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Concert program for Porgy and Bess
- Used by
- The Philharmonic-Symphony Society of New York, American, founded 1842
- Subject of
- Deas, Kevin, American
- Martin, Marvis, American
- Johnson, Camellia, American
- Forest, Michael
- Lynch, Lester
- Mahajan, Indira
- Gershwin, George, American, 1898 - 1937
- Gershwin, Ira, American, 1896 - 1983
- Heyward, DuBose, American, 1885 - 1940
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 8 1/2 x 5 3/8 in. (21.6 x 13.7 cm)
- Type
- theater programs
- Place used
- New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1998-1999
- Description
- Concert program for Porgy and Bess. White background with black graphic of two men at a piano. [1998-1999 Young People's Concerts/New York Philharmonic/Kurt Masur, Music Director]
- Topic
- African American
- Opera (Music)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Kayla Deigh Owens
- Object number
- 2011.45.81
- Restrictions & Rights
- Unknown - Restrictions Possible
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Costume design drawing by Judy Dearing for Annie in Porgy and Bess
- Created by
- Dearing, Judy, American, 1940 - 1995
- Medium
- (a): graphite, watercolor, and pigment on paper;
- (b): graphite and ink on paper, synthetic fiber, metal
- Dimensions
- H x W (a): 13 3/4 × 10 7/8 in. (34.9 × 27.6 cm)
- H x W x D (b): 5 13/16 × 3 1/2 × 1/2 in. (14.7 × 8.9 × 1.3 cm)
- Type
- design drawings
- Date
- 1995
- Description
- A costume design drawing by Judy Dearing for the character Annie in the musical Porgy and Bess. The drawing (a) is accompanied by a paper tag with an attached fabric swatch (b). The drawing depicts a woman standing with her left hand at her side and her right hand behind her waist. She wears a salmon colored hat with a short crown and a wide brim, with a pink and purple flower stuck into a white hatband. Her salmon colored drop-waist dress falls to her mid-calf, with a gray waistband and gray lace collar and cuffs. Her gray shoes have a short heel and a strap across the foot. She has on a beaded necklace and carries a gray handbag in her right hand. The woman and her clothing are outlined in graphite with watercolor and unidentified pigment shading. The stamp for the United Scenic Artists Local 829 is in black ink in the lower left facing corner, with Dearing's signature in black ink below the stamp. The reverse is blank.
- A paper tag (b) with a salmon-colored fabric swatch stapled to it accompanies the sketch. Various notes are handwritten on the tag. The reverse is blank.
- Topic
- African American
- Art
- Costume
- Costume design
- Musical Theatre
- Opera (Music)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2014.128.5ab
- Restrictions & Rights
- Unknown - Restrictions Possible
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Decorative Arts, Craft, and Design
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Bess, You Is My Woman
Sheet music from Porgy and Bess- Published by
- Gershwin Publishing Corp.
- Written by
- Gershwin, George, American, 1898 - 1937
- Gershwin, Ira, American, 1896 - 1983
- Heyward, DuBose, American, 1885 - 1940
- Illustrated by
- Harris, Ben Jorj
- Subject of
- Mamoulian, Rouben, American, 1897 - 1987
- Cotton Club, American, 1923 - 1940
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 12 × 9 in. (30.5 × 22.9 cm)
- Type
- sheet music
- Place printed
- New York City, New York County, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1935
- Description
- Sheet music for “Bess, You Is My Woman." The front cover is a black and white illustration with an off-white margin. Across the top margin is the title "BESS YOU IS MY WOMAN." The illustration, done in the style of woodcuts, depicts several vignettes. The foremost vignette is a profile of a man and woman, face to face. Beyond them is a palm tree, under which is the silhouette of a goat-drawn cart. In the cart is a reclining figure of a man with a crutch. Along the right hand side are two wooden cabins with a boat and ocean beyond them. In the top right corner is the outline of a city skyline. There is a large arm, stemming from the profile of the front man, with a large hand pointing toward the city skyline. In the top left quarter are the words "The Theatre Guild presents/ PORGY and BESS/ Music by GEORGE GERSHWIN/ Libretto by/ DUBOSE HEYWARD/ Lyrics by/ DUBOSE HEYWARD and IRA GERSHWIN/ Production direction by/ ROUBEN MAMOULIAN." At the bottom right corner are the words "Gershwin Publishing Corp. / RKO Bldg. New York, N.Y. / Chappell & Co. Inc. / Sole Selling Agent/ Made in U.S.A."
