Distributed by

Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games, American, 1991 - 1997

Owned by

Lewis, Carl, American, born 1961

Designed by

Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games, American, 1991 - 1997

Printed by

Weldon, Williams & Lick, Inc., American, founded 1898

Medium

ink on paper (fiber product)

Dimensions

H x W (Each): 7 1/2 x 2 1/2 in. (19.1 x 6.4 cm)

Type

admission tickets

Place depicted

Georgia Dome, Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, United States, North and Central America

Date

July 29, 1996

Description

Pair of predominantly yellow paper Olympics tickets with black, white, and green type. The center of each ticket features a quilted leaves design. The official Gymnastics pictogram appears in the top right corner. Tickets are for a gymnastics event taking place at 8:30 PM on July 29th, 1996. The event took place at the Georgia Dome. One of the tickets (2013.126.41.1) is for section 17, seat 6, while the other ticket (2013.126.41.2) is for section 137, seat 13. Each ticket is priced at $212.

Topic

African American

Gymnastics

Olympics

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Carl Lewis Estate

Object number

2013.126.41.1-.2

Restrictions & Rights

© International Olympic Committee. Permission required for use.

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Classification

Memorabilia and Ephemera

Exhibition

Sports: Leveling the Playing Field

On View

NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 052

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Distributed by

Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games, American, 1991 - 1997

Owned by

Lewis, Carl, American, born 1961

Designed by

Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games, American, 1991 - 1997

Printed by

Weldon, Williams & Lick, Inc., American, founded 1898

Medium

ink on paper (fiber product)

Dimensions

H x W (Each): 7 1/2 x 2 1/2 in. (19.1 x 6.4 cm)

Type

admission tickets

Place depicted

Georgia Dome, Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, United States, North and Central America

Date

July 29, 1996

Description

Pair of predominantly yellow paper Olympics tickets with black, white, and green type. Center of ticket features a quilted leaves design. The official pictogram for Gymnastics appears at the upper right of the ticket. Tickets are for a gymnastics event taking place at 8:30 PM on July 29th, 1996. The event took place at the Georgia Dome. One of the tickets (2013.126.42.1) is for section 317, seat 11, while the other ticket (2013.126.42.2) is for section 317, seat 12. Each ticket is priced at $106.

Topic

African American

Gymnastics

Olympics

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Carl Lewis Estate

Object number

2013.126.42.1-.2

Restrictions & Rights

© International Olympic Committee. Permission required for use.

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Classification

Memorabilia and Ephemera

Exhibition

Sports: Leveling the Playing Field

On View

NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 052

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Worn by

Douglas, Gabby, American, born 1995

Medium

spandex, velvet, rhinestone, and elastomer

Dimensions

H x W: 19 x 9 in. (48.3 x 22.9 cm)

On Form: 20 1/8 × 19 3/4 × 8 1/4 in. (51.1 × 50.2 × 21 cm)

Type

leotards

sports uniforms

Place used

Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States, North and Central America

Date

2003

Description

Blue and black long-sleeve leotard. The body of the leaotard is shiny and blue. The neckline seems to be a mix between a v-neck and a sweetheart nickline. It is trimmed with black velvet. A portion of the sleeves are covered with a black netting and are also trimmed in black velvet. The netting comes down to a point on the side of the sleeves, around 2 inches above the cuff. There is a rhinestone design below the neckline and along the shoulders. There are also rhinestones in various places on the black netting and along the velvet trim. There is a rhinestone design on the proper left hip.

The back of the neckline is square shaped and is trimmed with the black velvet and the rhinestones.

Topic

African American

Clothing and dress

Gymnastics

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Gabrielle Douglas

Object number

2013.12.1

Restrictions & Rights

No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Classification

Clothing-Historical

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Created by

Bailie Grips, American

Manufactured by

GRIPS, Etc.

Used by

Douglas, Gabby, American, born 1995

Medium

cloth, plastic, and Velcro (TM)

Dimensions

H x W x D (each grip): 8 1/8 x 4 x 2 5/16 in. (20.6 x 10.2 x 5.9 cm)

Type

handwear

Place used

2012 Olympics, London, England, Europe

Date

2012

Description

Two uneven bar grips used by Gabby Douglas in the 2012 London Olympics. The fronts of the grips have rounded straps and two (2) finger holes on each grip. These are for the ring finger and the middle finger. Grip b. has some cloth tape in between the two finger holes. Each grip has a cylindrical piece of cloth belowe the finger holes.

The bottoms of the grips have some extra material added to help support the wrists. Each grip has a grey wrist strap that can be adjusted through a piece of grey plastic. These straps attach to a piece of black Velcro.

There are several different markings on the grips. Each grip has the Bailie logo in black with a number [1] underneath it. These are under the cylindrical shapes. Grip b. has two (2) unidentifiable pink letters written on near the piece of black plastic. Grip a. has a black star drawn on near the velcro.

Grip b. has a manufacturer's label: [Grips Etc./214 Bart Conner Dr./Norman, OK 73072/405-447 2559/www.gripsetc.com].

Topic

African American

Gymnastics

Olympics

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Gabrielle Douglas

Object number

2013.12.2.1ab

Restrictions & Rights

No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Classification

Tools and Equipment-Sports and Recreational

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Manufactured by

Johnson & Johnson, American, founded 1886

Used by

Douglas, Gabby, American, born 1995

Medium

cotton (fiber), cardboard, and ink

Dimensions

H x W x D: 1 1/2 × 1 1/2 × 1 1/2 in. (3.8 × 3.8 × 3.8 cm)

Diameter: 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm)

Type

tapes (binding components)

Place used

2012 Olympics, London, England, Europe

Date

2012

Description

A roll of off white medical tape. The carboard tube in the center is white with the Johnson & Johnson logo repeated in red.

Topic

African American

Gymnastics

Olympics

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Gabrielle Douglas

Object number

2013.12.2.2

Restrictions & Rights

No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Tools and Equipment-Sports and Recreational

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Created by

Unidentified

Used by

Douglas, Gabby, American, born 1995

Medium

cotton (fiber) and glitter

Dimensions

H x W: 10 1/4 × 8 in. (26 × 20.3 cm)

H x W x D (with drawstring tie): 10 1/2 × 9 1/8 × 5/8 in. (26.7 × 23.2 × 1.6 cm)

Type

bags (containers)

Place used

2012 Olympics, London, England, Europe

Date

2012

Description

White drawstring bag. There is a faint grey pattern on the fabric. There is a is a pink string at the top of the proper right side of the bag. The name [GABBY] is going down the proper right side of the bag in glittery dark pink letters.

Topic

African American

Athletes

Gymnastics

Olympics

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Gabrielle Douglas

Object number

2013.12.2.3

Restrictions & Rights

No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Tools and Equipment-Sports and Recreational

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National Museum of African American History and Culture

Owned by

Douglas, Gabby, American, born 1995

Medium

ink on paper

Dimensions

H x W: 7 7/8 x 3 in. (20 x 7.6 cm)

Type

admission tickets

Place used

London, England, Europe

Date

2012

Description

A pink and white glossy ticket. At the very top there is an area of solid pink with [07 August], [14:00 Start time] with a picture of a clock, and [N24 Entry code] in white ink. Below, there are different sized triangles in various shades of pink. The words [London 2012] are in light pink, going up diagonally from proper right to proper left. Under the "L"in "London" are the words [FIG Grant] in black. There is a stylized outline of a gymnast doing a flip on the balance beam in orange and white. There is a dark pink and white logo on the proper left side of the ticket. There is a "20" above a "12". The word [London] is in the top "2" and the five (5) Olympic rings are in the "0".

The whiteportion of the ticket starts with the Olympic rings in blue, yellow, black, green, and red. Underneath are the words [Gymnastics - Artistic] in bold, [North Greenwich Arena], and [South-east London]. To the left of the words there is a pink and white logo with the gymnast on the balance beam.

Under the logo- [Entrance: B/ Level: 1/ Block: 115/ Row: U/ Your seat: 455]. There is a pink logo to the right of the text. It is unclear what the logo is.

Under "Your seat"- [Account: 7-452/ Price: £295/ Category: A/ Session: GA013]. There is an image of an Olympic medal in pink and black to the right of the text. To the right of the medal there is a silver square sticker with rounded corners. It has the London 2012 logo on it and the word [elite].

The bottom part of the ticket has a perforated line. The words [Not for sale] are written in pink on the bottom proper right corner. There are also some black numbers and letters on the proper right and proper left corners. There is a black barcode in the center with the logo of the gymnast on the balance beam in black.

The back of the ticket has the blue London 2012 logo in the top proper left corner. Below the logo there is a large section with [Terms and conditions of ticket purchase]. Below the terms there is an Olympics logo with the words [The Worldwide Olympic Partners]. There are eleven (11) color logos for various companies, including Coca-Cola, McDonald's, and Samsung. The bottom of the ticket says [View and download spectator information at:/london2012.com] with an [All rights reserved] note and an FSC logo. There are some grey geometric outlines in the background.

Topic

African American

Athletes

Gymnastics

Olympics

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Gabrielle Douglas

Object number

2013.12.3

Restrictions & Rights

© International Olympic Committee. Permission required for use.

