Photograph by

Scurlock, Addison N., American, 1883 - 1964

Subject of

Terrell, Mary Church, American, 1863 - 1954

Owned by

Terrell, Mary Church, American, 1863 - 1954

Medium

silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper

Dimensions

H x W (Image and Sheet): 7 × 5 in. (17.8 × 12.7 cm)

Type

gelatin silver prints

Collection title

Mary Church Terrell Family Archive

Classification

Media Arts-Photography

Archival Collections

Place captured

Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America

Date

ca. 1910

Description

A black and white photograph of Mary Church Terrell (TA2017.13.10.2). She is depicted seated in profile from the waist up. The left side of her face is visible. She is wearing a light colored beaded and fringed evening dress. She wears her hair in a loose up-do. There is a photographer's stamp embossed in the bottom left corner. There are several handwritten inscriptions on the reverse, one reading [Mary Church Terrell] and the another reading [Defender].

Topic

Activism

Education

Local and regional

Photography

Social reform

Women

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Ray and Jean Langston in memory of Mary Church and Robert Terrell

Object number

TA2017.13.10.2

Restrictions & Rights

No Known Copyright Restrictions

Created by

Galt & Bro Inc., American, 1802 - 2001

Subject of

Terrell, Mary Church, American, 1863 - 1954

Owned by

Terrell, Mary Church, American, 1863 - 1954

Medium

metal, plastic, wood, ink, backing

Dimensions

H x W x D: 5 3/8 × 5 1/4 × 11/16 in. (13.7 × 13.3 × 1.7 cm)

Type

perpetual calendars

Collection title

Mary Church Terrell Family Archive

Classification

Archival Collections

Tools and Equipment-Domestic

On View

NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Concourse, C 050

Place collected

Highland Beach, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States, North and Central America

Date

1892-1934

Description

Desk calendar monogrammed for Mary Church Terrell. The round calendar has an engraved metal frame with a flower motif. [MCT] is engraved in the center. Months and days are stamped on two (2) pieces of inset plastic. The larger piece with the days turns using a central nob on the metal frame. The bottom of the frame has two (2) small metal feet and there is an attached wood stand on the back to stand the calendar upright. The wood backing and plastic inset are detached from the frame and are in fragile condition. The plastic has yellowed.

Topic

Domestic life

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Ray and Jean Langston in memory of Mary Church and Robert Terrell

Object number

A2017.13.1.12

Restrictions & Rights

No Known Copyright Restrictions

Created by

Lemaire, French, 1846 - 1955

Owned by

Terrell, Mary Church, American, 1863 - 1954

Medium

glasses:metal, plastic, glass, mother of pearl;

case: leather, silk, metal, paper, ink

Dimensions

H x W x D (case): 2 3/4 × 4 5/8 × 2 in. (7 × 11.7 × 5.1 cm)

H x W x D (glasses): 2 1/4 × 4 × 1 1/2 in. (5.7 × 10.2 × 3.8 cm)

Type

opera glasses

cases (containers)

Collection title

Mary Church Terrell Family Archive

Classification

Archival Collections

Tools and Equipment-Personal use

On View

NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Concourse, C 050

Place collected

Highland Beach, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States, North and Central America

Place made

Paris, Île-de-France, France, Europe

Date

late 19th-mid 20th century

Description

Small opera glasses and case owned by Mary Church Terrell. The metal opera glasses (a) have inlaid mother of pearl decoration. Around the rim of each eyecup [LEMAIRE PARIS] is printed. The text on the left side is significantly deteriorated. The lens glass has some deterioration and the metal is tarnished. The green leather case (b) has a blue silk lining. There is a button closure to open the hinged lid. The sides seams are torn and the leather is abraded. The case handle is partially detached. There is a handwritten numerical notation inside the lid.