- Topic
- African American
- Jazz (Music)
- Musical Theatre
- Opera (Music)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Vicki Gold Levi
- Object number
- 2013.223.34
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials-Sheet music
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Dress worn by Denyce Graves in Washington National Opera's production of Carmen
- Designed by
- Langman, Donna, American
- Worn by
- Graves, Denyce, American, born 1964
- Medium
- (a): silk satin, silk and cotton brocade, ribbon, cotton tape, glass beads, plastic boning, and metal fasteners;
- (b): silk taffeta, synthetic satin, velvet, synthetic lace, buckram, plastic zipper, and metal fasteners
- Dimensions
- H x W (corset): 21 × 17 3/4 in. (53.3 × 45.1 cm)
- H x W (skirt): 61 x 40 in. (154.9 x 101.6 cm)
- Type
- corsets
- skirts
- Place used
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1993-1994
- Description
- This black corset and pink ruffled skirt were designed by Donna Langman and worn by Denyce Graves as the lead in the Washington National Opera's production of Carmen during the 1993-1994 season. The corset (a) is made from black silk satin and is sleeveless and strapless. A loop of black woven cotton tape is sewn at the top of both sides with black beaded decoration covering the tape and black beaded fringe hanging below it. These beaded pieces are worn draped across the upper arm, not over the shoulder. The corset closes at the center back with a black metal zipper and one (1) hook-and-eye at the top of the zipper. The interior of the corset is lined with a black silk and cotton floral brocade. The seams are pressed open and serged along the raw edges. Flexible boning covered in black ribbon with a woven floral design is hand sewn to the interior to provide stiff shaping. There are sixteen (16) long pieces of boning around the corset and two (2) shorter pieces of boning sewn one at each front side where the arm meets the chest. A cream fabric label is sewn at the interior proper left back with embroidered and handwritten black text reading "Donna Langman / Denyce Graves [handwritten] / new york". Hanger loops made from the black floral ribbon are sewn at each interior side.
- The skirt (b) has tiers of pink iridescent silk taffeta ruffles cascading down the front. A single pink taffeta ruffle runs around the entire bottom of the skirt, which is longer in the back with a slight train. The waist and the back of the skirt are faced in a fuchsia synthetic satin fabric. This fabric is covered on the skirt by a black velvet overlay that wraps around the sides and ends in a v at the center front waist. The velvet is sewn to the skirt around the waist and is tacked around the length of the skirt where the fuchsia fabric meets the pink taffeta ruffle. A length of black lace is sewn around the top edge of the velvet overlay, which resembles a long scarf or shawl wrapped around the waist of a Spanish flamenco style skirt. The skirt closes at the center back using a pink plastic zipper with one (1) metal snap and one (1) metal hook-and-eye. An additional black metal invisible zipper is sewn at the center back of the black velvet overlay, covering the pink metal zipper when closed. Buckram is sewn inside the waistband and the hem of the skirt. The skirt is not lined. Two (2) hanger loops made from pink synthetic fabric are sewn one at each interior side waist.
- Topic
- African American
- Clothing and dress
- Costume
- Local and regional
- Opera (Music)
- Singers (Musicians)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Denyce Graves
- Object number
- 2012.49.2ab
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Clothing-Costume
- 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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Photograph of Denyce Graves wearing a Donna Langman designed dress for "Carmen"
- Photograph by
- Unidentified
- Subject of
- Graves, Denyce, American, born 1964
- Medium
- ink on photographic paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 5 x 3 in. (12.7 x 7.6 cm)
- Type
- color photographs
- portraits
- Place depicted
- The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 2012
- Description
- Full color photograph of American mezzo-soprano opera singer, Denyce Graves, wearing a pink and black satin flamenco-style designed by Donna Langman for Act IV in the Washington National Opera's production of "Carmen". This candid photograph of Graves in costume appears to have been taken while backstage.
