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Glossy color concert poster for Labelle at the Metropolitan Opera House
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Subject of
- Labelle, American, founded 1962
- Date
- 1974
- Medium
- paper (fiber product)
- Dimensions
- H x W: 29 1/8 × 23 in. (74 × 58.4 cm)
- Description
- A glossy color poster of a concert Labelle performed at the Metropolitan Opera House. The top two-thirds of the poster is the color image of Labelle's album cover Nightbird, which depicts deliberately blurred images (to show movement) of Patti LaBelle wearing green, Nona Hendryx wearing yellow, and Sarah Dash wearing orange, set against a black background. The figures vary in size. The text on top of the color portion of the poster reads, along the top border, in orange print: "LABELLE/NIGHTBIRDS" and at the center left border, in orange print, at an angle: "LADY MARMALADE / SOMEBODY SOMEWHERE / ARE YOU LONELY? / IT TOOK A LONG TIME / DON'T BRING ME DOWN" and "WHAT CAN I DO FOR YOU? / NIGHTBIRD / SPACE CHILDREN / ALL GIRL BAND / YOU TURN ME ON." The bottom one-third of the poster is white with black centered type, and reads: "LABELLE AT THE MET. / Labelle In Concert at the Metropolitan Opera House, Sunday, October 6, 8PM / Tickets: $10, 7.50, 7.25, 7, 6.25, 4.50. / Available now at the Metropolitan Opera box office, / Lincoln Center, Broadway at 65th Street, / and at Ticketron outlets. NO MAIL ORDERS. / For information call 541-7290 / WEAR SOMETHING SILVER".
- Place used
- Metropolitan Opera House, New York City, Manhattan County, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Type
- posters
- Topic
- Disco (Music)
- Funk (Music)
- Rhythm and blues (Music)
- Rock and roll (Music)
- Singers (Musicians)
- Soul (Music)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Nona Hendryx of Labelle
- Object number
- 2014.246.1
- Restrictions & Rights
- Unknown - Restrictions Possible
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The Wiz (The Super Soul Musical "Wonderful Wizard Of Oz")
- Published by
- Atlantic Records, American, founded 1947
- Directed by
- Holder, Geoffrey, Trinidadian American, 1930 - 2014
- Recorded by
- Haynes, Tiger, American, 1914 - 1994
- Ross, Ted, American, 1934 - 2002
- Battle, Hinton, German-American, born 1956
- Mills, Stephanie, American, born 1957
- De Shields, André, American, born 1946
- Taylor, Clarice, American, 1917 - 2011
- Thomas, Tasha, American, 1950 - 1984
- King, Mabel, American, 1932 - 1999
- Bridgewater, Dee Dee, American, born 1950
- Illustrated by
- Glaser, Milton, American, born 1929
- Composed by
- Wheeler, Harold, American, born 1943
- Written by
- Brown, William F., American, born 1928
- Date
- 1975
- Medium
- (2018.6a) vinyl with ink on paper;
- (2018.6bc) ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (a. LP): 11 7/8 × 11 7/8 in. (30.2 × 30.2 cm)
- H x W (b. Jacket): 12 3/8 × 12 5/16 in. (31.4 × 31.3 cm)
- H x W (c. Sleeve): 11 15/16 × 12 1/8 in. (30.3 × 30.8 cm)
- Description
- LP (a), jacket (b), and sleeve (c) of the original cast recording of The Wiz. The LP has a green, white, and red label on the front and back that begins with the logo for Atlantic Records, [A / Atlantic / SD 18137]. The red section has a list of songs that play on each side of the record. In the white line in center of the label, the front of the LP reads, [STERIO ONE] while the back reads, [STEREO TWO].
- The jacket features an image of a woman standing with black and multicolor hair. One of her legs is bent forward and the other blends into the background of a flowing gown. The title of the record is printed in large, black, bold letters in the top left, [THE WIZ / THE SUPER / SOUL MUSICAL "WONDERFUL / WIZARD OF OZ"]. The title continues on the top right, [ORIGINAL CAST ALBUM / WINNER 7 TONY AWARDS / INCLUDING "BEST MUSICAL" CONTAINS "EASE ON DOWN THE ROAD"]. The Atlantic Records logo is on the bottom right and a copyright on the bottom left that reads, [© Copyright The Wiz Company]. The back of the jacket has all the information about the LP including the actors, producers, musicians, etc. A large stamp on the top right in gold ink reads, [Promotional Copy / NOT FOR SALE]. At the bottom is a large photographic image of the four main actors in The Wiz, Hinton Battle as the Scarecrow, Stephanie Mills as Dorothy, Ted Ross as the Lion, and Tiger Haynes as the Tin Man.
- The sleeve is white with black text. In large bold font at the top of the front and back reads [THE WIZ]. On the left front of the sleeve are the names and singers of each song. The right has information on musicians, background voices, chorus, and where it was recorded. The back of the sleeve has a four column description of how The Wiz came to be made, and the full story of The Wiz by act written by William F. Brown.
