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BLK Vol. 1 No. 7
- Published by
- Bell, Alan, American
- Edited by
- Bell, Alan, American
- Subject of
- Pamplin, Roger V. Jr., American, died 1990
- Minority AIDS Project, American, founded 1985
- Wayans, Damon, American, born 1960
- Slick Rick, British American, born 1965
- Winfrey, Oprah, American, born 1954
- Waters, Maxine, American, born 1938
- Rev. Bean, Carl, American, born 1944
- Dr. Uribe, Virginia, American, 1933 - 2019
- Hemphill, Essex, American, 1957 - 1995
- National Association of Black and White Men Together, American, founded 1980
- Date
- June 1989
- Medium
- ink on paper (fiber product)
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 10 13/16 × 8 1/4 × 1/8 in. (27.4 × 20.9 × 0.3 cm)
- Description
- The 7th issue of BLK magazine, published June 1989. The front cover features an image of bodybuilder and AIDS activist Roger V. Pamplin, Jr. Pamplin, visible from the waist up, stands looking at the camera and smiling, wearing a polo shirt. At top left,[BLK] is printed in large, bold, white uppercase letters within a red rectangular textbox. The date and issue [Number 7, June] are printed just below the title. There are 30 pages in total, with articles, advertisements, classifieds, black and white photographs, and cartoon illustrations originally from Ebony Magazine with new captions written by BLK throughout.
- The inside cover features an ad for the [Minority AIDS Project], listing the organization’s services. The content opens with a section entitled [WORD UP] with short blurbs on media and culture items, including a Johnny Walker advertisement featuring two men, a review of Damon Wayans offensive and homophobic stand up set, commentary on a Slick Rick song and a report that Washington DC clergy persons and council members have rejected a series of AIDS prevention posters because of explicit references to condoms. The next two pages contain the calendar of events, titled [BLK BOARD], and the letters to the editors, titled [BLK MAIL].
- There are three feature articles: [Harassment vs. Protection: Police actions at Hollywood bar stir feelings of ambivalence], [The Truth about Stonewall: Lesbians, gay men of color, drag queens and young people start modern gay movement] with a timeline titled [Major Events in Black Gay History Since Stonewall], and a profile of Roger V. Pamplin, Jr. titled [It Happened to Me: Brawny bodybuilder describes how he got AIDS and how he denied it].
- In the [Blk Community News] section, the articles include: [U.S. Appeals Court Tells Army to Reinstate Black Soldier but Avoids Hearing Constitutional Issue], [L.A. Gets New Magazine], [Curtis Tucker Jr. Gets MECLA Award for Dad], [New L.A. Black Lesbian Panel to Meet Monthly], Winfrey Rumor Proves Untrue, Reporter Fired, Papers Removed; Beau Said to Reconsider Union], [Los Angeles Panel Oks AIDS Training Funds], [Waters Tapped for Marshall in Pride Parade; Carl bean, Virginia Uribe to Receive Top CSW Honors], [Ousted Members Form New Police Liaison Group], [Harvey Milk Demo Club Leaves Cop Task Force], [Essex Hemphill Seeks Black Gay Manuscripts]. There is also a photograph from the “Hot, Horney and Healthy” workshop program sponsored by the National Task Force on AIDS Prevention of the National Association Black and White Men Together.
- The issue continues with an obituary section titled [BLK VEIL]. This is followed by a gossip column titled [Read My Lips], a directory titled [BLK LIST] and the issue concludes with a classified ads section titled [BLK MARKET].
- There are advertisements throughout, including: [Stonewall 20: A Generation of Pride], [Dinner & Program Honoring Jewel Williams on her 50th Birthday], [Being Alive / People With AIDS ACTION COALITION], [Unity Fellowship Church / A Church For All People], [CATCH ONE DISCO], [A DIFFERENT LIGHT] bookstore, [Hot, Horny and Health!] AIDS prevention program, [976-CAMP], [970-WOLF], [976 HUGE], and [MIDTOWNE SPA]. The back cover consists of a full page ad for the [KEITH MEDICAL GROUP].
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials-Published Works
- Topic
- Activism
- Caricature and cartoons
- Communities
- Health
- Identity
- LGBTQ
- Mass media
- Sexuality
- U.S. History, 1969-2001
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Alan Bell
- Object number
- 2018.108.7
- Restrictions & Rights
- © BLK Publishing Company, Inc.
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Healing doll
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Date
- 1880s
- On ViewCommunity/Third Floor, 3 050
- Exhibition
- Making a Way Out of No Way
- Medium
- wood, metal
- Dimensions
- 8 5/8 × 2 3/8 × 1 7/8 in. (21.9 × 6 × 4.8 cm)
- Description
- Hand-carved wooden doll. Figure has human-like body, with carved legs, a head, and arms. Figure's arms are conncected to body using nails at shoulders. Arms have ability to move forward and backward. Figure appears to have some sort of headwear carved in to the top of the figures head. A rusted nail protrudes out of the figures mouth area.
- Cultural Place
- Georgia, United States, Sea Islands, North and Central America
- Classification
- Religious and Sacred Objects
- Tools and Equipment-Ceremonial Tools
- Type
- voodoo dolls
- Topic
- African diaspora
- Folklife
- Religion
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Oprah Winfrey
- Object number
- 2014.312.10
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Pinback button supporting Oprah Winfrey as John Kerry’s running mate
- Manufactured by
- Unidentified
- Subject of
- Winfrey, Oprah, American, born 1954
- Secretary of State Kerry, John, American, born 1943
- Date
- ca. 2004
- Medium
- ink on paper with metal and plastic laminate
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 2 3/16 × 2 3/16 × 1/4 in. (5.6 × 5.6 × 0.6 cm)
- Description
- A pinback button supporting Oprah Winfrey as a Vice Presidential running mate for Senator John Kerry's 2004 presidential campaign. The button is red with white, block text the reads, [THE BEST/ FOR 2004 / JOHN / KERRY / & / OPRAH / WINFREY]. Below the text are two, cropped, color photographic images of John Kerry and Oprah Winfrey. Kerry is depicted from the shoulders up, in three quarters profile. He is looking towards the left side of the button. He is wearing a black jacket, white button down shirt, and a pink tie. Winfrey is depicted from the waist up, facing the viewer, with her arms slightly extended. She is wearing a grey, off-the-shoulders, wrap dress. Her image overlays Kerry's. The back of the button is silver toned with a silver toned pin.
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
- Topic
- Actors
- Politics (Practical)
- Television
- U.S. History, 2001-
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Dr. Rhea L. Combs
- Object number
- 2017.72.1
- Restrictions & Rights
- Unknown - Restrictions Possible
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Cotton is King - Plantation Scene, Georgia
- Photograph by
- Strohmeyer & Wyman, American, unknown-1901
- Published by
- Underwood & Underwood, American, 1881 - 1940s
- Subject of
- Unidentified Child or Children
- Unidentified Man or Men
- Unidentified Woman or Women
- Date
- 1895
- Medium
- albumen and silver on paper with cardboard
- Dimensions
- H x W (Card): 3 1/2 × 7 1/16 in. (8.9 × 17.9 cm)
- Description
- A black-and-white stereoscopic photograph depicting a group of men, women, and children picking cotton in a field. A white man on a horse can be seen in the background watching the group. Green type below the photograph reads, [(21)-5078 Cotton is King - Plantation Scene, Georgia./COPYRIGHT 1895 by Strohmeyer & Wyman]. Publisher and manufacturers information appear on left and right side of photograph. Description of the scene and the cotton industry appears on the back of the stereoscopic card.
- Place depicted
- Georgia, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Type
- albumen prints
- stereoscopic photographs
- Topic
- Agriculture
- American South
- Labor
- Photography
- U.S. History, 1865-1921
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Oprah Winfrey
- Object number
- 2014.312.171
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public domain
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Harpo Studios jacket worn by Bill Camacho on set of The Oprah Winfrey Show
- Manufactured by
- Hilton Apparel, founded 1980
- Worn by
- Camacho, Bill, American
- Subject of
- Harpo, Inc., American, founded 1986
- Date
- 1990-2011
- Medium
- synthetic fiber, leather, nylon thread, and metal fasteners
- Dimensions
- H x W x D (on form): 27 1/2 × 26 × 13 1/2 in. (69.9 × 66 × 34.3 cm)
- Description
- This jacket was worn by Bill Camacho during his employment as a crew member for The Oprah Winfrey Show. The body of the jacket is made from heavy black synthetic fleece while the full-length sleeves and the standard collar are made from caramel colored leather. The jacket closes at the center front with a black metal zipper and three (3) metal snaps, one at the center front neck and two at the waistband. The cuffs and the waistband are made from ribbed black synthetic fabric. There are two (2) patch pockets with flap closures, one at each front side waist. The flaps close with one (1) metal snap at the center. Two (2) welted pockets, with the welts made from the caramel leather, open vertically at the exterior side of each front waist patch pocket. The name "Camacho" is machine-embroidered in white thread at the proper left front chest. A large design in silver, teal, yellow, purple, and black thread is embroidered at the center back across the shoulders. The design features an oval sign with the text "HARPO / STUDIOS" inside it. The sign is above a building placed catty-corner and with a banner on the building reading "THE OPRAH WINFREY SHOW".
- The jacket is fully lined in a black synthetic fabric that is quilted in a grid set on point throughout. There is one (1) welted pocket at the interior proper left waist with the welts made from the caramel leather. White stabilizing material is present where the reverse of the designs on the back and left chest are embroidered. There is a manufacturer's tag sewn at the interior center back neck that reads "HILTON / ACTIVE APPAREL / RN 71661 / MADE IN THE U.S.A." with two smaller tags below it, one indicating size and the second identifying the item as made in the United States.
- Place used
- Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Clothing-Historical
- Type
- jackets
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Oprah Winfrey
- Object number
- 2016.7.1
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Peach dress and belt worn by Oprah Winfrey on The Oprah Winfrey Show
- Designed by
- Scott, L'Wren, American, 1964 - 2014
- Worn by
- Oprah Winfrey, American, born 1954
- Subject of
- Harpo, Inc., American, founded 1986
- Date
- 2011
- On ViewConcourse 1, C1 053
- Exhibition
- A Changing America: 1968 and Beyond
- Medium
- a: silk twill, synthetic fiber, and metal fasteners;
- b: silk chiffon, silk twill, and metal fasteners
- Dimensions
- H x W x D ((ab) on form): 43 1/2 × 26 × 14 in. (110.5 × 66 × 35.6 cm)
- H x W ((b) flat): 29 × 41 1/4 in. (73.7 × 104.8 cm)
- Description
- This peach dress (a) and pleated chiffon belt (b) were designed by L'Wren Scott and worn by Oprah Winfrey during the series finale of The Oprah Winfrey Show in May 2011. The dress is made from a peach twill silk and has a fitted bodice that ends at the natural waist. A band of self-fabric piping trims the scoop neckline. The sleeves are 3/4 length and straight cut. A band of self-fabric decorative piping is sewn near the hem of the sleeves. The pencil skirt falls to the mid-calf and has a 5 1/2-inch slit at the center back. The dress closes at the center back with a metal zipper painted peach to match the fabric, which extends from the neckline to the lower back. One (1) metal hook-and-eye is sewn above the zipper. The interior bodice and skirt of the dress are lined with a cream mesh synthetic fabric, while the sleeves are not lined. A length of peach thread is sewn at each interior top shoulder that can be closed with one (1) small metal snap each. The hem of the skirt is turned to the interior and edged with peach lace on the seam. The hem of the skirt lining is edged in cream lace. A white rectangular fabric label with plum embroidery reading "L'Wren Scott" is sewn at the interior proper left back side below the neckline.
- This pleated chiffon belt accompanies the peach dress (a). The chiffon fabric is dyed in an ombre ranging from peach to mauve. The waistband of the belt is faced in the chiffon with only the peach to pale pink ombre. It closes at the proper right front side with three (3) flat metal hook-and-eyes and one (1) metal snap. The closure is behind a stiff rectangular material covered in the peach chiffon. Extending below the closure are three tiered flounces of the pleated chiffon featuring the full range of ombre colors. The interior of the waistband is lined in the same peach fabric used for the dress (a). Four (4) pieces of vertically-oriented boning are sewn inside the lining at intervals around the waistband. A white rectangular fabric label with plum embroidery reading "L'Wren Scott" is sewn at the interior proper left side.
- Place used
- Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Clothing-Costume
- Type
- dresses
- Topic
- Actors
- Clothing and dress
- Communication
- Costume
- Entertainers
- Fashion
- Fashion design
- Mass media
- Television
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Oprah Winfrey
- Object number
- 2016.7.2ab
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Red suit worn by Oprah Winfrey during the car giveaway on The Oprah Winfrey Show
- Designed by
- Céline, French, founded 1945
- Worn by
- Oprah Winfrey, American, born 1954
- Subject of
- Harpo, Inc., American, founded 1986
- Date
- 2004
- Medium
- .1: wool and nylon blend cloth with plastic buttons;
- .2: wool and nylon blend cloth with metal fasteners
- Dimensions
- H x W x D ((.1-.2) on form): 39 1/4 × 23 × 11 1/2 in. (99.7 × 58.4 × 29.2 cm)
- H x W x D ((.1) on form): 22 1/2 × 23 × 11 1/2 in. (57.2 × 58.4 × 29.2 cm)
- H x W x D ((.2) on form): 24 3/4 × 14 1/2 × 10 1/2 in. (62.9 × 36.8 × 26.7 cm)
- Description
- This red suit, consisting of a jacket (.1) and skirt (.2), was designed by Céline and worn by Oprah Winfrey on an episode of The Oprah Winfrey Show that aired in September 2004. The suit is made from a red wool and nylon blend boucle fabric. The fitted jacket has a shawl collar with an open neckline and closes proper right side over left side at the center front with two (2) large round brown tortoise-shell plastic buttons with the text "CELINE" etched on them and two (2) smaller buttons of the same design. The two (2) smaller buttons cannot be seen from the facing side. Two (2) additional decorative large round buttons of the same design are sewn on the proper right side corresponding to the placement of the functioning buttons on the proper left side. The 3/4-length sleeves are cut straight and do not have cuffs. The back of the jacket has seaming and pleating for a form-fitting silhouette, though the waistband around the front and back has a slight flare. The interior of the jacket is not lined. There are two (2) red transparent plastic buttons on the interior proper left front side that are backing the large tortoiseshell buttons on the facing side for stabilization. The large buttons on the proper right side are stabilized by the smaller tortoiseshell buttons. Three (3) labels are sewn at the interior center back neck. The top label is white fabric with gray embroidered text reading "FINITION MAIN." The middle label is sewn to the bottom edge of the top label and is white fabric with gray embroidered text reading "CELINE". The bottom label is sewn to the bottom edge of the middle label and is white paper with black preprinted text and handwritten black ink text with style, size, fiber content, and care information.
- The pencil skirt (.2) falls just below the knee and has an 8-inch slit at the center back. The skirt closes at the center back waist with one (1) metal hook-and-eye and a red metal invisible zipper. The skirt is not lined. There are three (3) labels sewn at the interior back to the proper left of the zipper. The top label is white fabric with gray embroidered text reading "CELINE". The next label has sizing information. Sewn to the bottom of the top label and behind the size label is a white paper label with black preprinted text and handwritten black ink text with style, size, fiber content, and care information.
- Place used
- Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Clothing-Costume
- Topic
- Actors
- Clothing and dress
- Communication
- Costume
- Entertainers
- Fashion
- Fashion design
- Mass media
- Television
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Oprah Winfrey
- Object number
- 2016.7.3.1-2
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Three red car bows from the car giveaway episode of The Oprah Winfrey Show
- Manufactured by
- Unidentified
- Used by
- Harpo, Inc., American, founded 1986
- Date
- 2004
- Medium
- .1: synthetic velvet ribbon, elastic cord, and foam;
- .2: synthetic velvet ribbon, elastic cord, and foam;
- .3: synthetic velvet ribbon, elastic cord, and wire
- Dimensions
- H x W x D (.1): 44 × 19 1/2 × 9 in. (111.8 × 49.5 × 22.9 cm)
- H x W x D (.2): 50 × 22 1/2 × 10 in. (127 × 57.2 × 25.4 cm)
- H x W x D (.3): 8 × 21 1/2 × 19 1/2 in. (20.3 × 54.6 × 49.5 cm)
- Description
- .1: A red bow made from synthetic velvet ribbon that was placed on a car for an audience giveaway on The Oprah Winfrey Show in 2004. The multiple loops of the bow are held together with red elastic cord. Two tails with bias cut ends extend below the bow. There are (2) strips of adhesive foam with a protective cover over them, one on each tail near the bow.
- .2: A red bow made from synthetic velvet ribbon that was placed on a car for an audience giveaway on The Oprah Winfrey Show in 2004. The multiple loops of the bow are held together with red elastic cord. Two tails with bias cut ends extend below the bow. There are (2) strips of adhesive foam with a protective cover over them, one on each tail near the bow.
- .3: A red bow made from synthetic velvet ribbon that was placed on a car for an audience giveaway on The Oprah Winfrey Show in 2004. The multiple loops of the bow are held together with red elastic cord. Green thread-wrapped wire is holding some of the loops together as well. The bow has no tails.
- Place used
- Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Tools and Equipment-Props and set design
- Type
- memorabilia
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Oprah Winfrey
- Object number
- 2016.7.4.1-3
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Key ring from the car giveaway episode of The Oprah Winfrey Show
- Manufactured by
- Unidentified
- Used by
- Harpo, Inc., American, founded 1986
- Date
- 2004
- Medium
- metal, rubber, and glass
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 3 1/2 × 2 × 1/2 in. (8.9 × 5.1 × 1.3 cm)
- Description
- A silver metal key ring connected to a square silver metal fob with rounded edges. One side of the fob has "Oprah" in the font of her signature etched at the center oriented diagonally. The other side has a tear-drop shaped rubber push switch with a circle indention in the center which functions as an on/off button for the red LED light. The fob has a whole in one corner with a small metal jump ring attached to the fob through the hole and then the jump ring is attached to the larger key ring.
- Place used
- Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Tools and Equipment-Personal use
- Type
- key rings
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Oprah Winfrey
- Object number
- 2016.7.5
- Restrictions & Rights
- Unknown - Restrictions Possible
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Audience chairs from the set of The Oprah Winfrey Show at Harpo Studios
- Used by
- Harpo, Inc., American, founded 1986
- Manufactured by
- KI, founded 1941
- Date
- after 1995
- On ViewConcourse 1, C1 053
- Exhibition
- A Changing America: 1968 and Beyond
- Medium
- cloth, polyurethane foam, plastic, metal and wood
- Dimensions
- H x W x D (Seats down (w/out wood skid)): 31 × 72 3/4 × 28 in. (78.7 × 184.8 × 71.1 cm)
- H x W x D (Seats down (w/ wood skid)): 33 1/2 × 74 1/8 × 28 in. (85.1 × 188.3 × 71.1 cm)
- H x W x D (Seats up (w/out wood skid)): 31 × 72 3/4 × 18 5/16 in. (78.7 × 184.8 × 46.5 cm)
- H x W x D (Seats up (w/ wood skid)): 33 1/2 × 74 1/8 × 18 5/16 in. (85.1 × 188.3 × 46.5 cm)
- Description
- A row of three (3) audience chairs from The Oprah Winfrey Show set at Harpo Studios in Chicago, Illinois. These seats are from Row SR3.
- The chair seats and backs are covered in red fabric and have rounded corners. The seat cushions are a thick foam. The three (3) seats are hinged together as one unit. The chair seats and backs have internal pivoting arrangements so that the seat and back can move between occupied and unoccupied positions. When the seat is unoccupied, the seat and back positions are substantially vertical. The chairs are mounted to black plastic end panels on the far proper left and proper right sides, and to thin black plastic armrests in the middle, in between the chairs. The chairs attach to these supports via metal brackets in two (2) places, on the undersides of the seats, and on the sides of each chair back. The end panels and arm rest panels all bolt into the floor and would anchor the seats to the ground. The exterior-facing sides of the end panels are matte black, without any design. Each armrest is topped with a flat black plastic end piece with rounded edges and corners.
- On the reverse of each seat, the chair backs are covered with black hard plastic backing. The proper left and proper right seats have a relief rectangle with perforations inserted into the upper center of the plastic backing, possibly serving as a speaker. Extending from the base of each armrest is one (1) XLR audio cable.
- On the interior base of each central armrest panel is a manufacturer's label on a black rectangular sticker with white text: [Aria (R) Seating / Designed by / David C. Woods / U.S. Patent News 5.393.120 / 5.567.016 / 5.601.335/ Foreign Patents Pending] and red text: [KI].
- Place used
- Harpo Studios, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Tools and Equipment-Props and set design
- Type
- seating furniture
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Oprah Winfrey
- Object number
- 2016.7.6
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Couch from the set of The Oprah Winfrey Show in Harpo Studios
- Manufactured by
- Jackson, Dakota, American, born 1949
- Used by
- Harpo, Inc., American, founded 1986
- Designed by
- Jackson, Dakota, American, born 1949
- Date
- 2002; reupholstered 2015
- On ViewConcourse 1, C1 053
- Exhibition
- A Changing America: 1968 and Beyond
- Medium
- leather, cloth, polyurethane foam, wood frame, metal springs and Velcro (TM)
- Dimensions
- H x W x D ((.1ab-.3ab) OVERALL): 34 1/2 × 90 × 50 in. (87.6 × 228.6 × 127 cm)
- H x W x D (.1ab): 34 1/2 × 34 1/2 × 37 in. (87.6 × 87.6 × 94 cm)
- H x W x D (.2ab): 33 1/2 × 28 × 38 in. (85.1 × 71.1 × 96.5 cm)
- H x W x D (.3ab): 34 1/2 × 34 1/2 × 37 in. (87.6 × 87.6 × 94 cm)
- Description
- A sectional leather couch or sofa, used by Oprah Winfrey and her guests, from the set of The Oprah Winfrey Show at Harpo Studios in Chicago, Illinois (2016.7.7.1ab - .3ab). The couch is upholstered in a light yellow leather. The couch sections fit together to form a semi-circular shape. Two (2) sections are for sitting, the proper left (.1ab) and the proper right (.3ab). The center section (.2ab) is topped with a removable cushion. Underneath the center cushion is a table top which Winfrey and her guests could use to hold cups or other items. The design for this custom couch is based on the Dakota Jackson Cosmoledo line.
- 2016.7.7.1ab: The proper left section of a 3-piece curved sectional yellow leather couch. This end section (.1a) is a customized version of the Cosmoledo club chair, with a curved back and a flared arm on its proper left side only. The contoured chair back slopes upward towards the proper left corner, away from the center of the seating configuration. The chair back and cushion are heavily padded, with less padding on the armrest. The seat cushion (.1b) is square, with a zipper at the back to insert or remove the cushion. The underside of the cushion is covered in a tan cloth fabric. The spring decking is covered in the same tan cloth fabric. The cushion secures to the chair on its back and side with strips of Velcro (TM). The couch section has four (4) tapered wood feet, one on each corner, which are painted yellow. Two (2) metal forks on the underside of the proper right side connect this section to the center section. The forks have tines with teeth ridges on the inside with a small release catch, and are set on a swivel.
- 2016.7.7.2ab: The center section of a 3-piece curved sectional yellow leather couch. This section (.2a) is a wedge shape, intended to fit in between other sections to create a curved couch. The section has a rounded and heavily padded chair back, with no arm rests. The seat cushion (.2b) is a triangle shape, with a zipper at the back to insert or remove the cushion. The underside of the cushion is covered in a tan cloth fabric. Underneath the cushion is a wood tabletop, in the same triangle shape as the cushion, painted yellow. When the cushion is removed, the table can be used to hold drinks or other items for Winfrey and her guests. The cushion does not attach to the tabletop below. The couch section has three (3) tapered wood feet, one on each corner, which are painted yellow. On the underside of the proper left side, two (2) metal wedges connect this section to the section on its proper left. Two (2) metal forks on the underside of the proper right side connect this section to the section on its proper right. The forks have tines with teeth ridges on the inside with a small release catch, and are set on a swivel.
- 2016.7.7.3ab: The proper right section of a 3-piece curved sectional yellow leather couch. This end section (.3a) is a customized version of the Cosmoledo club chair, with a curved back and a flared arm on its proper right side only. The contoured chair back slopes upward towards the proper right corner, away from the center of the seating configuration. The chair back and cushion are heavily padded, with less padding on the armrest. The seat cushion (.3b) is square, with a zipper at the back to insert or remove the cushion. The underside of the cushion is covered in a tan cloth fabric. The spring decking is covered in the same tan cloth fabric. The cushion secures to the chair on its back and side with strips of Velcro (TM). The couch section has four (4) tapered wood feet, one on each corner, which are painted yellow. Two (2) metal wedges on the underside of the proper left side connect this section to the center section.
- Place used
- Harpo Studios, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Tools and Equipment-Props and set design
- Type
- sofas
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Oprah Winfrey
- Object number
- 2016.7.7
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Letter to Oprah Winfrey from L'Wren Scott with autographed envelope
- Written by
- Scott, L'Wren, American, 1964 - 2014
- Received by
- Oprah Winfrey, American, born 1954
- Subject of
- Harpo, Inc., American, founded 1986
- Date
- July 1, 2011
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (a): 4 1/16 × 6 5/16 in. (10.3 × 16 cm)
- H x W (b): 4 5/8 × 6 1/2 in. (11.7 × 16.5 cm)
- Description
- A handwritten notecard (a) on personal stationery with the name "L'WREN SCOTT" printed in black ink at the center top of the front side of the paper. In the note, Scott thanks Oprah Winfrey for wearing Scott's clothing designs in the final episodes of The Oprah Winfrey Show. The note is accompanied by an envelope (b) that is signed across the seal on the reverse by Scott.
- Place used
- Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Oprah Winfrey
- Object number
- 2016.7.8ab
- Restrictions & Rights
- Unknown - Restrictions Possible
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Jet vol. 75 no. 12
- Written by
- Unidentified
- Photograph by
- Natkin, Paul, American
- Edited by
- Johnson, Robert Edward, American, 1922 - 1996
- Published by
- Johnson Publishing Company, American, founded 1942
- Subject of
- Oprah Winfrey, American, born 1954
- Date
- December 19, 1988
- Medium
- ink on paper with metal
- Dimensions
- H x W x D (Closed): 7 7/16 × 5 1/8 × 3/16 in. (18.9 × 13 × 0.4 cm)
- H x W x D (Open): 7 3/8 × 10 3/16 × 1 1/8 in. (18.8 × 25.9 × 2.8 cm)
- Description
- Jet Magazine, volume 75, number 12 from December 19, 1988. The front cover features a color image of Oprah Winfrey. Winfrey is depicted standing on stage in front of a gray, fabric covered chair. She is wearing a black turtleneck, jeans, and a black belt with a heavy silver toned buckle. In her proper left hand she is holding a microphone close to her mouth. Her proper right arm is raised out to her side to chest level and her hand in in a fist. Behind her are white and pink sheer curtains. The main cover line, at the top right edge of the cover, is printed in black and red type that reads, [OPRAH / WINFREY / Says She Shed / 67 POUNDS / For Herself, / Not For / Love]. In the top left corner of the front cover is the mast head in red text [JET] on the left side, and the date line, price, and publisher is printed above in blue text that reads, [Dec.19, 1988/$1.25 64060 A JOHNSON PUBLICATION]. An upside-down mailing address is affixed to the center, bottom third of the front cover. The interior pages are white with black and red text, black-and-white photographs, and color photographs. The cover article about Oprah Winfrey’s weight loss is printed on page twenty-eight (28). The back cover features an advertisement by Philip Morris for Marlboro Lights. This magazine issue is sixty-six (66) pages.
- Place printed
- Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials
- Topic
- Actors
- Business
- Mass media
- Television
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Dr. Rhea L. Combs
- Object number
- 2017.72.2
- Restrictions & Rights
- © 1988 Johnson Publishing Co., Inc. Permission required for use.
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Oprah Winfrey vol. 1
- Written by
- LaBello, Joshua
- Illustrated by
- Tartamella, Vinnie, American
- Published by
- TidalWave Productions, American, founded 2001
- Subject of
- Oprah Winfrey, American, born 1954
- Date
- September 2009
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W x D (Closed): 10 1/4 × 6 5/8 × 3/16 in. (26 × 16.8 × 0.5 cm)
- H x W x D (Open): 10 3/16 × 13 1/16 × 7/8 in. (25.9 × 33.1 × 2.2 cm)
- Description
- Female Force: Oprah Winfrey, volume 1 from September 2009. The front cover features a graphic illustration of Oprah Winfrey. Winfrey is depicted off center in bust pose against a brown gradient background. She is facing the viewer with her proper left shoulder held slightly forward. She is wearing a dark red shirt and gold, double hoop earrings. At the top of the comic book is a red banner with three (3) white stars and the series title, [FEMALE FORCE], printed in yellow text. Below, in white-and-red shadowed text is the title of the comic book, [Oprah Winfrey]. Next to Winfrey’s proper right shoulder is the cover illustration’s date and the artist’s signature, [08[double underlined] / Vinnie]. There is a white barcode in the bottom right corner. Below is the issue number, [1], circled in blue and printed in white. The price and date are printed to the right in white text that reads, [$3.99 / SEPT ‘09]. In the bottom left corner is the publisher’s logo, a circle with a light and dark blue wave graphic and a banner of blue-and-white gradient text and white text that reads, [BLUEWATER / COMICS]. The interior pages feature color, illustrated panels, text narrative, and advertisements. On the back cover is an advertisement of Otfaw.com and the edition of the Female Force comic featuring Stephenie Meyer. This issue is twenty-five (25) pages.
- Place printed
- Vancouver, Clark County, Washington, United States, North and Central America
- Place depicted
- Kosciusko, Attala County, Mississippi, United States, North and Central America
- Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States, North and Central America
- Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials
- Type
- comic books
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Dr. Rhea L. Combs
- Object number
- 2017.72.3
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Bluewater Productions and Darren G. Davis. Permission required for use.
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The Courier-Journal Magazine June 5, 1988
- Written by
- Hill, Bob
- Illustrated by
- Unidentified
- Published by
- The Courier-Journal, American, founded 1868
- Subject of
- Oprah Winfrey, American, born 1954
- Rivera, Geraldo, American, born 1943
- Raphael, Sally Jessy, American, born 1935
- King, Larry, American, born 1933
- Donahue, Phil, American, born 1935
- Date
- June 5, 1988
- Medium
- ink on newsprint
- Dimensions
- H x W x D (Closed): 11 9/16 × 10 1/8 × 1/16 in. (29.4 × 25.7 × 0.2 cm)
- H x W x D (Open): 11 9/16 × 19 3/4 × 11/16 in. (29.4 × 50.2 × 1.8 cm)
- Description
- The Courier Journal Magazine from June 5, 1988. The front cover features color, illustrated caricatures of five (5) talk show hosts set against a blue background. The talk show hosts depicted include: Oprah Winfrey, Geraldo Rivera, Sally Jessy Raphael, Larry King, and Phil Donahue. Winfrey is centrally depicted from the waist up, with her body turned slightly towards the left edge of the magazine. She is wearing a purple dress, holding a microphone in her proper right hand, and has her proper left hand extended in front of her. Phil Donahue is depicted in the far right foreground. He is facing the right edge of the magazine. He is wearing a black suit, white collared shirt, and a red tie. His is leaning on his raised, proper left knee and is holding the microphone in both hands. To the left of Winfrey is Rivera. He is depicted facing the viewer and is wearing a brown suit, a white collared shirt, and a green tie. He is holding a microphone in his proper left hand. To the right of Rivera, and above Winfrey, is King. He is depicted from the shoulders up, wearing a blue collared shirt and large, black rimmed glasses. He is facing the viewer and is holding a microphone in his proper right hand. To the right of King, and above Winfrey and Donahue, is Raphael. She is depicted wearing a red dress and red rimmed glasses. She is facing the viewer and is holding both hands on either side of her head. The main cover line, in the bottom right corner of the front cover, is printed in red and black type in varying fonts that read, [TV TALK / SHOWS / SANE OR / PSYCHO?]. The mast head and date is printed in the top third of the magazine cover in black and orange text that reads, [The Courier-Journal / June 5, 1988 / MAGAZINE]. The interior pages are white with text, illustrations, black-and-white photographs, and color photographs. The cover article is printed on page ten (10). The back cover features an advertisement and coupons for Bonanza restaurants. This issue is twenty-four (24) pages.
- Place printed
- Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials
- Topic
- Actors
- Business
- Mass media
- Television
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Dr. Rhea L. Combs
- Object number
- 2017.72.4
- Restrictions & Rights
- © 1988 The Courier-Journal. Permission required for use.
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Advertisement for WLAC-TV Eyewitness News at 10
- Published by
- Unidentified
- Subject of
- Oprah Winfrey, American, born 1954
- Mason, Vic
- WLAC-TV, American, founded 1954
- Date
- 1976
- Medium
- ink on newsprint
- Dimensions
- H x W: 1 3/4 × 4 3/4 in. (4.5 × 12 cm)
- Description
- A newsprint advertisement featuring a black-and-white images of WLAC-TV co-anchors, Oprah Winfrey and Vic Mason. Winfrey and Mason are visible from the chest up. Both are facing the viewers and smiling. Mason is on the far right. He is wearing a dark suit jacket and a light toned, button down shirt. Winfrey is depicted behind Mason's proper left shoulder. She is wearing a wearing a light toned, collared garment. The text on the left side of the advertisement reads [5 / takes you / there / live. / Eyewitness News at 10 / Vic Mason / and Oprah Winfrey]. The back of the advertisement features an advertisement for Jim Walter Homes.
- Place used
- Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Advertisements
- Type
- advertisements
- Topic
- Actors
- Journalism
- Mass media
- Television
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2018.15.1
- Restrictions & Rights
- Unknown - Restrictions Possible
-
CC0
Black dress worn by Oprah Winfrey as Sofia in The Color Purple
- Designed by
- Rodgers, Aggie Guerard, American, born 1943
- Manufactured by
- Palace Costume Company, American, founded 1990
- Worn by
- Oprah Winfrey, American, born 1954
- Subject of
- Walker, Alice, American, born 1944
- Date
- 1985
- On ViewCulture/Fourth Floor, 4 054
- Exhibition
- Taking the Stage
- Medium
- rayon and cotton satin, cotton, silk satin, and trimming
- Dimensions
- H x W x D (On form): 48 1/4 × 24 1/2 × 12 in. (122.6 × 62.2 × 30.5 cm)
- Description
- Black dress worn by Oprah Winfrey as the character Sofia Johnson in the film "The Color Purple." The short-sleeved shift dress is made from a single piece of black rayon-cotton blend satin that is folded in half at the shoulder and seamed down each side, with a neck hole cut at the fold. A gusset made of the satin blend is sewn at each side seam reaching approximately 9 inches above the hem. The sleeves are edged with a brown, green, and purple paisley printed cotton and trimmed in red rickrack. Black silk satin panels are sewn into each underarm with the wrong side facing. The collarless neck is also trimmed in the red rickrack. Three (3) squares of the paisley print trimmed in red rickrack are set on point and sewn at the front waist, one at the center front flanked by the other two. Lengths of the paisley print are attached to the outer point of each side square and used as a belt that ties in the back. There is a patch pocket made of the paisley print and trimmed in red rickrack sewn at the proper right front side. The dress is not lined. There are no closures or fasteners as the loose dress is donned by slipping over the wearer's head and then tied at the waist. Two tags are sewn to the center back neck; the bottom tag is a white fabric label with handwritten ink text reading "CD 245" above brown printed text reading "Palace Costume Co."; the top tag is a white fabric label with a barcode adhered to the center front with text above the barcode reading "PALACE COSTUME CO." and text below the barcode reading "37158666".
- Place used
- North Carolina, United States, North and Central America
- California, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Clothing-Costume
- Type
- dresses
- Topic
- Actors
- Clothing and dress
- Costume
- Families
- Film
- Gender
- LGBTQ
- Literature
- Sexuality
- Violence
- Women
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2014.184.1.1
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
-
CC0
Green coat worn by Oprah Winfrey as Sofia in The Color Purple
- Designed by
- Rodgers, Aggie Guerard, American, born 1943
- Manufactured by
- Palace Costume Company, American, founded 1990
- Worn by
- Oprah Winfrey, American, born 1954
- Subject of
- Walker, Alice, American, born 1944
- Date
- 1985
- Medium
- wool, cotton/rayon blend, elastic, and plastic buttons
- Dimensions
- H x W x D (On form): 55 3/4 × 26 × 19 in. (141.6 × 66 × 48.3 cm)
- Description
- Green coat worn by Oprah Winfrey as the character Sofia Johnson in the film "The Color Purple." The full-length, long-sleeved, single-breasted coat is made from a dark green wool tweed plaid. The coat closes at the front with five (5) large round olive fabric-covered buttons that fasten using loops of black cord sewn to the edge of the proper right front. The front sides are turned open and stitched down near the and along the outer edges, making the button and loop closure non-functioning. A wide band of olive wool with stumpwork embroidery in olive rayon of a highly stylized leafy vine design is sewn around the front sides and around the collar, and is cut to follow the tapering of the turned front and the rounded notches at the turned collar. This same olive embroidered band is sewn around the cuff of both sleeves, which are also turned. The sleeves are slightly gathered using a length of the wool plaid attached at the exterior of each sleeve just above the cuff with two (2) round olive fabric-covered buttons, with the strips lined in green rayon. There are two (2) inset pockets, one on each exterior hip of the coat, with notched flaps made of the green plaid and light brown wool lining.
- The coat is fully lined with a green cotton and rayon blend. There is a deep patch pocket made of the lining with an elastic top opening sewn to the interior proper right side of the coat. A long strip of black fabric is attached from shoulder to shoulder across the back neck of the coat, with long ends left loose. There is a barcode label adhered to the black strip at the center back neck with printed text above the barcode reading "PALACE COSTUME CO." and text below the barcode reading "37192643". A second label is sewn at the interior center back neck underneath the black strip made of off-white fabric with dark brown printed text reading "Palace Costume Co."
- Place used
- North Carolina, United States, North and Central America
- California, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Clothing-Costume
- Type
- coats
- Topic
- Actors
- Clothing and dress
- Costume
- Families
- Film
- Gender
- LGBTQ
- Literature
- Sexuality
- Violence
- Women
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2014.184.1.2
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
-
CC0
Stereoscope
- Manufactured by
- Underwood & Underwood, American, 1881 - 1940s
- Date
- 1901-1939
- Medium
- metal, wood, glass, cloth
- Dimensions
- H x W x D (Handle down): 8 × 7 1/8 × 13 in. (20.3 × 18.1 × 33 cm)
- H x W x D (Handle up): 4 × 7 1/8 × 13 in. (10.2 × 18.1 × 33 cm)
- Description
- Stereoscope viewing device with a metal looking piece and a wooded mount and frame. Exterior of metal viewing piece has etched decoration as well as a manufacturer's mark reading, [MAN'F'D BY / UNDERWOOD & UNDERWOOD / NEW YORK /PATENTED JUNE 11, 1901 / FOREIGN PATENTS / APPLIED FOR]. At end of wood frame, which attaches to bottom of metal viewing piece, is a wood mount with metal slits where a photograph can be placed. Wood mount has ability to slide forward and backward on frame. At bottom of viewing piece is a rounded wood handle that folds up and down.
- Classification
- Tools and Equipment-Audiovisual
- Type
- stereoscopes
- Topic
- Photography
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Oprah Winfrey
- Object number
- 2014.312.101
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
-
CC0
Tintype of a girl in a plaid dress
- Photograph by
- Unidentified
- Subject of
- Unidentified Child or Children
- Date
- 1870s
- On ViewConcourse 3, C3 053
- Exhibition
- Slavery and Freedom
- Medium
- collodion and silver on iron with lacquer, resin case
- Dimensions
- Case open: 3 3/4 × 6 1/2 × 1/4 in. (9.5 × 16.5 × 0.6 cm)
- Case closed: 3 3/4 × 3 1/2 × 1/2 in. (9.5 × 8.9 × 1.3 cm)
- Description
- Tintype of young girl sitting in fancy plaid dress with a white bow in her hair. She is leaning to the proper right and resting on the arm of a chair. The tintype is framed in an oval mat with a gold frame. The tintype is in a case with a floral design on the front and back. The inside of the case, opposite the tintype is velvet with an embossed floral design.
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Topic
- Children
- Photography
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Oprah Winfrey
- Object number
- 2014.312.115
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public domain