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  • Cassette of Last Poets performance at Auburn Correctional Facility

    Cassette of Last Poets performance at Auburn Correctional Facility

    Recorded by
    The Last Poets, American, founded 1968
    Owned by
    El-Hadi, Suliaman, American, 1936 - 1995
    Medium
    plastic and tape
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 2 9/16 × 4 × 1/2 in. (6.5 × 10.2 × 1.3 cm)
    Type
    audio cassettes
    Place depicted
    Auburn, Cayuga County, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    April 29, 1978
    Description
    Black cassette tape with white and pink label. Handwritten information appears on both sides of cassette tape. Side 1 of cassette tape has handwritten information reading, [THE Last PoEts & M.P.C. At/AubuRn CoRRECtional Facility/#2/4-29-78]. Side 2 of cassette tape has handwritten information reading, [PoEts & M.P.C.].
    Topic
    African American
    Hip hop (Music)
    Prisons
    Spoken word (Poetry)
    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
    2014.40.6
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    National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
    Classification
    Media Arts-Audio Recordings
    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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    National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
    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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    National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
    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

  • Postcard advertising Niggy Tardust First Show Ever

    Created by
    Williams, Saul, American, born 1972
    Subject of
    Lichtenstein, Roy, American, 1923 - 1997
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 4 1/16 × 6 1/16 in. (10.3 × 15.4 cm)
    Type
    postcards
    Place printed
    Austin, Travis County, Texas, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    2008
    Description
    The front of the postcard features four artworks by Roy Lichtenstein in each quadrant of the postcard. The reproduced artwork in the upper left corner, originally entitled "Forget it! Forget Me!” depicts the proper left side of a man's face with a woman in the background. A callout is above the woman and to the right of the man [BUT SWEETIE, / I GOT US TICKETS!]. The reproduced work in the upper right corner is "Kiss V." The image depicts a man and woman embracing, with the woman on the left side and the man on the right. The woman is seen crying with her proper right hand grasping the man's proper left shoulder. The reproduced work in the lower left corner is from the work "Ohhh...Alright..." with black text replacing the original words [SO BETH, WHAT / HAPPENED / TO TOM?]. The image depicts a red haired woman talking into the black handset of a telephone. In the lower right corner is the work "Oh, Jeff... I love you, too... But..." with the original text replaced by [TOM WHO?! / GIRLFRIEND, / IT'S ALL ABOUT / JAMAL NOW!!]. The image depicts a blond haired woman talking into the white handset of a telephone. In the middle of the quadrants at the center it lists the artists featured in the advertised gallery in stylized font [saul williams is now / NIGGY TARDUST / FIRST SHOW EVER/ w"/" the NOISETTES, EARL GREY HOUND / GAME REBELLION, THE EXIT, THE THIRST, AFROBOTS]. Above the top two quadrants to right is black text [Matrix Presents Afro-Punk]. In the lower right corner is a column of text with the venue information [Wednesday 12th March / VICE aka EXODUS / 304 6th St. / Austin, TX, 78701 / Tel. 512-477-7523]. To the left of the column of text is a red logo advertising the car manufacturer Toyota and the car called the Matrix. The logo includes the Toyota symbol to the left of text [TOYOTA / MATRIX]. In a circle in the lower left quadrant is the time for the event [7PM / SHARP!!]. The circle has a thick black rim. On the reverse of the postcard is a black, white, and blue illustration in the style of Lichtenstein. The image depicts a woman with black hair crying. She raises her proper right hand to her proper right cheek. Above her head, right of center in the top half of the image, is a thought bubble with black text [OH GOD! WHY CAN'T / MY BOYFRIEND BE / AFRO-PUNK?!]. In the lower right corner of the image is a black and white illustration of a man who looks at the woman. Surrounding the illustration is a thick black border. Behind both figures, is a blue background with white polka dots.
    Topic
    African American
    Art
    Graphic design
    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
    2014.188.6
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    National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Advertisements
    Data Source
    National Museum of African American History and Culture

