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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
- 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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
- 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
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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
- 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
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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)
- 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
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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)
- 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
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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
- 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
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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
- 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
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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
- 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
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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 ViewCulture/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
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2013.46.22
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public domain