- Place made
- New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Media Arts-Audio Recordings
- Movement
- BAM (Black Arts Movement 1965-1976)
- Type
- record covers
- long-playing records
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Gregory and Helynsia Brown
- Object number
- 2018.6abc
- Restrictions & Rights
- © The Wiz Company. Permission required for use.
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An Evening With Diana Ross
- Recorded by
- Ross, Diana, American, born 1944
- Distributed by
- Motown Record Corporation, American, founded 1959
- Owned by
- Ginger Smock, American, 1920 - 1995
- Date
- 1977
- Medium
- vinyl, ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (album jacket): 12 5/16 × 12 5/16 in. (31.3 × 31.3 cm)
- Diameter (record): 12 in. (30.5 cm)
- Diameter (record): 12 in. (30.5 cm)
- Description
- A twelve-inch 33 1/3 rpm LP recording of the album "An Evening with Diana Ross" recorded by Diana Ross. The picture on the front of the cover is a close up image of Diana Ross singing.
- Classification
- Media Arts-Audio Recordings
- Type
- record covers
- long-playing records
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Lydia Samuel Bennett
- Object number
- 2016.161.3.4abc
- Restrictions & Rights
- © 1977 Motown Record Corporartion. Permission required for use.
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Poster advertising a Last Poets performance
- Printed by
- Unidentified
- Subject of
- The Last Poets, American, founded 1968
- 35th Street Gang, American, active 1970s
- Third World Connection, American, active 1970s
- Owned by
- El-Hadi, Suliaman, American, 1936 - 1995
- Date
- 1970s
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 28 3/8 × 22 1/2 in. (72.1 × 57.2 cm)
- Description
- Tan poster with blue type advertising a performance by The Last Poets, in addition to The Third World Connection, The 35th Street Gang, and special guest speaker Hajj Muhammad. The performance is advertised as taking place at the Norfolk Scope Exhibition Hall. The poster include a collage of instruments, people, and other illustrations.
- Place depicted
- Norfolk, Virginia, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Advertisements
- Type
- posters
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Qaddafi El-Hadi in memory of Suliaman El-Hadi
- Object number
- 2014.40.7
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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RCA connector cord used as part of DJ setup
- Date
- 1970s
- Medium
- wire with rubber , plastic and metal
- Dimensions
- H x W x D (2014.126.2.1 (coiled)): 1/2 × 5 × 5 in. (1.3 × 12.7 × 12.7 cm)
- H x W x D (2014.126.2.1 (uncoiled)): 1/2 × 37 × 1 in. (1.3 × 94 × 2.5 cm)
- H x W x D (2014.126.2.2 (coiled)): 1/2 × 5 × 5 in. (1.3 × 12.7 × 12.7 cm)
- H x W x D (2014.126.2.2 (uncoiled)): 1/2 × 37 × 1 in. (1.3 × 94 × 2.5 cm)
- H x W x D (2014.126.2.3 (coiled)): 1 1/2 × 6 1/2 × 6 5/8 in. (3.8 × 16.5 × 16.8 cm)
- H x W x D (2014.126.2.3 (uncoiled)): 1/2 × 121 3/4 × 1 in. (1.3 × 309.2 × 2.5 cm)
- Description
- Three RCA Connector Cords.
- 2014.126.2.1: A RCA connector cord/cable. The cord has a gray rubber covering that splits into two separate cords towards each end, each covered in rubber covering individually. The cord has two "bullet plug" style plugs (hollow center conductor and the single pin point for the return signal) on each side of the plug, one with a yellow plastic coating, the other with a red.
- 2014.126.2.2: A RCA connector cord/cable. The cord has a gray rubber covering that splits into two separate cords towards each end, each covered in rubber covering individually. The cord has two "bullet plug" style plugs (hollow center conductor and the single pin point for the return signal) on each side of the plug, one with a yellow plastic coating, the other with a red.
- 2014.126.2.3: A RCA connector cord/cable. Cord has a gray rubber covering that splits into two separate cords towards each end, each covered in rubber covering individually. The cord appears to have an additional rubber element attached at the place where the cord moves from one single cord to two separate cords, on both sides. The cord has two "bullet plug" style plugs (hollow center conductor and the single pin point for the return signal) on each side of the plug, one with a black plastic coating, the other with a red.