  • Black t-shirt for the band Almost September

    Manufactured by
    American Apparel, American, founded 1989
    Designed by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Almost September, American, founded 2008
    Owned by
    MC Lyte, American, born 1971
    Medium
    cotton
    Dimensions
    H x W: 25 1/2 x 12 1/4 in. (64.8 x 31.1 cm)
    Type
    T-shirts
    Date
    2008
    Description
    A black crew neck fitted t-shirt with discharge-dyed splatters. There is one large splatter on the front of the t-shirt with scrollwork letters "A / S" screen-printed in black. The back of the t-shirt has a splatter at the center bottom with this same logo printed in black inside the splatter. The words "Almost / September" are screen-printed in silver at the proper left back near the hem. There is a manufacturer's tag and a second tag with fiber content and size medium text.
    Topic
    African American
    Clothing and dress
    Fashion
    Hip hop (Music)
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of MC Lyte
    Object number
    2011.118.1
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
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    National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
    Classification
    Clothing-Fashion
    Data Source
    National Museum of African American History and Culture
  • Jacket worn by MC Lyte in the music video for the single Brooklyn

    Jacket worn by MC Lyte in the music video for the single Brooklyn

    Manufactured by
    Adidas AG, German, founded 1948
    Owned by
    MC Lyte, American, born 1971
    Worn by
    MC Lyte, American, born 1971
    Medium
    cotton, polyester, and metal
    Dimensions
    H x W: 26 1/2 x 14 in. (67.3 x 35.6 cm)
    Type
    jackets
    Date
    2009
    Description
    Black, yellow, and green Adidas brand long-sleeved track jacket with a graphic printed design on the back depicting two men in a beach setting. The word "KINGSTON" is embroidered in gold outlined in black along the shoulders of the back. On the front waist triangles of green outlined in yellow are sewn to meet in the middle, mimicking the Jamaican national flag. The Adidas logo is embroidered in yellow on the proper right front chest. The letter K in green is superimposed over the letter J in gold embroidery on the proper left front chest. The jacket closes up the center front with a silver metal zipper. The sleeves each have three (3) yellow stripes sewn down them from the neck to the wrist. The wrists of the sleeves and the hem of the jacket are made of stretchy ribbed knit material. There are two (2) exterior inset pockets, one at each front waist with the opening sewn along the side seam. The front and sleeves of the jacket are not lined, while the back is lined with black semi-transparent stretch fabric. There is a green hanger loop at the interior center back neck above an Adidas brand tag with a size tag below it. There are two additional tags at the interior proper left side seam near the hem with manufacturer's information and fiber content.
    Topic
    African American
    Clothing and dress
    Fashion
    Hip hop (Music)
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of MC Lyte
    Object number
    2011.118.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
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    Classification
    Clothing-Costume
    Data Source
    National Museum of African American History and Culture
  • Customized Sigma Gamma Rho Converse sneakers for member MC Lyte

    Customized Sigma Gamma Rho Converse sneakers for member MC Lyte

    Manufactured by
    Converse, American, founded 1908
    Owned by
    MC Lyte, American, born 1971
    Subject of
    Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., founded 1922
    Medium
    satin, rubber, canvas, metal, and nylon shoelaces with plastic aglets
    Dimensions
    H x W x D (left shoe (a)): 3 3/4 × 3 1/2 × 10 1/2 in. (9.5 × 8.9 × 26.7 cm)
    H x W x D (right shoe (b)): 3 3/4 × 3 1/2 × 10 1/2 in. (9.5 × 8.9 × 26.7 cm)
    Type
    sneakers
    Date
    2005-2010
    Description
    A pair of gold and blue satin Converse sneakers customized for Sigma Gamma Rho sorority member MC Lyte. The shoes have white rubber toe caps, white rubber with black rubber stripes around the bottom sides, and a black rubber rectangle with the words "ALL STAR" printed in white at the center back heel. The vamp and tongue are faced in gold satin fabric with blue stitching. Text is embroidered in blue on the outside heel of each shoe, with the left shoe reading "MC LYTE" and the right shoe reading "est. 1922" in reference to the sorority's founding year. A stripe of blue satin is attached at the center back heel with gold embroidered text of the Greek alphabet letters for Sigma Gamma Rho. A white fabric tag with black embroidery reading "ALL STAR" is attached to the top of each tongue. The shoes are laced with white nylon shoelaces with clear plastic aglets. The outer soles are of black rubber with nonslip groove designs. The lining of the shoes is made of blue canvas with repeating text in gold reading "1922". The insoles are made from rubber faced in white canvas with "CONVERSE" printed in black ink near the heel. Size 8 and materials are printed onto the reverse of each tongue.
    Topic
    African American
    Clothing and dress
    Fashion
    Hip hop (Music)
    Sororities
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of MC Lyte
    Object number
    2011.118.3ab
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
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    Classification
    Clothing-Fashion
    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
  • White and pink MC Lyte Baby Phat sneakers

