
    Clothing and dress
    Reconstruction (United States History, 1865-1877)
    Slavery
    United States--History--1865-1921
    United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Aaron and Maureen Robinson and Family
    Object number
    2014.180.1
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
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    Classification
    Slavery and Freedom Objects
    Clothing-Historical
    Data Source
    National Museum of African American History and Culture
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    "Niggy" necklace owned by Saul Williams

    Designed by
    Eshani, Melody, American
    Owned by
    Williams, Saul, American, born 1972
    Medium
    metal, plastic
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 11 1/4 × 3 15/16 × 1/2 in. (28.6 × 10 × 1.3 cm)
    Type
    necklaces
    Date
    2007
    Description
    Necklace featuring the word [Niggy] in cursive-style letters. "Niggy" is made of a light blue plastic with red pigment on top. Word is on a black plastic background, shaped around the letters. At either end of the word is a small plastic circle where the metal necklace attaches. Metal portion of necklace is a chain with clasp at the top for closure.
    Topic
    African American
    Beauty culture
    Clothing and dress
    Fashion
    Hip hop (Music)
    Identity
    Language
    Rock and roll (Music)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Saul Williams
    Object number
    2014.188.4
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    Classification
    Adornment
    Exhibition
    Musical Crossroads
    On View
    NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 053
    Data Source
    National Museum of African American History and Culture
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    "Tardust" ring owned by Saul Williams

    Designed by
    Eshani, Melody, American
    Owned by
    Williams, Saul, American, born 1972
    Medium
    metal, plastic
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 1 3/8 × 3 1/8 × 13/16 in. (3.5 × 7.9 × 2.1 cm)
    Type
    finger rings
    Date
    2007
    Description
    Ring featuring the word [Tardust] in cursive-style letters at the top of the ring. Letters made of a light blue-green plastic with red and yellow pigment. Word is on a plastic black background, shaped around the letters. Top of the ring adhered to shank that holds three fingers. Shank made of three sections of white plastic.
    Topic
    African American
    Beauty culture
    Clothing and dress
    Fashion
    Hip hop (Music)
    Identity
    Language
    Music
    Rock and roll (Music)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Saul Williams
    Object number
    2014.188.5
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    Classification
    Adornment
    Exhibition
    Musical Crossroads
    On View
    NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 053
    Data Source
    National Museum of African American History and Culture
  • Hat, leather jacket, and leather pants worn by Rakim

    Hat, leather jacket, and leather pants worn by Rakim

    Designed by
    Dapper Dan, American, born 1945
    Manufactured by
    Scala, founded 1921
    Worn by
    Griffin, William Michael, Jr., American, born 1968
    Medium
    Hat: wool felt, grosgrain ribbon, feathers, and synthetic fiber
    Jacket: leather, nylon cloth, and plastic zipper
    Pants: leather, polyester fleece, and plastic closures
    Dimensions
    H x W x D (2016.10.1-.3 (on form)): 69 × 29 × 15 in. (175.3 × 73.7 × 38.1 cm)
    H x W x D (2016.10.2-.3 (on form)): 61 1/2 × 29 × 15 in. (156.2 × 73.7 × 38.1 cm)
    Type
    ensembles (costume)
    Place made
    Harlem, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    2006
    Description
    An ensemble featuring a brown felt homburg hat (.1) by Scala and a brown leather jacket (.2) and pants (.3) designed by Dapper Dan for Rakim, and worn by Rakim at the 2006 VH1 Hip Hop Honors event.
    Topic
    African American
    Clothing and dress
    Fashion
    Hip hop (Music)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Rakim
    Object number
    2016.10.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
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    Classification
    Clothing-Fashion
    Data Source
    National Museum of African American History and Culture
  • Sneakers worn by Julius

    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
    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)
    Type
    sneakers
    Date
    ca. 1981
    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].
    Topic
    African American
    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
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    Classification
    Clothing-Historical
    Tools and Equipment-Sports and Recreational
    Data Source
    National Museum of African American History and Culture

