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  • Leotard worn by Gabby Douglas during her first competitive season

    Worn by
    Douglas, Gabby, American, born 1995
    Date
    2003
    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)
    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.
    Place used
    Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Clothing-Historical
    Type
    leotards
    sports uniforms
    Topic
    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
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd55f37ec71-e996-4be4-a406-0046589fb645
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    Uneven bar grips used by Gabby Douglas in the 2012 London Olympics

    Created by
    Bailie Grips, American
    Manufactured by
    GRIPS, Etc., American
    Used by
    Douglas, Gabby, American, born 1995
    Date
    2012
    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)
    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].
    Place used
    2012 Olympics, London, England, Europe
    Classification
    Tools and Equipment-Sports and Recreational
    Type
    handwear
    Topic
    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
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5120088aa-66c0-4bd7-8a76-a22374020148
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    Medical tape used by Gabby Douglas during 2012 Olympics

    Manufactured by
    Johnson & Johnson, American, founded 1886
    Used by
    Douglas, Gabby, American, born 1995
    Date
    2012
    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)
    Description
    A roll of off white medical tape. The carboard tube in the center is white with the Johnson & Johnson logo repeated in red.
    Place used
    2012 Olympics, London, England, Europe
    Classification
    Tools and Equipment-Sports and Recreational
    Type
    tapes (binding components)
    Topic
    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
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5d163d64b-9d16-480c-9320-655f62f34863
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    Bag used by Gabby Douglas to carry uneven bar grips and tape for 2012 Olympics

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Used by
    Douglas, Gabby, American, born 1995
    Date
    2012
    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)
    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.
    Place used
    2012 Olympics, London, England, Europe
    Classification
    Tools and Equipment-Sports and Recreational
    Type
    bags (containers)
    Topic
    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
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5197525ec-cfb0-492a-ad39-4593685dff74
  • Admission ticket for 2012 London Olympics gymnastics competition

    Owned by
    Douglas, Gabby, American, born 1995
    Date
    2012
    On View
    Community/Third Floor, 3 052
    Exhibition
    Sports: Leveling the Playing Field
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 7 7/8 x 3 in. (20 x 7.6 cm)
    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.
    Place used
    London, England, Europe
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera
    Type
    admission tickets
    Topic
    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.
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5b8c62465-c5a1-47ae-be50-0f56cb4f525c
  • Olympics credentials badge for Gabby Douglas

    Owned by
    Douglas, Gabby, American, born 1995
    Date
    2012
    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)
    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.
    Place used
    London, England, Europe
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera
    Type
    badges
    Topic
    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.
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5d7144fc3-3ffd-499b-baf6-224bea57e364
  • Chromogenic print of Gabby Douglas

    Subject of
    Douglas, Gabby, American, born 1995
    Date
    2003
    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)
    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
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    chromogenic color prints
    portraits
    Topic
    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
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5d52592e8-7a21-45ff-8bdc-3c8ceca63951
  • Chromogenic print of Gabby Douglas performing

    Subject of
    Douglas, Gabby, American, born 1995
    Date
    2011
    Medium
    dye and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 6 x 4 in. (15.2 x 10.2 cm)
    Description
    A color photograph of Gabrielle wearing red leotards, performing a floor routine in the Visa Championships August 2011 at age 14
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    chromogenic color prints
    portraits
    Topic
    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
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5a7550afe-6393-457c-bb9e-b7e90a033c39
  • Chromogenic print of Gabby Douglas

    Subject of
    Douglas, Gabby, American, born 1995
    Date
    2004
    Medium
    dye and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 5 × 3 9/16 in. (12.7 × 9 cm)
    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
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    chromogenic color prints
    portraits
    Topic
    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
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5633152fe-ef02-4747-9f1b-f5167121cf3d
  • Chromogenic print of Gabby Douglas with her sister

    Subject of
    Douglas, Gabby, American, born 1995
    Date
    2006
    Medium
    dye and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 6 x 4 in. (15.2 x 10.2 cm)
    Description
    A color photograph of Gabrielle and her sister Arielle wearing blue formal gowns in striking poses
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    chromogenic color prints
    portraits
    Topic
    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
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5035e96af-62fa-4cdf-bdb2-55762193cf76
  • Chromogenic print of Gabby Douglas

    Subject of
    Douglas, Gabby, American, born 1995
    Date
    2005
    Medium
    dye and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 5 7/8 x 4 in. (14.9 x 10.2 cm)
    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
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    chromogenic color prints
    portraits
    Topic
    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
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd57ac04249-c1ff-455f-8614-49b40cf473c8
  • Pair of tickets for 1996 Summer Olympics gymnastics event owned by Carl Lewis

    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
    Date
    July 29, 1996
    On View
    Community/Third Floor, 3 052
    Exhibition
    Sports: Leveling the Playing Field
    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)
    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.
    Place depicted
    Georgia Dome, Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera
    Type
    admission tickets
    Topic
    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.
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd52a2d0ea3-7bdf-4ed1-832d-5bc5d8b09d86
  • Pair of tickets for 1996 Summer Olympics gymnastics event owned by Carl Lewis

    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
    Date
    July 29, 1996
    On View
    Community/Third Floor, 3 052
    Exhibition
    Sports: Leveling the Playing Field
    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)
    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.
    Place depicted
    Georgia Dome, Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera
    Type
    admission tickets
    Topic
    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.
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd553f20039-1203-445c-b28e-2ee71d47926e
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