- Topic
- African American
- Costume
- Local and regional
- Musical Theatre
- Opera (Music)
- Photography
- Singers (Musicians)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Denyce Graves
- Object number
- 2012.49.3
- Restrictions & Rights
- Unknown - Restrictions Possible
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Broadside for the musical drama "Out of Bondage"
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Subject of
- Hyers, Anna Madah, American, 1855 - 1929
- Hyers, Emma Louise, American, 1857 - 1901
- Hyers Sisters, American, 1867 - ca. 1900
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 8 3/4 x 3 7/8 in. (22.2 x 9.8 cm)
- Type
- broadsides
- Date
- 1876
- Description
- A broadside advertising the musical drama "Out of Bondage", the first play about slavery with an African-American cast. It features the cast, and a synopsis of the three acts that make up the play. The broadside has some slight wear and is affixed to a piece of paper. There is an inscription on the front of the broadside that reads: [Sept. 10th].
- Transcription Center Status
- Transcribed by digital volunteers
- Topic
- African American
- Actors
- Drama (Theatre)
- Musical Theatre
- Opera (Music)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2012.46.74
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public domain
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Advertisements
- 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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Program for a Marian Anderson concert at the War Memorial Opera House
- Published by
- Moss and Hayman Management
- Subject of
- Anderson, Marian, American, 1897 - 1993
- Hurok, Sol, American, 1888 - 1974
- War Memorial Opera House, founded 1932
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- L x W: 8 3/4 x 5 13/16 in. (22.2 x 14.8 cm)
- Type
- programs
- Place depicted
- San Francisco, California, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- March 10, 1958
- Description
- Four page concert program for a Marian Anderson, Contralto, performance at the War Memorial Opera House, Monday Evening, March 10, 1958 at 8:30. Black ink on cream-colored paper. No inscriptions.
- Transcription Center Status
- Transcribed by digital volunteers
- Topic
- African American
- Opera (Music)
- Singers (Musicians)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Jackie Bryant Smith
- Object number
- 2010.66.144
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public Domain
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Marian Anderson, Celebrated Contralto, Recognized as one of the Greatest of All Time
- Published by
- The Associated Publishers, Inc., American, 1921 - 2005
- Subject of
- Anderson, Marian, American, 1897 - 1993
- Medium
- paper (fiber product) and ink
- Dimensions
- L x W: 5 11/16 x 4 in. (14.4 x 10.2 cm)
- Type
- portraits
- Date
- 1947
- Description
- A reproduction of a black-and-white press photograph of singer, Marian Anderson with the following title below the image: "Celebrated Contralto, Recognized as one of the Greatest of All Time".
- Topic
- African American
- Classical (Music)
- Opera (Music)
- Photography
- Singers (Musicians)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Jackie Bryant Smith
- Object number
- 2010.66.145
- Restrictions & Rights
- ©1947 The Associated Publishers, Inc. Permission required for use.
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Promotional and souvenir program autographed by Marian Anderson
- Written by
- Hurok, Sol, American, 1888 - 1974
- Subject of
- Anderson, Marian, American, 1897 - 1993
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- L x W: 11 3/4 x 8 3/4 in. (29.8 x 22.2 cm)
- Type
- programs
- Date
- ca. 1954
- Description
- A program for a performance by Marian Anderson signed by the artist. The cover also includes a full-length photograph of Anderson performing. The contents include several photographs of the artist and a reprint of an article about Anderson's relationship with her mother.
- Transcription Center Status
- Transcribed by digital volunteers
- Topic
- African American
- Families
- Motherhood
- Opera (Music)
- Singers (Musicians)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Jackie Bryant Smith
- Object number
- 2010.66.153
- Restrictions & Rights
- Unknown - Restrictions Possible
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Swedish Red Cross Medal of Honor
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Received by
- Dobbs Janzon, Mattiwilda, American, 1925-2015
- Subject of
- Mountbatten, Louise Alexandra Marie Irene, Swedish, 1889 - 1965
- Medium
- metal, cloth
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 3 1/8 x 2 1/2 x 1/2 in. (7.9 x 6.4 x 1.3 cm)
- Type
- medals
- Date
- 1957
- Description
- The Swedish Red Cross Medal of Honor presented to Mattiwilda Dobbs by Queen consort Louise in1957. The medal has a red and white ribbon tied in a bow at the top. A small metal ring connects the bow to the round medal. The medal has depictions on both sides. One side has three crowns over a cross. Lettering around the interior edge reads: SVENSKA / RODA / KORSET. The other side of the medal features a depiction of a person wearing a cape holding the back and arm of another person. Small writing on the interior edge reads: CARITAS. A leaf like patter circles around the outer edge on both sides of the medal.