- Place purchased
- Brooklyn, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Tools and Equipment-Audiovisual
- Type
- audio equipment
- Topic
- Disco (Music)
- Hip hop (Music)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Frank Hiliuk
- Object number
- 2014.126.2.1-.3
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Clubman mixer used as part of a DJ setup
- Manufactured by
- Meteor Light & Sound Company, Inc., English, founded late 1960s
- Date
- 1970s
- On ViewCommunity/Third Floor, 3 051
- Exhibition
- Power of Place
- Medium
- metal on wood , rubber on wire
- Dimensions
- H x W x D (Overall (with cord coiled)): 7 × 10 5/16 × 21 1/4 in. (17.8 × 26.2 × 54 cm)
- H x W x D (Overall (with cord uncoiled)): 7 × 10 5/16 × 82 7/8 in. (17.8 × 26.2 × 210.5 cm)
- H x W x D (Just box (excluding cord)): 7 × 10 5/16 × 13 1/2 in. (17.8 × 26.2 × 34.3 cm)
- H x W x D (Just cord (outstretched)): 1/2 × 70 × 3/4 in. (1.3 × 177.8 × 1.9 cm)
- Description
- A Meteor Light & Sound brand Clubman one-one mixer. The body has wooden sides, slanting down towards the front, medium brown in color, with screws holding it to the body of the machine. There is one screw in each corner, on each side. The front and back sides of the mixer are metal, black in color. The front side is shorter (approx. 2 3/4 in. in height) and the back side is taller (approx. 7 in. in height), so the top face of the machine is slanted down towards the front. The top facade contains the main switchboard which is black metal with silver type and outlines. The title at the top of the main switchboard reads: [CLUBMAN one-one] on the left and [meteor LIGHt &SOUnD] on the right. There are three columns on the top defined by a silver boarder. The boarder has rectangular rounded edges. The top left column has a small circular red light, labeled [POWER] below. Underneath the top left column, the bottom left contains a vertical sliding level, labeled [PHONES/LEVEL]. The middle column contains a switch, labeled [TALKOVER], with [IN] above and [OUT] below. Underneath, there is another vertical sliding level, labeled [MIC LEVEL]. At the bottom on the left, there are two circular inputs, labeled [PHONES] in the left column, and [MIC] in the middle column. The right column is twice as big as the two columns to the left. At the top there is a switch labeled, [LO-FILTER], with [IN] on the top and [OUT] on the bottom. Underneath, there are two vertical sliding levels below, labeled [TURNTABLES]. The label is centered between the two levels, with a number [2] to the left, and arrows pointing away from [TURNTABLES]. Underneath, there is a horizontal sliding level labeled: [CROSSFADER]. The label is centered with a number [2] on the left, and arrows pointing away from word [CROSSFADER]. At the bottom, there are two switches, both have [CUE] labeled above and [OUT] labeled below. The front facade has nothing on it. The back facade has white type at the center top, which reads: [CAUTION! / TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE BOTTOM / OR SIDE PANELS. THERE ARE NO USER-SERVICABLE / PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.]. Underneath the type, there are four sets of bullet plug inputs for RCA connector type cords. The two on the left are labeled above as: [INPUTS] with the far left labeled: [PHONO-1] and the right labeled: [PHONO-2]. The two on the right are labeled above as [OUTPUTS] with the left labeled: [A (1.5V)] and the far right labeled: [B (150MV)]. To the left of the plugs, another label reads: [L/R] and lines up with all four plugs, labeling top as [L] and bottom as [R]. Each plug has two large ports (one of top of each other) in the center, with four smaller ports in each corner surrounding the main two. To the right of the plugs, in white type, reads: [MODEL 111A / 105-125 VAC / 50-60 HZ / 3 WATTS MAX.]. At the bottom, in white type, aligned to the right, reads [METEOR LIGHT & SOUND CO. / SYOSSET. N.Y., USA]. Above that type is a black plastic knob. A brown cord is connected in the bottom right corner, above the type. The brown cord has a two-prong metal plug at the end. There is an inscription in the top right corner, etched by hand. The bottom is a silver metal square with four black plastic feet, at each corner.
- Place purchased
- Brooklyn, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Place made
- Long Island, Syosset, Nassau County, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Musical Instruments
- Tools and Equipment-Audiovisual
- Topic
- Disco (Music)
- Hip hop (Music)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Frank Hiliuk
- Object number
- 2014.126.1
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Feathered headdress from a costume worn by Nona Hendryx of Labelle
- Designed by
- Blakely, Dorian
- Worn by
- Hendryx, Nona, American, born 1944
- Subject of
- Labelle, American, founded 1962
- Date
- 1974
- Medium
- feather, satin, wood, metal, leather, and Velcro™
- Dimensions
- H x W x D (On form): 33 × 29 × 31 in. (83.8 × 73.7 × 78.7 cm)
- Description
- This headdress is part of a costume worn by Nona Hendryx of Labelle. The costume consists of a headdress (.1), a cape (.2), silver studded black leather collar, breast covers, and codpiece (.3a-d), wrist cuffs (.4ab), platform boots (.5ab), prop handcuffs (.6), and a prop riding crop (.7).
- The headdress (.1) consists of a fauxhawk with feathers and black leather side straps that fasten under the chin. The fauxhawk section is made of two pieces of hard material, probably wood, that is covered in black satin and decorated with convex silver rounded nail head metal studs on the exterior sides. Short black iridescent feathers, alternating with very long off-white feathers, are glued around the top edges of each hard side. The two sides are connected with a wide strip of black satin that is nailed and stapled along the bottom edge of each side. On the top area, pieces of wire connect to the inner sides of the hard pieces, allowing the sides to hinge outward slightly and to conform to the curve of the wearer's head. The top is filled with short black iridescent feathers. At the bottom outside edge of each hard side of the fauxhawk, two (2) straps of black leather are nailed. Each set of two straps is decorated with convex silver rounded nail head metal studs, and extends down the wearer's head so that one (1) strap goes in front of the ear and one (1) strap goes behind the ear. The two sets of straps fasten under the chin with a large metal snap. There are three (3) small silver grommets on the end of each strap that may have functioned as a lacing system for an additional tie closure.
- This costume is very similar to a costume worn by Hendryx during a performance at the Metropolitan Opera House on October 6, 1974.
- Place used
- Metropolitan Opera House, New York City, Manhattan County, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Clothing-Costume
- Type
- headdresses
- Topic
- Clothing and dress
- Costume
- Disco (Music)
- Funk (Music)
- Rhythm and blues (Music)
- Rock and roll (Music)
- Singers (Musicians)
- Soul (Music)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Nona Hendryx of Labelle
- Object number
- 2014.246.2.1
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Black cape from a costume worn by Nona Hendryx of Labelle
- Designed by
- Blakely, Dorian
- Worn by
- Hendryx, Nona, American, born 1944
- Subject of
- Labelle, American, founded 1962
- Date
- 1974
- Medium
- synthetic fiber, metal, batting, and wire
- Dimensions
- H x W x D (On form): 68 × 26 × 25 in. (172.7 × 66 × 63.5 cm)
- Description
- This cape is part of a costume worn by Nona Hendryx of Labelle. The costume consists of a headdress (.1), a cape (.2), silver studded black leather collar, breast covers, and codpiece (.3a-d), wrist cuffs (.4ab), platform boots (.5ab), prop handcuffs (.6), and a prop riding crop (.7).
- The floor-length cape (.2) is made of a black synthetic fabric with a shiny finish. The cape is open in the front, with no armholes, and closes with a silver metal zipper that runs from the upper edge of the bustline to the upper neck just below the chin. A tight-fitting hood, made from the same black material, is attached at the back neck. The collar and shoulders of the cape have attached padded decorations consisting of a wide collar made of two layers of the black material with batting between them that are quilted in undulating concentric lines. The sides of the bib are folded in an accordion fashion to create a wing-like structure on each shoulder. The edges of these wings contain stiff wire that is molded to the shape and sewn inside the outermost edge of the layers of black material. The seams of the quilted lines are obscured by lengths of small silver ball chain. Long lengths of the ball chain extend from the end of the shoulders with both ends attached, creating long loops in a concentric half-oval down the sides of the cape. The hem of the cape is padded and quilted with three (3) parallel lines, with the seams also covered in the silver ball chain.
- The interior of the cape is not lined. There are custom-made oversized shoulder pads to support the quilted collar and wings.
- This costume is very similar to a costume worn by Hendryx during a performance at the Metropolitan Opera House on October 6, 1974.
- Place used
- Metropolitan Opera House, New York City, Manhattan County, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Clothing-Costume
- Type
- capes (outerwear)
- Topic
- Clothing and dress
- Costume
- Disco (Music)
- Funk (Music)
- Rhythm and blues (Music)
- Rock and roll (Music)
- Singers (Musicians)
- Soul (Music)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Nona Hendryx of Labelle
- Object number
- 2014.246.2.2
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Platform boots from a costume worn by Nona Hendryx of Labelle
- Designed by
- Blakely, Dorian
- Worn by
- Hendryx, Nona, American, born 1944
- Subject of
- Labelle, American, founded 1962
- Date
- 1974
- Medium
- plastic, synthetic fiber, leather, metal, batting, and Velcro™
- Dimensions
- H x W x D (a): 19 × 9 1/4 × 3 3/4 in. (48.3 × 23.5 × 9.5 cm)
- H x W x D (b): 18 × 3 3/4 × 9 3/8 in. (45.7 × 9.5 × 23.8 cm)
- Description
- These boots are part of a costume worn by Nona Hendryx of Labelle. The costume consists of a headdress (.1), a cape (.2), silver studded black leather collar, breast covers, and codpiece (.3a-d), wrist cuffs (.4ab), platform boots (.5ab), prop handcuffs (.6), and a prop riding crop (.7).
- The two platform boots (.5ab) are both alike, made from modified open-toed ankle-strap platform heel shoes with customized uppers. The leg covers were permanently attached to the platform heel shoes, using small brads and larger flat-headed nails. The shoes have wooden platforms, black satin toe straps, and ankle straps. The ankle straps close at the outer ankle with a silver metal buckle. Black Velcro™ is nailed to each back side of the platform heel, with both sides of the Velcro™ stuck together and having an unclear purpose. Convex silver rounded metal nail head studs are nailed around all sides of the platform. The uppers of the foot and the leg covers are made from a single layer of black leather. An additional piece of black leather is wrapped around padding and sewn along the top edge to form a three-dimensional decorative element. The leather is decorated all over with convex silver rounded metal nail head studs. The covers close up the center back with a silver metal zipper. There are two (2) studs in the bottom of the right shoe (b), one on the back edge of the ball of the foot, the other on the outer edge of the heel. There is a stamp on the insole of the right shoe (b) that reads "Oran[ge?]" in white print.
- This costume is very similar to a costume worn by Hendryx during a performance at the Metropolitan Opera House on October 6, 1974.
- Place used
- Metropolitan Opera House, New York City, Manhattan County, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Clothing-Costume
- Type
- boots
- Topic
- Clothing and dress
- Costume
- Disco (Music)
- Funk (Music)
- Rhythm and blues (Music)
- Rock and roll (Music)
- Singers (Musicians)
- Soul (Music)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Nona Hendryx of Labelle
- Object number
- 2014.246.2.5ab
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Costume worn by Nona Hendryx of Labelle
- Designed by
- LeGaspi, Larry, American, 1950 - 2001
- Worn by
- Hendryx, Nona, American, born 1944
- Subject of
- Labelle, American, founded 1962
- Date
- 1975
- On ViewCulture/Fourth Floor, 4 053
- Exhibition
- Musical Crossroads
- Medium
- Skullcap: synthetic fiber and batting
- Bodysuit: synthetic fiber, metal zipper
- Vest: synthetic fiber, batting, metal, and elastic
- Boot Covers: synthetic fiber, batting, Velcro™, and elastic
- Dimensions
- H x W x D (Skullcap (flat)): 20 1/4 × 11 × 1 1/4 in. (51.4 × 27.9 × 3.2 cm)
- H x W x D (Skullcap (on form)): 20 1/2 × 9 × 9 1/2 in. (52.1 × 22.9 × 24.1 cm)
- H x W (Bodysuit (flat)): 55 1/2 × 29 in. (141 × 73.7 cm)
- H x W x D (Bodysuit (on form)): 54 1/2 × 18 × 11 in. (138.4 × 45.7 × 27.9 cm)
- H x W (Bodysuit (inseam)): 29 in. (73.7 cm)
- H x W x D (Vest (flat)): 55 × 28 1/2 × 1/2 in. (139.7 × 72.4 × 1.3 cm)
- H x W x D (Vest (on form)): 27 × 26 × 12 1/2 in. (68.6 × 66 × 31.8 cm)
- H x W x D (Boot cover (.a, left, flat)): 23 × 8 × 1 in. (58.4 × 20.3 × 2.5 cm)
- H x W x D (Boot cover (.b, right, flat)): 23 1/2 × 8 1/4 × 1 in. (59.7 × 21 × 2.5 cm)
- H x W x D (Boot cover (.a, left, on form)): 23 1/2 × 4 1/2 × 7 1/2 in. (59.7 × 11.4 × 19.1 cm)
- H x W x D (Boot cover (.b, right, on form)): 22 × 4 1/2 × 7 3/4 in. (55.9 × 11.4 × 19.7 cm)
- Description
- This costume was worn by Nona Hendryx of Labelle during a live performance on the television show "The Midnight Special" in 1975. The costume consists of a silver skullcap (.1), a silver unitard (.2), a silver overbodice (.3), and silver boot covers (.4ab).
- Skullcap, .1: The silver metallic skullcap is similar in style to an aviator's cap. It is made from two (2) layers of silver synthetic fiber that serve as the facing and the lining fabrics. The fabric is quilted in a series of parallel lines along the top of the cap from the forehead to the nape of the neck. The area covering the ears is not quilted and extends into two thinner strips, one on each side of the head, with rounded tops. The seams of the quilted sections are left exposed on the interior of the cap, but are finished with serge stitching.
- Unitard, .2: The silver metallic unitard has full-length sleeves and ankle-length legs, with a collarless crew neck. It is made from a silver stretch synthetic fiber. The unitard closes at the center back with a metal zipper that reaches from the lower back to the neck. There are additional zippers at each ankle and wrist. It is fully lined with an off-white stretch synthetic fabric.
- Overbodice, .3: Silver metallic overbodice garment worn over the bodysuit (.2). It is made from a silver metallic synthetic fiber used on the facing and the lining sides, quilted all over in parallel lines. The overbodice wraps around the wearer's chest and shoulders and secures with hook-and-eye fasteners in the front. When worn, the garment has a leaf-shaped front panel covering the stomach, wide shoulder wings that extend beyond the wearer's body, a v-shaped back panel that covers the spine, and a horizontal crescent-shaped panel that covers the wearer's buttocks. The bottom center of the crescent-shaped back panel is sewn to a wide band of elastic, attaching the back panel to the bottom tip of the leaf-shaped front stomach panel. The garment closes with metal hook-and-eye fasteners, one hook (1) at each side of the center front neck fastens to one (1) eye at the tip of the stomach panel, one (1) hook at each top outside edge of the back crescent-shaped panel wraps around to the front side and fastens to one (1) eye at each outside edge of the stomach panel. There is a thick metal rod, bent to form around the shoulder wing and keep it stiff, sewn inside the outermost quilted layer on the proper right side only; the proper left wing has no apparent interior support.
- Leg covers, .4ab: Two lower leg covers, both alike, made from silver metallic synthetic fabric. The fabric is quilted in three (3) parallel lines that run from top to bottom down the center front, surrounded by a series of quilted parallel lines oriented at an angle. The covers are angled with a longer tip at the center front on the top and bottom edges. Both are lined with the silver facing fabric, and close at the center back of the leg with Velcro sewn at the left and right outer edges of the reverse. A length of elastic tape woven with silver metallic and white thread is sewn on the reverse exterior bottom edge of each cover, with a large metal hook at the loose end that attaches to a metal eye sewn on the reverse interior bottom edge.