  • Sneakers worn by Julius "Dr. J" Erving

    Manufactured by
    Converse, American, founded 1908
    Worn by
    Julius Erving, American, born 1950
    Subject of
    Philadelphia 76ers, American, founded 1963
    Medium
    leather, rubber and cloth
    Dimensions
    H x W (2015.115.1a left): 6 7/8 × 4 7/16 in. (17.5 × 11.3 cm)
    H x W (215.115.1b right): 6 7/8 × 4 7/16 in. (17.5 × 11.3 cm)
    Type
    sneakers
    Date
    ca. 1981
    Description
    A pair of white and red Converse sneakers worn 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].
    Topic
    African American
    Athletes
    Basketball
    Clothing and dress
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2015.115.2ab
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
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    Classification
    Clothing-Historical
    Tools and Equipment-Sports and Recreational
    Data Source
    National Museum of African American History and Culture

  • Ku Klux Klan robe and hood worn by Phineas Miller Wilds

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Worn by
    Wilds, Phineas Miller, American, 1850 - 1930
    Used by
    Ku Klux Klan, 2nd, American, 1915 - 1944
    Owned by
    Rousseau, Richard M., American
    Medium
    synthetic fiber with rayon
    Type
    ensembles (costume)
    Place used
    Fernandina Beach, Nassau County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    1915-1930
    Description
    An ensemble comprised of a red Ku Klux Klan (KKK) robe and hood.
    Topic
    African American
    American South
    Clothing and dress
    Fraternal organizations
    Men
    United States--History--1865-1921
    United States--History--1919-1933
    United States--History--1933-1945
    White supremacy movements
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Wilds Family Descendants of Nassau County, Florida
    Object number
    2011.144.1
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
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    Classification
    Clothing-Historical
    Data Source
    National Museum of African American History and Culture
  • Suit worn by Dr. Jamal Harrison Bryant to a protest in Ferguson, Missouri

    Suit worn by Dr. Jamal Harrison Bryant to a protest in Ferguson, Missouri

    Manufactured by
    J. Crew, American, founded 1983
    Worn by
    Dr. Bryant, Jamal Harrison, American, born 1971
    Subject of
    Brown, Michael Jr., 1996 - 2014
    Medium
    .1: wool cloth, rayon and polyester blend cloth, and plastic buttons;
    .2: wool cloth, rayon cloth, plastic and metal fasteners
    Dimensions
    H x W x D (.1 flat): 32 3/4 × 26 3/4 × 1/4 in. (83.2 × 67.9 × 0.6 cm)
    H x W x D (.2 flat): 42 1/4 × 19 1/2 × 3/4 in. (107.3 × 49.5 × 1.9 cm)
    Type
    blazers
    trousers
    Place used
    Ferguson, Saint Louis County, Missouri, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    October 13, 2014
    Description
    This suit consists of a jacket (.1) and pants (.2) worn by Dr. Jamal Harrison Bryant to a protest in Ferguson, Missouri. The jacket (.1) is a black wool single-breasted blazer with a notched lapel and full-length straight sleeves. It closes at the center front with two (2) round black plastic buttons. There are two (2) inset pockets with straight flap tops, one at each front side waist, and one (1) welt pocket at the proper left breast. Four (4) round black plastic decorative buttons are sewn at sleeve cuff. There is a single vent at the back. The body of the jacket is fully lined in a black rayon and polyester blend fabric, while the sleeves are lined in a white and gray pinstripe rayon and polyester blend fabric. There are two (2) welt pockets, one at each interior breast, with one (1) welt pen pocket below the proper left breast pocket and above the one (1) welt pocket at the interior proper left waist. A manufacturer's label is sewn at the interior proper right front below the breast pocket, with one (1) spare button also sewn below the breast pocket. The wool manufacturer's label is sewn at the interior proper left front above the waist pocket, with a fiber content, style, and care tag sewn inside the interior proper left breast pocket. A hanger loop is sewn at the interior center back neck.
    The black wool pants (.2) have straight full-length legs and close at the center front waist with a black metal zipper, one (1) round black plastic button around a tab, and one (1) flat metal hook-and-eye. The front closure is hidden by a placket. Six (6) self-fabric belt loops are sewn around the waistband. There are two (2) inset pockets, one at each front side waist, and two (2) welt pockets, one at each back side below the waist. Each back pocket closes with one (1) round black plastic button. The pockets and waistband are lined in a black twill stripe rayon fabric. A manufacturer's label is sewn at the interior proper right back waist, with a fiber content, style, and care tag sewn at the interior proper right front closure seam.
    Topic
    African American
    Activism
    Clothing and dress
    Politics (Practical)
    Race relations
    Religious groups
    Resistance
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Pastor Jamal H. Bryant
    Object number
    2015.180.1.1-.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
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    Classification
    Clothing-Historical
    Data Source
    National Museum of African American History and Culture