- Topic
- African American
- Opera (Music)
- Singers (Musicians)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Mattiwilda Dobbs
- Object number
- 2011.135.3
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Awards and Medals
- 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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Photo of Mattiwilda Dobbs and Swedish Queen consort Louise
- Photograph by
- Unidentified
- Subject of
- Dobbs Janzon, Mattiwilda, American, 1925-2015
- Mountbatten, Louise Alexandra Marie Irene, Swedish, 1889 - 1965
- Medium
- silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 8 x 9 3/4 in. (20.3 x 24.8 cm)
- Type
- gelatin silver prints
- portraits
- Date
- 1957
- Description
- A black and white photograph of Queen consort Louise of Sweden presenting Mattiwilda Dobbs with the orders the Swedish Red Cross at concert at the Stockholm Konserthus.
- Topic
- African American
- Opera (Music)
- Photography
- Singers (Musicians)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Mattiwilda Dobbs
- Object number
- 2011.135.8
- Restrictions & Rights
- Unknown - Restrictions Possible
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- 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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I Got Plenty O' Nuttin'
- Written by
- Gershwin, George, American, 1898 - 1937
- Heyward, DuBose, American, 1885 - 1940
- Gershwin, Ira, American, 1896 - 1983
- Directed by
- Mamoulian, Rouben, American, 1897 - 1987
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 11 3/4 x 9 in. (29.8 x 22.9 cm)
- Type
- sheet music
- Place depicted
- R.K.O. Building Rockefeller Center, New York City, New York County, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1935
- Description
- A piece of sheet music, black ink on discolored paper. The cover has black-and-white drawings depicting a scene from the opera Porgy and Bess.
- Topic
- African American
- Musical Theatre
- Opera (Music)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Arthur Tyrill Farrell Family
- Object number
- 2011.21.100
- Restrictions & Rights
- © 1935 Gershwin Publishing Corp. Copyright renewed, assigned to Chappell & Co. Inc. Permission required for use.
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials-Sheet music
- 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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The Song of Hiawatha Op.30
- Published by
- Novello & Company, British
- Written by
- Coleridge-Taylor, Samuel, British, 1875 - 1912
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 10 3/16 x 6 3/4 x 1/2 in. (25.9 x 17.1 x 1.3 cm)
- Type
- scores
- Place depicted
- London, England, Europe
- New York, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1900
- Description
- Full score for the opera, "The Song of Hiawatha Op. 30", written by the Anglo-African composer, Samuel Coleridge-Taylor. "The Song of Hiawatha Op. 30" is a trilogy of cantatas by Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, produced between 1898 and 1900, which included "Hiawatha's Wedding Feast", "The Death of Minnehaha", and "Hiawatha's Departure". The first part, "Hiawatha's Wedding Feast", was particularly famous for many years and it made the composer's name known throughout the world.