Topic

Amusements

Domestic life

Fashion

Opera (Music)

Theatre

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Ray and Jean Langston in memory of Mary Church and Robert Terrell

Object number

A2017.13.1.16ab

Restrictions & Rights

No Known Copyright Restrictions

Created by

Unidentified

Subject of

National Association of Colored Women's Clubs, American, founded 1896

Terrell, Mary Church, American, 1863 - 1954

Owned by

Terrell, Mary Church, American, 1863 - 1954

Medium

metal

Dimensions

H x W x D: 1 1/2 × 1 5/16 × 3/16 in. (3.8 × 3.3 × 0.4 cm)

Type

pins (jewelry)

Collection title

Mary Church Terrell Family Archive

Classification

Awards and Medals

Archival Collections

On View

NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Concourse, C 050

Place collected

Highland Beach, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States, North and Central America

Date

1900

Description

Pin award for Mary Church Terrell from the National Association of Colored Women’s Clubs (NACWC). The rose gold metal has [Past President] engraved on a small banner. There is a plaque attached by chains which reads [Service Award / 1896-1900 / Mary Church Terrell / NACW]. The plaque has a wreath and bow border design. The pin is adhered to the reverse of the banner.

Topic

Activism

Associations and institutions

Social reform

Women

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Ray and Jean Langston in memory of Mary Church and Robert Terrell

Object number

A2017.13.1.43

Restrictions & Rights

No Known Copyright Restrictions

Created by

Unidentified

Owned by

Terrell, Mary Church, American, 1863 - 1954

Medium

gold, leather, metal, lining

Dimensions

H x W x D (pencil): 2 1/2 × 5/16 × 5/16 in. (6.4 × 0.8 × 0.8 cm)

H x W x D (case, closed): 3/4 × 2 9/16 × 13/16 in. (1.9 × 6.5 × 2.1 cm)

Type

mechanical pencils

cases (containers)

Collection title

Mary Church Terrell Family Archive

Classification

Archival Collections

Tools and Equipment-Personal use

On View

NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Concourse, C 050

Place collected

Highland Beach, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States, North and Central America

Date

1863-1954

Description

Mechanical pencil and case owned by the Terrell family. The miniature mechanical pencil (a) is gold. The small pencil had a chevron pattern and a ring at the end. The pencil is inside a black and tan leather case (b) with border detailing. The case has a red lining and a hook closure. The top of the case is damaged and flaking.

Topic

Correspondence

Domestic life

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Ray and Jean Langston in memory of Mary Church and Robert Terrell

Object number

A2017.13.1.54ab

Restrictions & Rights

No Known Copyright Restrictions

Created by

Unidentified

Owned by

Terrell, Mary Church, American, 1863 - 1954

Medium

metal, string

Dimensions

H x W x D: 5 3/4 × 5 15/16 × 5 15/16 in. (14.6 × 15.1 × 15.1 cm)

Type

commemoratives

bells (idiophones)

Collection title

Mary Church Terrell Family Archive

Classification

Archival Collections

Tools and Equipment-Ceremonial Tools

On View

NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Concourse, C 050

Place used

Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland, Europe

Place collected

Highland Beach, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States, North and Central America

Date

1883

Description

Commemorative bell from the 1883 Swiss National Exhibition. The metal bell has a rectangular handle at top. There is star detailing around the top border. The center front has raised relief text which reads [DIPLOME / L’EXPOSITION / NATIONALE SUISS / ZURICH 1883]. Below this [ROSA] is engraved on the rim. Each side of the bell has a central raised design, including a wheat sheaf on the back. There is a yellow string tied around the base of the clapper.

Topic

Education

Government

International affairs

Travel

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Ray and Jean Langston in memory of Mary Church and Robert Terrell

Object number

A2017.13.1.4

Restrictions & Rights

No Known Copyright Restrictions

Written by

Douglass, Joseph Henry, American, 1871 - 1935

Received by

Terrell, Mary Church, American, 1863 - 1954

Subject of

Stowe, Harriet Beecher, American, 1811 - 1896

National Association of Colored Women's Clubs, American, founded 1896

Medium

ink on paper (fiber product)

Dimensions

H x W: 11 × 8 3/8 in. (27.9 × 21.3 cm)

Type

letters (correspondence)

Classification

Documents and Published Materials-Business and Legal Documents

Exhibition

Musical Crossroads

On View

NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 053

Place made

Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America

Date

May 31, 1911

Description

Letter to Mrs. Terrell from Joseph H. Douglass, grandson of Frederick Douglass, dated May 31, 1911. Single page written on Douglass' personal stationary. Black ink on tan paper. Letter head at the top reads [JOSEPH H. DOUGLASS / Solo Violinist / ENGAGEMENTS ACCEPTED / FOR RECITALS / CONCERTS AND CHURCH / SERVICES / NOW TOURING AMERICA]. Along the left side of the page is a text box containing five quotes from newspapers titled [PRESS COMMENTS]. The handwritten letter reads [1644 Fla. ave N. W. / Wash. D.C. May 31st 1911 / My dear Mrs Terrell: / Replying to your esteemed / favor just received, will say / that it is my pleasure to / accept the invitation to the present / and render a violin selection / on the occasion of the one hun- / dredth anniversary of Harriet / Beecher Stowe. / I thank you for the oppor- / tunity and honor which enables / me to add my little mite / in the celebration of that noble / woman's birth as well as to appear / before such a body of honored women. / I am proud of the fact that / among those mentioned in your / letter, none will be more represen- / tative or distinguished among the / speakers of the meeting than your / honored self. / Yours most sincerely / Joseph H. Douglass / (P.S. / I have carefully / noted the date June 14")]

Topic

Classical (Music)

Instrumentalists (Musicians)

Political organizations

Social reform

Women

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number

2013.46.22

Restrictions & Rights

Public domain

Created by

Unidentified

Subject of

National Association of Colored Women's Clubs, American, founded 1896

Owned by

Terrell, Mary Church, American, 1863 - 1954

Medium

metal, enamel

Dimensions

H x W x D: 15/16 × 11/16 × 1/4 in. (2.4 × 1.7 × 0.6 cm)

Type

pins (jewelry)

Collection title

Mary Church Terrell Family Archive

Classification

Awards and Medals

Archival Collections

On View

NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Concourse, C 050

Place collected

Highland Beach, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States, North and Central America

Date

1896-1954

Description

Pin from the National Association of Colored Women’s Club (NACWC). The pin has an oval border with an image of the NACWC emblem. There are two (2) girls helping each other climb. On the right side is a white and purple enamel banner that has gold-colored text which reads [LIFTING / AS WE / CLIMB]. The pin clasp is attached horizontally on the center back.

Topic

Activism

Associations and institutions

Social reform

Women

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Ray and Jean Langston in memory of Mary Church and Robert Terrell

Object number

A2017.13.1.45

Restrictions & Rights

No Known Copyright Restrictions

Created by

Armstrong Manual Training School, American, founded 1902

Subject of

Judge Terrell, Robert Herberton, American, 1857 - 1925

Owned by

Judge Terrell, Robert Herberton, American, 1857 - 1925

Medium

cedar, silver

Dimensions

H x W x D: 1 3/4 × 2 3/4 × 1 3/4 in. (4.4 × 7 × 4.4 cm)

Type

gavels (ceremonial mallets)

Collection title

Mary Church Terrell Family Archive

Classification

Archival Collections

Tools and Equipment-Occupational

On View

NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Concourse, C 050

Place made

Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America

Place collected

Highland Beach, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States, North and Central America

Date

1914

Description

Gavel head owned by Judge Robert Terrell. The gavel handle is missing. There is a metal plaque nailed around the center of the gavel head. The metal has engraved text on scroll motifs which reads [JUDGE ROBERT H. TERRELL / MAY 29, 1914. / MADE BY BOYS, A·M·T·S· / CEDAR FROM / CEDAR HILL]. There is wear on the sides on the gavel.

Topic

Education

Law

Local and regional

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Ray and Jean Langston in memory of Mary Church and Robert Terrell

Object number

A2017.13.1.7

Restrictions & Rights

No Known Copyright Restrictions