- Classification
- Clothing-Costume
- Topic
- Clothing and dress
- Costume
- Disco (Music)
- Funk (Music)
- Rhythm and blues (Music)
- Rock and roll (Music)
- Singers (Musicians)
- Soul (Music)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Nona Hendryx of Labelle
- Object number
- 2014.246.3.1-.4ab
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Grandmaster Flash - musician
- Photograph by
- Barboza, Anthony, American, born 1944
- Subject of
- Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five, American, 1978 - 1988
- Date
- 1984
- Medium
- silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (sheet): 14 × 11 in. (35.6 × 27.9 cm)
- H x W (image): 10 × 10 in. (25.4 × 25.4 cm)
- Description
- Black and white photograph of the music group Grandmaster Flash and The Furious Five. The portrait of the hip hop group features (from left to right) Raheim (born Guy Williams), Kidd Creole (born Nathaniel Glover), Grandmaster Flash (born Joseph Saddler), Cowboy (born Robert Keith Wiggins), Scorpio (born Eddie Morris), and Melle Mel (born Melvin Glover). Each group member wears a unique costume with leather and studs accents and boots with rhinestone appliques. They stand in front of a white background with graffiti patterns visible at the bottom of the backdrop. The image is bordered in a narrow black border on a white background. Below the image at the bottom is the title, date, and signature.
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Type
- gelatin silver prints
- portraits
- Topic
- Disco (Music)
- Funk (Music)
- Hip hop (Music)
- Musicians
- Photography
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2014.152.3
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Anthony Barboza
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Yellow headpiece from a costume worn by Nona Hendryx
- Designed by
- Kolodzie, Ronald, 1940 - 2010
- Worn by
- Hendryx, Nona, American, born 1944
- Date
- 1981-1982
- Medium
- synthetic fiber
- Dimensions
- H x W x D (On form): 36 × 12 1/2 × 10 in. (91.4 × 31.8 × 25.4 cm)
- H x W x D (Flat): 39 1/2 × 14 3/4 × 1 1/4 in. (100.3 × 37.5 × 3.2 cm)
- Description
- This hood-like headpiece is part of a costume was worn by Nona Hendryx in the music video for her solo single of "Love is Like an Itch in My Heart" in the early 1980s. The costume consists of a yellow hooded headpiece (.1), a yellow bodysuit with a wide black belt (.2ab), and gray jodhpurs with a black leather waistband (.3abc).
- The headpiece (.1) is made of yellow synthetic fabric edged in yellow knit around the neck and face openings. The fabric covers the head and neck and ties a the front under the chin with long thin ties made of the yellow knit fabric. It is not lined.
- Classification
- Clothing-Costume
- Type
- hoods (headgear)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Nona Hendryx of Labelle
- Object number
- 2014.246.4.1
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Portrait of Donna Summer
- Photograph by
- Mitchell, Jack, American, 1925 - 2013
- Subject of
- Summer, Donna, American, 1948 - 2012
- Date
- 1976
- Medium
- silver on photographic gelatin photographic paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 13 15/16 × 11 in. (35.4 × 27.9 cm)
- Description
- A black and white photograph of Donna Summer. She is featured facing the camera. She is wearing several necklaces with charms including two hearts and a cross and a sequined top. The back of the photograph has caption information, copyright information and the number [2340].
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Type
- gelatin silver prints
- portraits
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2016.83.11
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Jack Mitchell, All Rights Reserved
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Yellow bodysuit from a costume worn by Nona Hendryx
- Designed by
- Kolodzie, Ronald, 1940 - 2010
- Worn by
- Hendryx, Nona, American, born 1944
- Date
- 1981-1982
- Medium
- synthetic fiber, leather, metal, and batting
- Dimensions
- H x W x D ((a) on form): 28 1/4 × 34 × 10 1/2 in. (71.8 × 86.4 × 26.7 cm)
- H x W x D ((a) flat): 32 × 25 1/4 × 4 1/4 in. (81.3 × 64.1 × 10.8 cm)
- H x W x D ((b) on form): 3 × 8 × 8 1/2 in. (7.6 × 20.3 × 21.6 cm)
- H x W x D ((b) flat): 2 3/16 × 48 1/2 × 1/4 in. (5.6 × 123.2 × 0.6 cm)
- Description
- This costume was worn by Nona Hendryx in the music video for her solo single of "Love is Like an Itch in My Heart" in the early 1980s. The costume consists of a yellow hooded headpiece (.1), a yellow bodysuit with a wide black belt (.2ab), and gray jodhpurs with a black leather waistband (.3abc).
- Bodysuit (.a): The yellow bodysuit has high-cut leg openings, three-quarter length tapered sleeves, and a stand-up pointed collar. It is made of a yellow synthetic canvas fabric with quilted black leather shoulder pads that are decorated with convex silver rounded metal nail head studs. The front of the bodysuit is open, with the front sides joined together at the bottom of two long thin panels extending from each bottom front edge. These panels are sewn together and two metal snaps with painted yellow heads are attached at the end, which fasten to another long tail that extends from the bottom of the center back of the bodysuit. The leather panels on each shoulder are shaped with a diagonal line on the front and back, oriented from the collar to the bottom of the armhole, and a straight line following the seam line of the sleeve. The bodysuit is fully lined with black synthetic canvas fabric. This same fabric is used as backing for the leather shoulder pads. There is additional batting in the shoulders between the yellow facing and black lining fabrics. There are two (2) black leather belt loops, one at each side approximately two inches above the hem.
- b): The long black leather belt is two (2) inches wide and fastens with six (6) black metal snaps, in two rows of three, at each end. The belt is worn wrapped double around the bodysuit and fastened in the back, creating a obi-like appearance and a cinched waist silhouette.
- Classification
- Clothing-Costume
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Nona Hendryx of Labelle
- Object number
- 2014.246.4.2ab
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
-
Schematic drawing of stage requirements for The Jackson Five
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Subject of
- The Jackson 5, American, 1964 - 1975
- Date
- 1971
- Medium
- pigment on printing paper, plastic, pressure-sensitive tape
- Dimensions
- H x W (Paper): 6 1/4 × 8 1/2 in. (15.9 × 21.6 cm)
- H x W (Overall): 7 1/2 × 9 7/16 in. (19 × 24 cm)
- Description
- A photocopy of a hand drawn diagram for the Jackson Five's stage requirements. The diagram is in black pigment on white paper. It details a stage, barrier, drum riser, and stage wings with dimensions for all elements provided. The back of the diagram is blank. The paper is dye cut at the top with two holes and there are multiple small holes, likely from staples, on the upper left of the paper. The diagram is in a sealed laminate or clear adhesive sleeve. The plastic is larger than the diagram and the border on the back is covered in masking tape.
- Type
- plans (drawings)
- Topic
- Business
- Disco (Music)
- Popular music
- Rock and roll (Music)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2010.23.1b
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Gray jodhpur-style chaps worn by Nona Hendryx
- Designed by
- Kolodzie, Ronald, 1940 - 2010
- Worn by
- Hendryx, Nona, American, born 1944
- Date
- 1981-1982
- Medium
- synthetic fiber, leather, and metal
- Dimensions
- H x W x D ((abc) on form): 43 3/4 × 28 × 9 1/2 in. (111.1 × 71.1 × 24.1 cm)
- H x W ((ab) flat): 42 3/4 × 35 in. (108.6 × 88.9 cm)
- H x W x D ((c) flat): 1 × 28 1/4 × 1/4 in. (2.5 × 71.8 × 0.6 cm)
- Description
- This piece is part of a costume was worn by Nona Hendryx in the music video for her solo single of "Love is Like an Itch in My Heart" in the early 1980s. The costume consists of a yellow hooded headpiece (.1), a yellow bodysuit with a wide black belt (.2ab), and gray jodhpur-style chaps with a black leather waistband (.3abc).
- Chaps (.3abc): The silver jodhpur-style chaps are a modified construction with two separate legs (.a, .b). Each leg piece is wide at the thighs and tightly fitted from below the knee to the ankle. The black leather waist band (.c) attaches around the inner side of the legs only, with the outer side of the legs left loose to drape down on the outside of the thigh. The inner sides of the fronts and backs of the legs are not seamed together, leaving them open on the inner thigh. Four (4) fabric tabs, two (2) on each leg piece, attach the leg pieces to the belt. Each tab extends from the top of the inner edges of the fronts and backs of each leg piece. The tabs wrap around, and attach to, the waistband with convex silver round metal nail head studs. Nail head studs also are used to decorate the outside seam of each leg. The waist band closes at the center front with three black metal snaps. The legs are self lined with the silver stretch material.
- Classification
- Clothing-Costume
- Type
- chaps
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Nona Hendryx of Labelle
- Object number
- 2014.246.4.3abc
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
-
Prop handcuffs from a costume worn by Nona Hendryx of Labelle
- Designed by
- Blakely, Dorian
- Worn by
- Hendryx, Nona, American, born 1944
- Subject of
- Labelle, American, founded 1962
- Date
- 1974
- Medium
- metal and leather
- Dimensions
- H x W x D (On form): 7 3/4 × 4 3/4 × 2 in. (19.7 × 12.1 × 5.1 cm)
- H x W x D (Flat): 4 5/8 × 10 3/8 × 1 in. (11.7 × 26.4 × 2.5 cm)
- Description
- These prop handcuffs are part of a costume worn by Nona Hendryx of Labelle. The costume consists of a headdress (.1), a cape (.2), silver studded black leather collar, breast covers, and codpiece (.3a-d), wrist cuffs (.4ab), platform boots (.5ab), prop handcuffs (.6), and a prop riding crop (.7).
- The handcuffs (.6) attached at the proper left hip of the white long-sleeved ankle-length unitard. The handcuffs are standard silver stainless steel, with rotating arm holes hinged to a ratchet mechanism for adjustable fit. The cuffs are attached together with a short length of heavy metal chain. One (1) strip of black leather wraps over the chain. The leather is decorated with convex silver rounded metal nail head studs and is tacked together at the sides. Two (2) large metal hooks are attached to the inside of the leather wrap, so that the cuffs dangle down from the leather wrap when they are hooked to the unitard.
- This costume is very similar to a costume worn by Hendryx during a performance at the Metropolitan Opera House on October 6, 1974.
- Place used
- Metropolitan Opera House, New York City, Manhattan County, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Clothing-Costume
- Topic
- Costume
- Disco (Music)
- Funk (Music)
- Rhythm and blues (Music)
- Rock and roll (Music)
- Singers (Musicians)
- Soul (Music)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Nona Hendryx of Labelle
- Object number
- 2014.246.2.6
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
-
Silver unitard worn by Nona Hendryx
- Manufactured by
- Gilda Marx, Inc., 1977 - 1996
- Worn by
- Hendryx, Nona, American, born 1944
- Date
- 1977-1996
- Medium
- synthetic fiber
- Dimensions
- H x W x D (On form): 49 1/2 × 12 1/2 × 10 in. (125.7 × 31.8 × 25.4 cm)
- H x W (Flat): 47 1/2 × 10 1/2 in. (120.7 × 26.7 cm)
- Description
- A silver sleeveless unitard with a scoop neck and stirrup feet made from a stretch synthetic fabric. The unitard is not lined. There are two clothing labels sewn along the interior center back seam. The top tag is white with black machine-embroidered text reading, "DESIGNED BY / Gilda Marx." The bottom tag is white with blue printed text reading, "flexatard / BODY DESIGN BY GILDA / LOS ANGELES, CALIF. / [vertical on right side] MADE IN U.S.A".
- Classification
- Clothing-Costume
- Type
- body stockings
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Nona Hendryx of Labelle
- Object number
- 2014.246.5
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
-
Cats Without Claws
- Recorded by
- Summer, Donna, American, 1948 - 2012
- Produced by
- Omartian, Michael, American, born 1945
- Published by
- Geffen Records, American, founded 1980
- Warner Bros. Records, Inc., American, founded 1958
- Date
- 1984
- Medium
- plastic , magnetic tape , ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W x D (cassette): 2 1/2 × 4 × 1/2 in. (6.4 × 10.2 × 1.3 cm)
- H x W (jacket): 4 × 5 1/2 in. (10.2 × 14 cm)
- H x W x D (case): 2 3/4 × 4 5/16 × 11/16 in. (7 × 11 × 1.7 cm)
- Description
- An audio cassette of Donna Summer’s "Cats Without Claws" (1984).
- 2015.263.2a: An audio cassette tape. The cassette is white plastic with black type on each side. Both sides have headers reading: [Supernatural Love - It's not The Way - There Goes My Baby - / Suzanna-Cats Without Claws] on Side 1, and [Oh Billy Please - Eyes - Maybe It's Over - I'm Free - Forgive Me] on Side 2. The Geffen Record logo, copyright information, and the cassette number [M5G 24040 / C171252] are featured on both sides.
- 2015.263.2b: An audio cassette paper jacket. The jacket has a black background with a color image of Donna summer squatting in a black-and-white outfit. Type in the top right corner of the image reads: [DONNA SUMMER / CATS WITHOUT CLAWS]. Manufacturing information is found below the image and on the back of the jacket.
- 2015.263.2c: An audio cassette tape case made of clear plastic on the front and black plastic on the back. The case has interior holders to insert an audio cassette jacket.
- Place depicted
- Los Angeles, California, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Media Arts-Audio Recordings
- Type
- audio cassettes
- Topic
- Disco (Music)
- Popular music
- Singers (Musicians)
- Soul (Music)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Timothy Anne Burnside
- Object number
- 2015.263.2abc
- Restrictions & Rights
- © 1984 The David Geffen Company. Permission required for use.
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An Evening With Diana Ross
- Recorded by
- Ross, Diana, American, born 1944
- Distributed by
- Motown Record Corporation, American, founded 1959
- Owned by
- Ginger Smock, American, 1920 - 1995
- Date
- 1977
- Medium
- vinyl, ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (album jacket): 12 5/16 × 12 5/16 in. (31.3 × 31.3 cm)
- Diameter (record): 12 in. (30.5 cm)
- Diameter (record): 12 in. (30.5 cm)
- Description
- A twelve-inch 33 1/3 rpm LP recording of the album "An Evening with Diana Ross" recorded by Diana Ross. The front of the album sleeve is signed "To / Ginger / Diana Ross" in the upper left corner in red ink. The picture on the front of the cover is a close up image of Diana Ross singing.
- Classification
- Media Arts-Audio Recordings
- Type
- record covers
- long-playing records
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Lydia Samuel Bennett
- Object number
- 2016.161.3.3abc
- Restrictions & Rights
- © 1977 Motown Record Corporation. Permission required for use.