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Classification

Memorabilia and Ephemera

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Owned by

Douglas, Gabby, American, born 1995

Medium

badge: printing ink on paper (fiber product) with laminated plastic;

lanyard: cloth with plastic and metal

Dimensions

H x W (a.): 6 × 4 1/2 in. (15.2 × 11.4 cm)

H x W (b.): 18 1/2 × 1 in. (47 × 2.5 cm)

Type

badges

Place used

London, England, Europe

Date

2012

Description

All-Access Olympic credentials badge. The badge is white with a gold top. On the gold section there is a white silhouette of the London skyline. There is also a [HILTON WORLDWIDE {TM}] logo in grey, gold, and black.

The name [GABBY] is typed in bold in the center or the white portion of the badge. The name [DOUGLAS] is underneath and the word [OLYMPIAN] is in the center towards the bottom. There is a very faint wavy gold design in the background, fading out towards the top.

On the proper right corner there is a [HILTON HHONORS {TM}] logo in grey, gold, and black and a USA logo in red with the Olympic rings underneath. The words [Official Hotel Sponsor] are below the two logos. On there proper left right corner there is a [HILTON HHONORS {TM}] logo with Chinese characters underneath. There is also a Chinese logo with the Olympic rings. The words [Chinese Olympic Committee Official Parter] and some Chinese characters are below the two logos.

The back of the badge is blank and solid white.

The lanyard is red with a black plastic fastener at the top and a silver metal keychain at the bottom.

Topic

African American

Athletes

Gymnastics

Olympics

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Gabrielle Douglas

Object number

2013.12.4ab

Restrictions & Rights

© International Olympic Committee. Permission required for use.

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Classification

Memorabilia and Ephemera

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Subject of

Douglas, Gabby, American, born 1995

Medium

dye and photographic gelatin on photographic paper

Dimensions

H x W: 3 7/16 x 2 1/2 in. (8.7 x 6.4 cm)

Type

chromogenic color prints

portraits

Date

2003

Description

A color photograph of Gabrielle Douglas wearing blue leotards during her first competitions, December 2003. She was 7 years old and working with Gymstrada Gym

Topic

African American

Athletes

Gymnastics

Photography

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Gabrielle Douglas

Object number

2013.12.5

Restrictions & Rights

No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Classification

Media Arts-Photography

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Subject of

Douglas, Gabby, American, born 1995

Medium

dye and photographic gelatin on photographic paper

Dimensions

H x W: 6 x 4 in. (15.2 x 10.2 cm)

Type

chromogenic color prints

portraits

Date

2011

Description

A color photograph of Gabrielle wearing red leotards, performing a floor routine in the Visa Championships August 2011 at age 14

Topic

African American

Athletes

Gymnastics

Photography

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Gabrielle Douglas

Object number

2013.12.6

Restrictions & Rights

No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Classification

Media Arts-Photography

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Subject of

Douglas, Gabby, American, born 1995

Medium

dye and photographic gelatin on photographic paper

Dimensions

H x W: 5 × 3 9/16 in. (12.7 × 9 cm)

Type

chromogenic color prints

portraits

Date

2004

Description

A color photograph of Gabrielle on a balance beam, with her legs crossed, wearing a white, black and pink leotard, December 2004. She was 8 years old at level 7 competitions

Topic

African American

Athletes

Gymnastics

Photography

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Gabrielle Douglas

Object number

2013.12.7

Restrictions & Rights

No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Classification

Media Arts-Photography

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Subject of

Douglas, Gabby, American, born 1995

Medium

dye and photographic gelatin on photographic paper

Dimensions

H x W: 6 x 4 in. (15.2 x 10.2 cm)

Type

chromogenic color prints

portraits

Date

2006

Description

A color photograph of Gabrielle and her sister Arielle wearing blue formal gowns in striking poses

Topic

African American

Athletes

Gymnastics

Photography

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Gabrielle Douglas

Object number

2013.12.8

Restrictions & Rights

No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Media Arts-Photography

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National Museum of African American History and Culture

Subject of

Douglas, Gabby, American, born 1995

Medium

dye and photographic gelatin on photographic paper

Dimensions

H x W: 5 7/8 x 4 in. (14.9 x 10.2 cm)

Type

chromogenic color prints

portraits

Date

2005

Description

A color photograph of Gabrielle wearing a white dress and white hair decorations, white socks and shoes at age 7. A large circular window and red, green and blue curtains are seen behind

Topic

African American

Athletes

Gymnastics

Photography

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Gabrielle Douglas

Object number

2013.12.9

Restrictions & Rights

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