    White and pink MC Lyte Baby Phat sneakers

    Manufactured by
    Baby Phat, American, founded 1998
    Owned by
    MC Lyte, American, born 1971
    Medium
    leather, rubber, plastic, and nylon shoelaces with plastic aglets
    Dimensions
    H x W x D (left shoe (a)): 4 1/2 × 3 3/4 × 11 3/4 in. (11.4 × 9.5 × 29.8 cm)
    H x W x D (right shoe (b)): 4 1/2 × 3 3/4 × 11 3/4 in. (11.4 × 9.5 × 29.8 cm)
    Type
    sneakers
    Date
    1998-2010
    Description
    A pair of pink and white Baby Phat brand sneakers with the name "Mc Lyte" printed in pink in front of the lacing. The toe is made of white leather with perforations with the vamp and the heel cap also of white leather. The words "baby phat" are embroidered in pink on the outside vamp. The Baby Phat cat logo is printed on the center back heel with the text "kimora lee simmons" below it. Bubblegum pink faux reptile skin is sewn around the toe cap and in a panel that borders the heel cap. The tongue is faced in white leather and lined in white nylon, with the Baby Phat logo printed in pink at the top of the tongue. The shoes lace with bubblegum pink nylon laces with clear plastic aglets. White rubber is attached around the bottom of the uppers, and the shoes have pink outer soles with the Baby Phat cat logo in white on the center bottom. The interior of the uppers are lined with white nylon. The insole is lined with a cheetah print fabric and a pink tag with white embroidered text reading "baby phat / kimora lee simmons" is sewn near the heel.
    Topic
    African American
    Clothing and dress
    Fashion
    Hip hop (Music)
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of MC Lyte
    Object number
    2011.118.4ab
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
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    Classification
    Clothing-Fashion
    Data Source
    National Museum of African American History and Culture

  • Black t-shirt for the MTV television show Celebrity Rap Superstar

    Manufactured by
    American Apparel, American, founded 1989
    Owned by
    MC Lyte, American, born 1971
    Medium
    cotton
    Dimensions
    H x W: 28 x 15 1/2 in. (71.1 x 39.4 cm)
    Type
    T-shirts
    Date
    2007
    Description
    A black crew neck t-shirt with a screen-printed design of the logo for the MTV television show "Celebrity Rap Superstar". A manufacturer's tag with a size small tag is attached at the interior center back neck.
    Topic
    African American
    Clothing and dress
    Fashion
    Hip hop (Music)
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of MC Lyte
    Object number
    2011.118.5
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
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    Classification
    Clothing-Fashion
    Data Source
    National Museum of African American History and Culture

  • Green t-shirt with a portrait of MC Lyte

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Owned by
    MC Lyte, American, born 1971
    Medium
    cotton
    Dimensions
    H x W: 21 3/4 x 14 1/2 in. (55.2 x 36.8 cm)
    Type
    T-shirts
    Date
    1990-2010
    Description
    A green t-shirt with the hem of the shirt and the sleeves cut off. The crew neck is also cut off to make a v-neck. The front of the shirt features a portrait of MC Lyte in sepia tones with cowrie shells along the edge of the left facing side and the top, and the portrait bordered with yellow and red color. A manufacturer's tag was cut from the interior center back.
    Topic
    African American
    Clothing and dress
    Fashion
    Hip hop (Music)
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of MC Lyte
    Object number
    2011.118.6
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
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    Classification
    Clothing-Fashion
    Data Source
    National Museum of African American History and Culture
  • Black t-shirt with a photograph of MC Sha-Rock owned by MC Lyte

    Black t-shirt with a photograph of MC Sha-Rock owned by MC Lyte

    Created by
    Sedgwick & Cedar, American, founded 1973
    Owned by
    MC Lyte, American, born 1971
    Subject of
    MC Sha-Rock, American, born 1962
    Medium
    cotton
    Dimensions
    H x W: 22 x 13 in. (55.9 x 33 cm)
    Type
    T-shirts
    Date
    1990-2010
    Description
    Black crew neck fitted t-shirt with a screen-printed image in silver and gray at the center front. The image is a photograph of MC Sha-Rock wearing a t-shirt that says "I'M SHA ROCK AN [illegible]". Printed above the photograph is the text "MOTHER OF THE MIC" and below the photograph text reads "SHA-ROCK" at the left facing corner, with the logo of the manufacturer printed in the right corner. A fabric tag with machine embroidery is sewn on the t-shirt at the proper left front near the hem that reads "Sedgwick & Cedar / Vintage Clothing Company / LIMITED EDITION DESIGN / legendary city style 1973". There is a manufacturer's tag at the center back interior neck with an additional tag with fiber content and size large information.
    Topic
    African American
    Clothing and dress
    Fashion
    Hip hop (Music)
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of MC Lyte
    Object number
    2011.118.7
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
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    Classification
    Clothing-Fashion
    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