  • Green military flight suit worn by Jesse E. Wrice Jr.

    Manufactured by
    Equa Industries, Inc.
    Worn by
    Lieutenant Colonel Wrice, Jesse E. Jr., American
    Subject of
    United States Marine Corps, American, founded 1775
    Medium
    a: synthetic fiber, Velcro (TM), and metal;
    b: ink on leather and Velcro (TM);
    c: synthetic fiber, thread, and Velcro (TM)
    Dimensions
    H x W x D ((a) on form): 57 1/2 × 25 × 16 in. (146.1 × 63.5 × 40.6 cm)
    H x W ((a) flat): 59 × 20 1/2 in. (149.9 × 52.1 cm)
    H x W x D (b): 4 × 2 × 1/8 in. (10.2 × 5.1 × 0.3 cm)
    H x W x D (c): 3 7/8 × 3 7/8 × 1/8 in. (9.8 × 9.8 × 0.3 cm)
    Type
    coveralls
    military uniforms
    insignias
    Date
    1984-1997
    Description
    A green military flight suit (a) worn by Jesse E. Wrice Jr. as a US Marine Corps naval aviator captain with two Velcro patches (b,c). The sage green jump suit has a rounded collar, full-length sleeves and ankle-length legs, and is made from the synthetic fabric aramid. The jump suit closes at the center front with a sage green zipper that reaches from the front crotch to the neck, with two pulls so it can be zipped or unzipped from either direction. The zipper pull tab is sage green aramid. A self-fabric waistband is covered in the back with an additional length of fabric and attaches with Velcro™ at each front side of the waist for an adjustable fit. The sleeve cuffs have adjustable Velcro™ closures. The legs of the jump suit taper to the ankle, with a ten (10) inch concealed zipper on each front ankle. The back of the jump suit has two deep pleats, one at each back shoulder just inside the armhole seam. There are eight (8) exterior pockets on the jump suit: one (1) inset pocket on the left front side chest and one (1) inset pocket on the right front side chest, both with concealed diagonal zipper closures; one (1) patch pocket on the proper left arm just above the elbow with a concealed zipper closure on the proper right side; one small (1) pocket attached to the outside of the left arm patch pocket with a top flap Velcro™ closure and stitched borders for holding writing implements; one (1) patch pocket on the front proper right knee with a concealed zipper top closure; one (1) patch pocket on the front proper left knee with a concealed zipper proper right side closure; one (1) cargo pocket on the exterior of the left leg above the ankle, and one (1) cargo pocket on the exterior of the right leg above the ankle, both with concealed zipper top closures. Also on the proper left knee is a knife pocket with a snap closure. A length of thin white cord is wound around the snap closure of the knife pocket. The flight suit is not lined. There is a self-fabric hanger loop at the interior center back neck. Beneath the hanger loop is a manufacturer's tag with size, style, fiber content, and care instructions typed on it.
    A black leather identifying badge (b) is attached with Velcro to the proper left breast of the jump suit. Stamped in silver ink on the leather is the insignia for US naval aviators above the text "J. E. WRICE, JR. / CAPT USMC".
    A round squadron patch (c) is attached with Velcro to the proper right breast of the jump suit. The patch is made from the green aramid fabric used for the jump suit, with a rayon embroidered design featuring a hammerhead shark jumping out of the ocean and around a helicopter. Text above the picture reads "HMH-366" and text below it reads "HAMMERHEADS".
    Topic
    African American
    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
    2015.201.3a-c
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
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    Classification
    Clothing-Historical
    Awards and Medals
    Data Source
    National Museum of African American History and Culture