- Topic
- African American
- Opera (Music)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2011.57.29.2
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public domain
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials-Sheet music
- 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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Verdi - Aïda (Highlights)
- Published by
- RCA Records, founded 1901
- Recorded by
- Price, Leontyne, American, born 1927
- Vickers, Jon, Canadian, 1926 - 2015
- Gorr, Rita, Belgian, 1926 - 2012
- Merrill, Robert, American, 1917 - 2004
- Tozzi, Giorgio, American, 1923 - 2011
- Medium
- magnetic tape, paper, plastic
- Dimensions
- Diameter (tape reel): 7 × 1/2 in. (17.8 × 1.3 cm)
- H x W x D (reel box): 7 7/16 × 7 7/16 × 3/4 in. (18.9 × 18.9 × 1.9 cm)
- Type
- audiotapes
- Date
- 1962
- Description
- A tape reel of Verdi-Aida (2016.68.10a) that is housed in a cardboard case (2016.68.10b). The front of the case features a closely framed portrait of Leontyne Price looking upward in costume as the character Aïda from Verdi's opera "Aïda." Above Price's portrait are two equally-sized rectangle text boxes; the rectangle to the left is orange while the rectangle to the right is black. White and black text in the rectangle to the left reads [HIGHLIGHTS / AÏDA / VERDI]. White and orange text in the rectangle to the right reads [PRICE • VICKERS / GORR • MERRILL • TOZZI / SOLTI • / ROME OPERA HOUSE / ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS / Selected by the Metropolitan Opera]. Above these two rectangle text boxes is a series of text boxes aligned with the top edge which contain the record label logo and stereo specifications. The back of the case has black text on a white background that gives information about the tape. The reel has a RCA Victor red label.
- Topic
- African American
- Classical (Music)
- Composers (Musicians)
- Instrumentalists (Musicians)
- Opera (Music)
- Singers (Musicians)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2016.68.10ab
- Restrictions & Rights
- Unknown - Restrictions Possible
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Media Arts-Audio Recordings
- 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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Broadside for a performance by Madame Sissieretta Jones
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Subject of
- Jones, Sissieretta, American, 1868 - 1933
- African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, American, founded 1821
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 8 7/8 x 6 in. (22.5 x 15.2 cm)
- Type
- broadsides
- Date
- 1893
- Description
- Broadside advertising a concert at Oak Street A.M.E. Zion Church of Madame Sissieretta Jones on Thursday April 27, 1893. The advertisment has an engraved vignette of Jones as well as information about the musical concert.
- Topic
- African American
- Opera (Music)
- Singers (Musicians)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2012.46.62
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public domain
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Advertisements
- 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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Satin gown worn by Marian Anderson and Denyce Graves
- Designed by
- Karinska, Barbara, Ukrainian, 1886 - 1983
- Worn by
- Anderson, Marian, American, 1897 - 1993
- Graves, Denyce, American, born 1964
- Medium
- silk satin, silk faille, cotton, synthetic fiber, synthetic and metallic lace, and metal fasteners
- Dimensions
- H x W: 69 x 31 in. (175.3 x 78.7 cm)
- Type
- gowns
- Date
- mid 20th century; altered 2009
- Description
- This pale bronze gown was designed by Barbara Karinska and worn by Marion Anderson, then later altered and worn by Denyce Graves. The gown is made from slubbed silk satin and has a fitted sleeveless bodice with a natural waistline and a full skirt with a slight train. Portions of a cream and metallic gold floral lace are cut and sewn to the bodice around the scoop neckline, along the shoulder straps, and around the waist side seams. The gown closes at the center back with a metal zipper that extends below the waist and one (1) metal hook-and-eye at the top of the zipper.
- The bodice of the dress is lined with an undyed cotton. The interior neckline and shoulder straps are lined with a light brown synthetic fabric, likely an alteration for Graves. The skirt is fully lined in a cream silk faille. A cream fabric label with black woven and handwritten text is sewn at the interior center front waist that reads "KARINSKA / 112 WEST 44TH ST. NEW YORK / Name_______ / Act [handwritten] ANDERSON / Scene_________".
- Topic
- African American
- Clothing and dress
- Costume design
- Opera (Music)
- Singers (Musicians)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Denyce Graves
- Object number
- 2012.49.1
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Clothing-Costume
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Fabric fragments from a dress worn by Marian Anderson altered for Denyce Graves
- Manufactured by
- Unidentified
- Subject of
- Anderson, Marian, American, 1897 - 1993
- Graves, Denyce, American, born 1964
- Medium
- .1: silk satin
- .2: silk
- .3: lace
- .4: silk satin
- Dimensions
- H x W (.1): 6 1/2 × 11 in. (16.5 × 27.9 cm)
- H x W (.2): 8 1/2 × 16 in. (21.6 × 40.6 cm)
- H x W (.3 (largest)): 5 × 5 1/2 in. (12.7 × 14 cm)
- H x W (.4 (largest)): 1 × 39 in. (2.5 × 99.1 cm)
- Type
- swatches
- Date
- 2009
- Description
- Swatches and fragments of original and alteration fabrics from the dress 2012.49.1 worn by Marian Anderson, then altered and worn by Denyce Graves.