  • White t-shirt with a portrait of MC Lyte

    Created by
    High Sierra
    Owned by
    MC Lyte, American, born 1971
    Medium
    cotton
    Dimensions
    H x W: 29 x 21 in. (73.7 x 53.3 cm)
    Type
    T-shirts
    Date
    1990-2010
    Description
    A white crew neck t-shirt with a portrait of MC Lyte screen-printed on the center front. There is a manufacturer's and a size medium tag at the interior center back neck.
    Topic
    African American
    Clothing and dress
    Fashion
    Hip hop (Music)
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of MC Lyte
    Object number
    2011.118.8
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
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    Classification
    Clothing-Fashion
    Data Source
    National Museum of African American History and Culture

  • Hand-sewn MC Lyte tank top

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Owned by
    MC Lyte, American, born 1971
    Worn by
    MC Lyte, American, born 1971
    Medium
    cotton
    Dimensions
    H x W: 22 x 11 in. (55.9 x 27.9 cm)
    Type
    T-shirts
    Date
    1990-2010
    Description
    A handmade tank top using cotton t-shirt material. The front is blue, the back is green, and there are burgundy details. The name "LYTE" is hand-appliqued at the front chest in burgundy cotton. The same fabric is used to lace and tie the shoulders, to lace the center front v-neck, and with one single tie at the top of each side. The proper left side has green fabric lacing and the proper right side has blue fabric lacing that attaches the front to the back and is knotted at the bottom.
    Topic
    African American
    Clothing and dress
    Fashion
    Hip hop (Music)
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of MC Lyte
    Object number
    2011.118.9
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
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    Classification
    Clothing-Historical
    Data Source
    National Museum of African American History and Culture
  • Toy train car with print of grafitti artwork by Dondi White

    Toy train car with print of grafitti artwork by Dondi White

    Created by
    Bigshot Toyworks
    Subject of
    White, Dondi, American, 1961 - 1998
    Medium
    plastic , ink on paper
    Dimensions
    L x W: 20 11/16 x 4 7/8 x 1 5/8 in. (52.5 x 12.4 x 4.1 cm)
    Type
    toys (recreational artifacts)
    Date
    after 2004
    Description
    A toy train car with the facade covered in an inkjet image of graffiti that spells D-O-N-D-I and has a large green hand with its palm open and reaching towards to the D on the left side. This toy was created after Dondi White's death.
    Topic
    African American
    Art
    Hip hop (Music)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Dondi White Estate
    Object number
    2011.148.26
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Bigshot Toyworks
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    Classification
    Toys and Games
    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
  • Jacket and pants worn by MC Hammer in music video for

    Jacket and pants worn by MC Hammer in music video for "They Put Me in the Mix"

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Worn by
    MC Hammer, American, born 1962
    Medium
    Jacket: synthetic fiber, foam, and metal button
    Pants: synthetic fiber and elastic
    Dimensions
    H x W x D (2011.153.7.1-.2 on form): 61 × 25 × 16 1/2 in. (154.9 × 63.5 × 41.9 cm)
    H x W x D (2011.153.7.1 jacket on form): 23 1/2 × 25 × 16 1/2 in. (59.7 × 63.5 × 41.9 cm)
    H x W (2011.153.7.1 jacket flat): 23 1/2 × 21 1/2 in. (59.7 × 54.6 cm)
    H x W x D (2011.153.7.2 pants on form): 46 × 17 × 13 in. (116.8 × 43.2 × 33 cm)
    H x W (2011.153.7.2 pants flat): 44 × 17 1/2 in. (111.8 × 44.5 cm)
    Type
    ensembles (costume)
    jackets
    trousers
    Place used
    California, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    1988
    Description
    This blue jacket (.1) and Hammer pants (.2) were worn by the rapper and dancer MC Hammer in the 1988 music video for his song "They Put Me in the Mix."
    (.1): Blue cropped jacket with full-length sleeves. The jacket is made of a bright blue synthetic fabric and has a notched collar. The front of the jacket has an open front style with a single button closure at the bottom center front. The large circular gold button has a raised design of an eagle holding an anchor surrounded by stars, and is attached with the eagle upside down. The button closes around a loop on the proper left front made from the blue fabric. The sleeves are wide at the shoulder and taper toward the wrist. The jacket is fully lined with a white synthetic fabric. There are thick shoulder pads attached between the facing and lining fabric.
    (.2): Blue Hammer style pants with black waistband. The pants are made of the same blue synthetic fabric as the jacket. The legs are wide-legged with a slight taper toward the hem, ending at the ankle. A gusset is sewn between the legs to make the crotch loose and baggy. The blue fabric is gathered at the top and joined to a wide black elastic waistband, which is seamed at the center back. The pant legs are hemmed with black thread. The pants are not lined.
    Topic
    African American
    Clothing and dress
    Costume
    Dance
    Fashion
    Hip hop (Music)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2011.153.7.1-.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
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    Classification
    Clothing-Costume
    Clothing-Fashion
    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

  • Banner for Public Enemy

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Public Enemy, American, founded 1982
    Medium
    acrylic paint and pressure-sensitive tape on canvas
    Dimensions
    H x W: 74 x 69 in. (188 x 175.3 cm)
    Type
    banners
    Date
    ca. 1992
    Description
    A banner that the hip-hop group Public Enemy would hang behind them when performing at various gigs. The banner is made of black canvas with the Public Enemy logo printed in red acrylic paint bordered with white.
    Topic
    African American
    Hip hop (Music)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Public Enemy
    Object number
    2011.33.1
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
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    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera
    Data Source
    National Museum of African American History and Culture

  • Turntable owned by Chuck D

    Manufactured by
    Gemini Sound Products Corp., American, founded 1974
    Owned by
    Chuck D, American, born 1960
    Subject of
    Public Enemy, American, founded 1982
    Medium
    metal , plastic
    Dimensions
    H x W x D (excluding power cord): 5 1/8 x 17 3/4 x 14 1/2 in. (13 x 45.1 x 36.8 cm)
    Type
    turntables (sound device component)
    Place made
    Taiwan, Asia
    Date
    ca. 1992
    Description
    A turntable (2011.33.10a) and a power cord (2011.33.10b) made by Gemini Sound Products and owned by Chuck D. The turntable has black and gray plastic, a metal platter, and a translucent black plastic cover. There are components made of plastic and various metals.
    Topic
    African American
    Hip hop (Music)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Public Enemy
    Object number
    2011.33.10ab
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
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    Classification
    Tools and Equipment-Audiovisual
    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

  • Banner for Public Enemy

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Public Enemy, American, founded 1982
    Medium
    linen, nylon, duct tape, paint (probably acrylic)
    Dimensions
    H x W: 137 x 140 in. (348 x 355.6 cm)
    Type
    banners
    Date
    ca. 1992
    Description
    A banner that the hip-hop group Public enemy would hang behind them when performing at various gigs. The banner is made of black linen and features the group's logo of a figure as seen through a targeting scope printed in yellow.
    Topic
    African American
    Hip hop (Music)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Public Enemy
    Object number
    2011.33.11
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
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    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera
    Data Source
    National Museum of African American History and Culture
  • T-shirt with Public Enemy logo

    T-shirt with Public Enemy logo

    Created by
    PolyGram, American, 1962 - 1999
    Subject of
    Public Enemy, American, founded 1982
    Medium
    cotton (textile)
    Dimensions
    H x W: 32 3/4 x 36 in. (83.2 x 91.4 cm)
    Type
    T-shirts
    Date
    ca. 1992
    Description
    A black cotton t-shirt with the words [PUBLIC ENEMY] printed on the front and the group's logo of a figure seen through a targeting scope printed on the back, both in white. Size XXL.
    Topic
    African American
    Clothing and dress
    Hip hop (Music)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Public Enemy
    Object number
    2011.33.12
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
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    Classification
    Clothing-Fashion
    Data Source
    National Museum of African American History and Culture

  • Poster for Public Enemy album Greatest Misses

    Created by
    Sony Music Entertainment, American, founded 1991
    Subject of
    Public Enemy, American, founded 1982
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 23 x 23 in. (58.4 x 58.4 cm)
    Type
    posters
    Date
    1992
    Description
    A poster advertising the Public Enemy album Greatest Misses. The poster features the Public Enemy logo of a figure appearing through a targeting scope with bullet holes printed on a black-and-white photographic background. [PUBLIC ENEMY] is printed at the top and [GREATEST MISSES] at the bottom, both in black with white edging.
    Topic
    African American
    Hip hop (Music)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Public Enemy
    Object number
    2011.33.2.1
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
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    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Advertisements
    Data Source
    National Museum of African American History and Culture