  • Grey jacket with skull patches worn by Big Boi of Outkast

    Manufactured by
    Schott N.Y.C., American, founded 1913
    Worn by
    Big Boi, American, born 1975
    Subject of
    Outkast, American, founded 1992
    Medium
    a: wool, synthetic fiber, synthetic thread patches, and plastic buttons;
    b,c: metal
    Dimensions
    H x W x D (On form): 34 × 24 × 15 in. (86.4 × 61 × 38.1 cm)
    H x W x D (b, c (each)): 4 × 1 × 1/2 in. (10.2 × 2.5 × 1.3 cm)
    Type
    jackets
    Date
    1992-2015
    Description
    A gray wool double-breasted coat with skull patches and star pins worn by Big Boi of Outkast. The coat has a notched lapel, a single center back vent, and full-length straight sleeves without cuffs. The jacket can be closed left over right or right over left, with buttonholes and buttons on both sides of the center front. Each side closes with five (5) large gray round plastic buttons impressed with an anchor design, making ten (10) buttons total. The topmost button on each side is under the folded lapel, with a slightly wider gap between it and the second topmost button. There is an inset pocket at each front side waist lined in cream cotton flannel. A small white skull and crossbones patch outlined in black is sewn at the upper portion of each sleeve just below the shoulder seam. A large white skull and crossbones patch outlined in black is sewn across the center back just below the shoulders. Two pins (b,c) of four (4) silver five-pointed stars each are attached with two butterfly pinbacks to each side of the folded collar, though one of the pinbacks for the proper right pin (c) is missing.
    The interior is lined with black synthetic fabric that is quilted in a crosshatch pattern. A welt pocket with the welt made from the gray wool is sewn into each interior front side chest. The pockets are lined in cream cotton flannel. Three manufacturer's labels are sewn at the interior center back neck, with the centermost being largest. It is white with black embroidered text reading "U. S. 740 N / PEA JACKET / NAME__________ / __________ / MFG. BY SCHOTT N.Y.C." A small care tag is sewn on the left seam and a size and place of manufacture tag is sewn on the right seam of the center tag. An additional tag is sewn at the interior proper right side seam waist noting the coat was made in the United States.
    Topic
    African American
    Clothing and dress
    Fashion
    Hip hop (Music)
    Men
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Antwan Patton
    Object number
    2016.121.1a-c
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
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    Classification
    Clothing-Fashion
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    National Museum of African American History and Culture
  • Costume worn by Mikayla Amin for performance in response to Freddie Gray

    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
    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)
    Type
    leggings
    T-shirts
    Place used
    Baltimore, Maryland, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    June 14, 2015
    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.
    Topic
    African American
    Activism
    Clothing and dress
    Costume
    Justice
    Local and regional
    Modern dance
    Resistance
    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
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    Classification
    Clothing-Costume
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    National Museum of African American History and Culture
  • Costume worn by Khalilah Amin for performance in response to Freddie Gray