- .1: Swatch of ivory silk matte satin used on the exterior of the altered dress.
- .2: Swatch of medium brown lining material used to stabilize the altered dress.
- .3: Three fragments of pink net with metallic gold floral lace used on the altered dress.
- .4: Three fragments of satin facing from the neck and underarms removed from the original dress.
- Topic
- African American
- Clothing and dress
- Costume design
- Opera (Music)
- Singers (Musicians)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Beverly Johnson
- Object number
- 2013.186.1-.4
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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- Classification
- Textiles
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Costume design drawing by Judy Dearing for Porgy and Bess
- Created by
- Dearing, Judy, American, 1940 - 1995
- Medium
- graphite, watercolor, and pigment on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 13 5/8 × 11 in. (34.6 × 27.9 cm)
- Type
- design drawings
- Date
- 1995
- Description
- A costume drawing by Judy Dearing for an unidentified female character in the musical Porgy and Bess. The drawing depicts a woman standing with her hands clasped in front of her waist. She wears a yellow straw hat with a wide brim and a gray gingham shirt dress with three-quarter length sleeves and a skirt that falls to her mid-calf. Her gray shoes have a short heel. The woman and her clothing are outlined in graphite with watercolor and unidentified pigment shading. The stamp for the United Scenic Artists Local 829 is in black ink in the lower left facing corner, with Dearing's signature in black ink below the stamp. The reverse is blank.
- Topic
- African American
- Art
- Costume
- Costume design
- Musical Theatre
- Opera (Music)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2014.128.10
- Restrictions & Rights
- Unknown - Restrictions Possible
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- Classification
- Decorative Arts, Craft, and Design
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Costume design drawing by Judy Dearing for Robbins in Porgy and Bess
- Created by
- Dearing, Judy, American, 1940 - 1995
- Medium
- graphite, watercolor, and pigment on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 13 11/16 × 11 in. (34.8 × 27.9 cm)
- Type
- design drawings
- Date
- 1995
- Description
- A costume design drawing by Judy Dearing for the character Robbins in the musical Porgy and Bess. The drawing depicts a man standing with his hands hanging behind his sides. He wears a brown derby hat with a black hatband, brown round-rimmed glasses, a pale blue and green striped dress shirt, a white necktie, and a matching mustard yellow single-breasted vest and trousers. He has on dark brown oxford shoes. The man and his clothing are outlined in graphite with watercolor and unidentified pigment shading. Written in graphite in the lower left facing corner is the text "Robbins / 22". The reverse is blank.
- Topic
- African American
- Art
- Costume
- Costume design
- Musical Theatre
- Opera (Music)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2014.128.11
- Restrictions & Rights
- Unknown - Restrictions Possible
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- Classification
- Decorative Arts, Craft, and Design
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
-
Costume design drawing by Judy Dearing for Porgy and Bess
- Created by
- Dearing, Judy, American, 1940 - 1995
- Medium
- graphite, watercolor, and pigment on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 13 15/16 × 10 7/8 in. (35.4 × 27.6 cm)
- Type
- design drawings
- Date
- 1995
- Description
- A costume design drawing by Judy Dearing for an unidentified female character in the musical Porgy and Bess. The drawing depicts a standing woman wearing a bronze-toned knee-length sheath dress with full-length sleeves. The dress has a wrap front bodice that is draped across and tied at the woman's left front side waist. She wears dark brown high-heeled shoes. The woman and her clothing are outlined in graphite with watercolor and unidentified pigment shading. The stamp for the United Scenic Artists Local 829 is in black ink in the lower left facing corner, with Dearing's signature in black ink below the stamp.
- Topic
- African American
- Art
- Costume
- Costume design
- Musical Theatre
- Opera (Music)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2014.128.12
- Restrictions & Rights
- Unknown - Restrictions Possible
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Decorative Arts, Craft, and Design
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture