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  • Offering Education

    Created by
    Catlett, Elizabeth, Mexican, 1915 - 2012
    Date
    2003
    Medium
    bronze
    Dimensions
    Overall with Weight: 73 × 31 × 11 1/2 in., 487 lb. (185.4 × 78.7 × 29.2 cm, 220.9 kg)
    Caption
    This sculpture by Elizabeth Catlett, Offering Education, was commissioned by the CarrAmerica Realty Corp. for Terrell Place, an office building in Washington, DC. The building was located on the site of the former Hecht’s Department Store. When the building was renovated in 2004, it was renamed Terrell Place, in commemoration of Mary Church Terrell’s leadership role in the fight to desegregate the store and other public buildings in Washington, D.C. Two other sculptures, Offering Life and Rejecting Injustice were also commissioned from Catlett for the space. The impetus behind the commission was to have artwork in the building’s public space that reflected its history as it intersected with the struggle for equality and civil rights. Each of the three bronze sculptures reflect Catlett’s long-standing interest in African American dignity, struggle, motherhood, and uplift. They all embody her slightly abstracted signature figural style.
    Description
    This large bronze sculpture is in the abstract form of a woman holding an open book. The figure stands with feet apart, her right foot slightly in front of her left. Her arms are positioned out in front of her, each hand supporting one side of an open book. Ripples across the front of her knee-length skirt indicate movement. Her hair is gathered into a bun at the top her head and she stands erect, looking forward.
    Place used
    Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Visual Arts
    Type
    bronzes
    sculptures
    Topic
    Art
    Education
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from the Unit Owners Association of the Offices at Terrell Place, a Condominium. Beacon Partners, LLC and AARP
    Object number
    2016.88.1
    Restrictions & Rights
    © 2020 Catlett Mora Family Trust/Licensed by VAGA at Artists Rights Society (ARS), NY. Permission required for use.
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd502623192-0331-46ac-9f53-79bec7893e6d
  • Offering Life

    Created by
    Catlett, Elizabeth, Mexican, 1915 - 2012
    Date
    2003
    Medium
    bronze
    Dimensions
    Overall with Weight: 56 × 22 × 23 in., 460 lb. (142.2 × 55.9 × 58.4 cm, 208.7 kg)
    Caption
    This sculpture by Elizabeth Catlett, Offering Life, was commissioned by the CarrAmerica Realty Corp. for Terrell Place, an office building in Washington, DC. The building was located on the site of the former Hecht’s Department Store. When the building was renovated in 2004, it was renamed Terrell Place, in commemoration of Mary Church Terrell’s leadership role in the fight to desegregate the store and other public buildings in Washington, D.C. Two other sculptures, Offering Education and Rejecting Injustice were also commissioned from Catlett for the space. The impetus behind the commission was to have artwork in the building’s public space that reflected its history as it intersected with the struggle for equality and civil rights. Each of the three bronze sculptures reflect Catlett’s long-standing interest in African American dignity, struggle, motherhood, and uplift. They all embody her slightly abstracted signature figural style.
    Description
    This large bronze sculpture is in the slightly abstract form of a seated woman holding a child upon her lap. The figure is seated upright with the child upright on her lap. Her right hand holds the child's waist and her left hand rests on her thigh. Her knees and feet are slightly apart and placed squarely on the ground. She gazes straight ahead.
    Place used
    Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Visual Arts
    Type
    bronzes
    sculptures
    Topic
    Art
    Motherhood
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from the Unit Owners Association of the Offices at Terrell Place, a Condominium. Beacon Partners, LLC and AARP
    Object number
    2016.88.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    © 2020 Catlett Mora Family Trust/Licensed by VAGA at Artists Rights Society (ARS), NY. Permission required for use.
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd50f9e6068-06af-492c-9b17-e32568d1ed09
  • Rejecting Injustice

    Created by
    Catlett, Elizabeth, Mexican, 1915 - 2012
    Date
    2003
    Medium
    bronze
    Dimensions
    Overall with Weight: 73 × 11 × 42 in., 491 lb. (185.4 × 27.9 × 106.7 cm, 222.7 kg)
    Caption
    This sculpture by Elizabeth Catlett, Rejecting Injustice, was commissioned by the CarrAmerica Realty Corp. for Terrell Place, an office building in Washington, DC. The building was located on the site of the former Hecht’s Department Store. When the building was renovated in 2004, it was renamed Terrell Place, in commemoration of Mary Church Terrell’s leadership role in the fight to desegregate the store and other public buildings in Washington, D.C. Two other sculptures, Offering Education and Offering Life, were also commissioned from Catlett for the space. The impetus behind the commission was to have artwork in the building’s public space that reflected its history as it intersected with the struggle for equality and civil rights. Each of the three bronze sculptures reflect Catlett’s long-standing interest in African American dignity, struggle, motherhood, and uplift. They all embody her slightly abstracted signature figural style.
    Description
    This large bronze sculpture is in the slightly abstract form of a standing woman. She stands in a three-quarter turn with her feet apart, left leg in front and her right foot behind her at a forty-five degree angle to the rest of her. Her left arm is held up in front of her, her elbow bent and her hand in front of her face. Her right hand rests on her right hip.
    Place used
    Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Visual Arts
    Type
    bronzes
    sculptures
    Topic
    Art
    Justice
    Resistance
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from the Unit Owners Association of the Offices at Terrell Place, a Condominium. Beacon Partners, LLC and AARP
    Object number
    2016.88.3
    Restrictions & Rights
    © 2020 Catlett Mora Family Trust/Licensed by VAGA at Artists Rights Society (ARS), NY. Permission required for use.
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd51907b795-a9e2-4228-bb21-80cc1bc246b0
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    Circular desk calendar owned by Mary Church Terrell