    Costume worn by Khalilah Amin for performance in response to Freddie Gray

    Manufactured by
    Revolution Dancewear, American, founded 1996
    Worn by
    Amin, Khalilah, American, born 1999
    Subject of
    Studio A Modeling, Etiquette, and Dance Academy, American, founded 2002
    Gray, Freddie, American, 1990 - 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): 26 1/4 × 23 1/2 × 2 1/4 in. (66.7 × 59.7 × 5.7 cm)
    H x W x D (.2 flat): 32 × 14 1/4 × 5/8 in. (81.3 × 36.2 × 1.6 cm)
    Type
    leggings
    T-shirts
    Place used
    Baltimore, Maryland, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    June 14, 2015
    Description
    This dance costume consists of a dark teal hooded tunic shirt (.1) and a pair of silver leggings (.2) worn by Khalilah 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 both legs 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.
    Topic
    African American
    Activism
    Clothing and dress
    Costume
    Justice
    Local and regional
    Modern dance
    Resistance
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Khalilah Amin and Sabrina Harrison
    Object number
    2016.132.1-.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
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    Classification
    Clothing-Costume
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    National Museum of African American History and Culture

  • Plastic headcover with black plastic case from Mae's Millinery Shop

    Manufactured by
    Unidentified
    Owned by
    Reeves, Mae, American, 1912 - 2016
    Subject of
    Mae's Millinery Shop, American, 1941 - 1994
    Medium
    a: plastic and metal;
    b: plastic and metal
    Dimensions
    H x W (a): 3 × 2 3/4 in. (7.6 × 7 cm)
    H x W x D (b): 2 1/16 × 2 1/8 × 3/4 in. (5.2 × 5.4 × 1.9 cm)
    Type
    headgear
    Place collected
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    1941-1994
    Description
    Plastic head covering (a) folded and placed in to black plastic case (b) from Mae's Millinery Shop. The head covering a handle on it so it can be pulled from the case. The black case has a floral design on the front of the flap in pink, blue, and silver. The case closes with one (1) metal snap.
    Topic
    African American
    Business
    Clothing and dress
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Donna Limerick
    Object number
    2016.48.109ab
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
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    Collection title
    Mae's Millinery Shop Collection
    Classification
    Clothing-Historical
    Data Source
    National Museum of African American History and Culture

  • Gold turban style hat with large bird pin from Mae's Millinery Shop

    Designed by
    Reeves, Mae, American, 1912 - 2016
    Subject of
    Mae's Millinery Shop, American, 1941 - 1994
    Medium
    hat: synthetic fiber and lace;
    pin: metal and rhinestones
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 7 1/4 x 8 1/2 x 7 3/4 in. (18.4 x 21.6 x 19.7 cm)
    Type
    hats
    Place collected
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    1941-1994
    Description
    A gold turban style hat (a) with a gold bird pin (b) designed by Mae Reeves. The hat is round with no brim and angles slightly upward at the center front. It is made from gold metallic fabric that is gathered and draped to resemble a turban. The interior is lined in gold net lace. A white fabric label with black printed text is adhered at the interior center back that reads "Mae Reeves / OF / PHILADELPHIA".
    The pin (b) is attached to the center front of the hat. It is a gold metal peacock with silver and green rhinestone decorations.
    Topic
    African American
    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
    2016.48.20ab
    Restrictions & Rights
    No known copyright restrictions
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    Collection title
    Mae's Millinery Shop Collection
    Classification
    Clothing-Fashion
    Data Source
    National Museum of African American History and Culture

  • Circular black hat with pearl pin decoration from Mae's Millinery Shop

    Designed by
    Reeves, Mae, American, 1912 - 2016
    Subject of
    Mae's Millinery Shop, American, 1941 - 1994
    Medium
    hat: cord and ribbon;
    pin: plastic and metal
    Dimensions
    H x W x D (ab): 9 1/2 × 16 × 14 in. (24.1 × 40.6 × 35.6 cm)
    Type
    hatpins
    hats
    Place collected
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    1941-1994
    Description
    Black circular hat (a) designed by Mae Reeves with faux pearl hat pin (b) on front brim for decoration. The hat is saucer shaped and made from black cording sewn together. The interior of the opening is lined in black grosgrain ribbon. A white tag with black text sewn to the lining at the back reads "Mae Reeves / OF / PHILADELPHIA".
    The hat pin has four (4) faux pearl beads in different shapes (oval, teardrop, and spherical) attached at the top of a metal pin.
    Topic
    African American
    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
    2016.48.24ab
    Restrictions & Rights
    No known copyright restrictions
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    Collection title
    Mae's Millinery Shop Collection
    Classification
    Clothing-Fashion
    Data Source
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  • Dark tan felt hat with gold pin from Mae's Millinery Shop

    Attributed to
    Reeves, Mae, American, 1912 - 2016
    Subject of
    Mae's Millinery Shop, American, 1941 - 1994
    Medium
    hat: felt;
    pin: metal
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 10 x 10 x 7 1/4 in. (25.4 x 25.4 x 18.4 cm)
    Type
    hats
    Place made
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    1941-1994
    Description
    Dark tan felt hat that resembles a beret with a peaked front attributed to Mae Reeves. The wool felt is shaped with a wide, tall front and no back. Dark brown grosgrain ribbon trims the interior opening. There are no labels, though a seam in the ribbon indicates the center back of the hat.
    A gold pin (b) is attached at the proper left front for decoration. The pin consists of a column of seven (7) spheres in progressive sizes featuring decorative openwork.
    Topic
    African American
    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
    2016.48.29ab
    Restrictions & Rights
    No known copyright restrictions
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    Collection title
    Mae's Millinery Shop Collection
    Classification
    Clothing-Fashion
    Data Source
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  • Pair of elbow-length leather gloves and bag from Mae's Millinery Shop

    Manufactured by
    Wear-Right Gloves
    Aris Gloves, Inc., American, 1921 - 1921
    Owned by
    Reeves, Mae, American, 1912 - 2016
    Subject of
    Mae's Millinery Shop, American, 1941 - 1994
    Medium
    a, b: leather;
    c: plastic
    Dimensions
    H x W x D (a): 19 x 4 x 1/4 in. (48.3 x 10.2 x 0.6 cm)
    H x W x D (b): 19 3/4 x 5 1/4 x 1/4 in. (50.2 x 13.3 x 0.6 cm)
    H x W x D (c): 17 5/8 x 5 1/2 x 1/16 in. (44.8 x 14 x 0.2 cm)
    Type
    gloves
    bags (containers)
    Place collected
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    1941-1994
    Description
    Pair of elbow-length white leather gloves (a,b) from Mae's Millinery Shop. A blue stamp for the manufacturer Wear-Right is at the interior left glove near the opening.
    The plastic bag (c) is clear and has red type that reads "to flatter and slenderize your hands / finest, lightest weight gloves / ARIS / MADE IN ITALY".
    Topic
    African American
    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
    2016.48.48.9abc
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
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    Mae's Millinery Shop Collection
    Classification
    Clothing-Fashion
    Data Source
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  • Pink turban style hat and scarf from Mae's Millinery Shop

    Pink turban style hat and scarf from Mae's Millinery Shop

    Designed by
    Reeves, Mae, American, 1912 - 2016
    Worn by
    Reeves, Mae, American, 1912 - 2016
    Subject of
    Mae's Millinery Shop, American, 1941 - 1994
    Medium
    Hat: satin, faille, metal, and rhinestones;
    Scarf: satin
    Dimensions
    H x W x D (.1): 4 1/2 × 6 3/4 × 8 in. (11.4 × 17.1 × 20.3 cm)
    L x W (.2 flat): 44 × 10 3/4 in. (111.8 × 27.3 cm)
    Type
    scarves (costume accessories)
    hats
    Place collected
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    1941-1994
    Description
    Pink turban style hat with jeweled decoration (.1) designed by Mae Reeves with coordinating pink scarf (.2). The hat (.1) is made from a stiff material faced in three shades of pink satin fabric, the darker shades forming the top and upper sides, with a lighter shade on the bottom sides. The fabric is draped and sewn to resemble the folds of a turban. The bottom of the hat is not straight, the sides are longer than the center front and center back. A rhinestone and metal floral design accessory in pink and red is hand sewn to the center front of the hat. The interior is lined with pale peach faille, with a band of red grosgrain ribbon trimming the interior opening. A white fabric label with black printed text is adhered to the interior center back that reads "Mae Reeves / OF / PHILADELPHIA".
    The scarf (.2) is made from a length of dark pink satin. The selvedges form the long sides, with the short sides cut and the fabric unraveled to make short, tight fringe. There are no labels.
    Topic
    African American
    Business
    Clothing and dress
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Donna Limerick
    Object number
    2016.48.7.1-.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
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    Mae's Millinery Shop Collection
    Classification
    Clothing-Fashion
    Data Source
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  • Grey sweat shirt and pants worn by Albert Woodfox while incarcerated

    Grey sweat shirt and pants worn by Albert Woodfox while incarcerated

    Manufactured by
    Gildan Activewear Inc., Canadian, founded 1984
    Russell Athletics, American, founded 1902
    Worn by
    Woodfox, Albert, American, born 1947
    Subject of
    David Wade Correctional Center, American, founded 1980
    Medium
    shirt: cotton and polyester blend cloth;
    pants: cotton and polyester blend cloth, cord
    Dimensions
    H x W (.1 flat): 37 3/8 × 26 in. (94.9 × 66 cm)
    H x W (.2 flat): 43 × 22 in. (109.2 × 55.9 cm)
    Type
    sweat pants
    sweat shirts
    Place used
    Claiborne Parish, Louisiana, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    2010
    Caption
    Albert Woodfox is a former inmate of the Louisiana State Penitentiary, also known as the Angola Prison. Woodfox is one of the “The Angola Three”— a group comprised of three former prison inmates (Robert King, Albert Woodfox and Herman Wallace) who were put into solitary confinement in Louisiana State Penitentiary in April 1972 after the killing of a corrections officer. Woodfox is noted as the world’s longest serving person in solitary confinement, and was the last member of the Angola 3 to be released from prison.
    Woodfox was issued this grey sweat suit in 2010 when he was transferred to the David Wade Correctional Center in Claiborne Parish, Louisiana.
    On November 20, 2014, Woodfox had his conviction overturned by the US Court of Appeals, and in April 2015, his lawyer applied for an unconditional writ for his release. Albert Woodfox was released on February 19, 2016, after 43 years of solitary confinement. Since his release, Woodfox has been the subject of documentary films, interviews and essays and has traveled the globe to tell his story.
    Description
    Grey sweat shirt (.1) and sweat pants (.2) worn by Albert Woodfox while incarcerated at David Wade Correctional Center.
    The sweat shirt (.1) is made from grey polyester and cotton blend knit fabric. It has a ribbed crew neck, full-length sleeves with fitted ribbed cuffs, and the waistband is finished with a ribbed edge. The text "WOODFOX, A / 072148" in stencil lettering is stamped in burnt orange ink across the back shoulders. Two (2) white fabric labels with blue, red, and black printed text are sewn at the interior center back neck containing the manufacturer logo, size, fiber content, care, and style information.
    The sweat pants (.2) are made from grey polyester and cotton blend knit fabric. The are ankle length with tapered legs. The waist band is cinched with a white nylon braided cord at the interior front waist. There are two (2) inset pockets, one at each front side waist. The text "WOODFOX, A / 072148" in stencil lettering is stamped in burnt orange ink on each leg near the knee. A white fabric label with blue printed text is sewn at the interior center back waist seam with the logo for Russel Athletics at the top followed by size, fiber content, style, and care information below and on the reverse.
    Topic
    African American
    Activism
    Black power
    Clothing and dress
    Justice
    Prisons
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Albert Woodfox
    Object number
    2017.34.1-.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
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    Classification
    Clothing-Historical
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  • Teal blue dress and cropped jacket designed by Ann Lowe

    Designed by
    Lowe, Ann, American, 1898 - 1981
    Worn by
    Trevor, Florance Colgate Rumbough, American, 1927 - 2008
    Medium
    dress: silk satin, silk faille, gauze, buckram, and metal fasteners;
    jacket: silk satin, gauze, and metal fasteners
    Dimensions
    H x W (.1 flat): 49 1/2 × 23 in. (125.7 × 58.4 cm)
    H x W (.2 flat): 15 1/2 × 25 in. (39.4 × 63.5 cm)
    Type
    dresses
    jackets
    Date
    1950s
    Description
    Teal blue floral brocade dress (.1) and cropped jacket (.2) designed by Ann Lowe and worn by Florance Colgate Rumbough Trevor.
    The dress (.1) is made from a teal blue silk satin with an all-over brocaded medium-scale design of scattered flowers with leaves and stems in shades of pink, blue, copper, and green. The dress is strapless with a plunging V at the back of the fitted bodice. A self-fabric band is sewn across the front at the natural waist which continues down each proper side of the skirt to the hem. The skirt is nearly flat in the front but is heavily gathered into small pleats at the back. It has a slight train at the center back. Self-fabric pre-tied bows are sewn down the sides of the skirt on top of the self-fabric band, three (3) on each side. Two (2) of these bows are sewn at the center back bodice, one at the top edge and one at the waist. The dress closes at the center back bodice with a zipper and one (1) metal hook-and-eye at the top. Each of the bows snaps onto the proper left side on top of the closed zipper with one (1) metal snap each.
    The interior bodice of the dress is lined with blue silk faille. Boning is sewn between the facing and lining around the bodice. There is a thin band of elastic sewn across the front bodice outlining the breast cups. A wider band of elastic is sewn below the bust line that fastens at the center back with two (2) metal hook-and-eyes. A band of cream ribbon is sewn around the interior waist band that fastens at the center back with two (2) metal hook-and-eyes. Cream fabric hanger straps are sewn at each side of the bodice. There is a metal eye at each front side top edge above each breast, corresponding to a hook in the jacket (.2). The attached petticoat of the skirt is made from the blue silk faille and has a separate interior closure using one (1) metal snap and one (1) metal hook-and-eye, fastening inside underneath the outer zipper closure. The attached faille petticoat is lined in white buckram. The facing fabric of the skirt is lined in cream gauze that is slightly stiff, with this lining sewn into the seams with the facing fabric and separate from the inner petticoat. Circular metal weights covered in the facing fabric are sewn around the interior hem of the skirt. There are no labels in the dress.
    The cropped jacket (.2) is made from the same teal brocaded silk satin as the dress. The bottom of the jacket falls at the bust line and has a shawl collar with short sleeves. It closes at the center front below the bust using two (2) metal hook-and-eyes. A pre-tied self-fabric bow is sewn over the closure, fastening on the proper right with one (1) metal snap. The jacket is lined in the same cream gauze used to line the facing fabric of the skirt on the dress. Short straps made from the blue silk faille used to line the dress bodice with one (1) metal hook on the end are sewn at the front side, fastening to the eye sewn to the interior top edge of the dress bodice above each breast. The proper right strap of the jacket is missing. There are no labels in the jacket.
    Topic
    African American
    Clothing and dress
    Fashion
    Fashion design
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Estate of Florance Rumbough Trevor
    Object number
    2014.73.2.1-.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
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    Classification
    Clothing-Fashion
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