    Created by
    Galt & Bro Inc., American, 1802 - 2001
    Subject of
    Terrell, Mary Church, American, 1863 - 1954
    Owned by
    Terrell, Mary Church, American, 1863 - 1954
    Date
    1892-1934
    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)
    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.
    Place collected
    Highland Beach, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States, North and Central America
    Collection title
    Mary Church Terrell Family Archive
    Classification
    Archival Collections
    Tools and Equipment-Domestic
    Type
    perpetual calendars
    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
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5ef1b0cb2-d39f-438d-a6ab-0a9a6d6e2080
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    Opera glasses and case owned by Mary Church Terrell

    Created by
    Lemaire, French, 1846 - 1955
    Owned by
    Terrell, Mary Church, American, 1863 - 1954
    Date
    late 19th-mid 20th century
    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)
    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.
    Place collected
    Highland Beach, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States, North and Central America
    Place made
    Paris, Île-de-France, France, Europe
    Collection title
    Mary Church Terrell Family Archive
    Classification
    Archival Collections
    Tools and Equipment-Personal use
    Type
    opera glasses
    cases (containers)
    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
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd59b5093de-622e-41b1-be29-adec38c8ffc1
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    Commemorative bell from the 1883 Swiss National Exhibition

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Owned by
    Terrell, Mary Church, American, 1863 - 1954
    Date
    1883
    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)
    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.
    Place used
    Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland, Europe
    Place collected
    Highland Beach, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States, North and Central America
    Collection title
    Mary Church Terrell Family Archive
    Classification
    Archival Collections
    Tools and Equipment-Ceremonial Tools
    Type
    commemoratives
    bells (idiophones)
    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
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd53677e1bb-5bb7-4b0d-ac54-0b21eb33e103
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    Service Award pin for Mary Church Terrell from the NACW

    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
    Date
    1900
    Medium
    metal
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 1 1/2 × 1 5/16 × 3/16 in. (3.8 × 3.3 × 0.4 cm)
    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.
    Place collected
    Highland Beach, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States, North and Central America
    Collection title
    Mary Church Terrell Family Archive
    Classification
    Awards and Medals
    Archival Collections
    Type
    pins (jewelry)
    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
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd59f5dc8f5-15c6-4c05-99f5-0c91b1c79344
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    Pin for the National Association of Colored Women's Clubs

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    National Association of Colored Women's Clubs, American, founded 1896
    Owned by
    Terrell, Mary Church, American, 1863 - 1954
    Date
    1896-1954
    Medium
    metal, enamel
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 15/16 × 11/16 × 1/4 in. (2.4 × 1.7 × 0.6 cm)
    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.
    Place collected
    Highland Beach, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States, North and Central America
    Collection title
    Mary Church Terrell Family Archive
    Classification
    Awards and Medals
    Archival Collections
    Type
    pins (jewelry)
    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
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5a110ca9c-0f34-444d-bd1f-20adec70cf2d
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    Gold pencil and case owned by the Terrell family

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Owned by
    Terrell, Mary Church, American, 1863 - 1954
    Date
    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)
    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.
    Place collected
    Highland Beach, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States, North and Central America
    Collection title
    Mary Church Terrell Family Archive
    Classification
    Archival Collections
    Tools and Equipment-Personal use
    Type
    mechanical pencils
    cases (containers)
    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
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5c52ad9cf-6bd8-40a4-874f-6fef22dd7c40
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    Gavel used by Judge Robert Terrell

    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
    Date
    1914
    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)
    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.
    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
    Collection title
    Mary Church Terrell Family Archive
    Classification
    Archival Collections
    Tools and Equipment-Occupational
    Type
    gavels (ceremonial mallets)
    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
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd54491051f-ef08-4a77-b4f5-3d408f0726e7
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    Gelatin silver print of Mary Church Terrell

    Photograph by
    Addison N. Scurlock, American, 1883 - 1964
    Subject of
    Terrell, Mary Church, American, 1863 - 1954
    Owned by
    Terrell, Mary Church, American, 1863 - 1954
    Date
    ca. 1910
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image and Sheet): 7 × 5 in. (17.8 × 12.7 cm)
    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].
    Place captured
    Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
    Collection title
    Mary Church Terrell Family Archive
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Archival Collections
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    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
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5b18e887b-5c9b-4759-b70b-e4d856030743
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    Letter to Mary Church Terrell from Joseph Douglass

    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
    Date
    May 31, 1911
    On View
    Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 053
    Exhibition
    Musical Crossroads
    Medium
    ink on paper (fiber product)
    Dimensions
    H x W: 11 × 8 3/8 in. (27.9 × 21.3 cm)
    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")]
    Place made
    Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials-Business and Legal Documents
    Type
    letters (correspondence)
    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
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5c69c705b-7adc-43ce-84c5-697d665e5b1e
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