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Table used on The Oprah Winfrey Show
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Used by
- Winfrey, Oprah, American, born 1954
- Subject of
- Harpo, Inc., American, founded 1986
- Date
- 1996-1998
- Medium
- a: wood and wrought iron;
- b: glass
- Dimensions
- H x W x D (ab): 17 15/16 × 42 1/4 × 42 1/4 in. (45.6 × 107.3 × 107.3 cm)
- H x W x D (a): 17 3/16 × 42 1/4 × 42 1/4 in. (43.7 × 107.3 × 107.3 cm)
- H x W x D (b): 3/16 × 34 5/8 × 34 5/8 in. (0.5 × 87.9 × 87.9 cm)
- Description
- A circular wrought iron and wood table (a) with a glass top (b) used on the set of The Oprah Winfrey Show. The table base is made from wrought iron, with four (4) legs resembling a reverse scroll style, positioned in cardinal directions. Wrought iron is also formed into a non-functional shelf with a scrollwork design forming heart shapes. Below the shelf a scalloped line of wrought iron runs around the circumference of the table. The top rim of the table base is made from wood stained a dark brown, with the center of the top left open to the wrought iron heart design.
- A circular glass table top (b) with a beveled edge sits on top of the wooden rim of the table base.
- Place used
- Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Tools and Equipment-Props and set design
- Type
- coffee tables
- Topic
- Actors
- Entertainers
- Mass media
- Television
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Oprah Winfrey
- Object number
- 2014.324.5ab
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Armchairs used on The Oprah Winfrey Show
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Subject of
- Harpo, Inc., American, founded 1986
- Used by
- Winfrey, Oprah, American, born 1954
- Date
- 1996-1998
- Medium
- leather, foam, wood, metal, and cloth
- Dimensions
- H x W x D (.1): 34 1/2 × 37 × 35 1/2 in. (87.6 × 94 × 90.2 cm)
- H x W x D (.2): 35 1/2 × 37 1/2 × 36 1/2 in. (90.2 × 95.3 × 92.7 cm)
- Description
- These two ochre textured leather armchairs, both alike, were used on the set of The Oprah Winfrey Show. Each chair is shaped with a deep, rectangular seat, padded arms with a slight, rounded curve, and a padded back with a scalloped top edge. The padded seat cushion for each chair is attached at the back of the chair with two (2) lengths of black elastic with a metal D-ring that fasten to corresponding metal clips on the cushion. Four (4) dark-stained short wooden legs extend from each bottom corner of the chairs. Decorative piping in the ochre leather is sewn around the edges of the back, the front arms, and the seat cushion. Under the cushion, the chair is lined with matching ochre heavy-weight fabric. A label for the upholstery company Weber Furniture Service LLC is adhered to the lining at the front edge of the seat.
- Place used
- Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Tools and Equipment-Props and set design
- Type
- chairs
- Topic
- Actors
- Entertainers
- Mass media
- Television
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Oprah Winfrey
- Object number
- 2014.324.4.1-.2
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Black wireless microphone used on The Oprah Winfrey Show
- Manufactured by
- Vega Electronics Corporation, American
- Used by
- Winfrey, Oprah, American, born 1954
- Subject of
- Harpo, Inc., American, founded 1986
- Date
- 1986-2011
- Medium
- plastic, metal, wire, and foam
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 10 5/8 × 2 9/16 × 2 7/16 in. (27 × 6.5 × 6.2 cm)
- Description
- A black wireless handheld microphone used by Oprah Winfrey on the The Oprah Winfrey Show. The microphone has a cylindrical handle ending in a blunt edge at the bottom, with the metal grill at the top covered in a black foam windscreen. A band of black adhesive tape is attached around the microphone where the windscreen meets the metal handle. A panel near the bottom of the handle opens with a flat screw. On the flat bottom of the handle are two (2) black plastic toggle switches. The switch on the left is labeled with an "M" and the switch on the rights is labeled with a "P".
- Place used
- Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Tools and Equipment-Audiovisual
- Type
- microphones
- Topic
- Actors
- Entertainers
- Mass media
- Television
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Oprah Winfrey
- Object number
- 2014.324.1
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Black wireless microphone used on The Oprah Winfrey Show
- Manufactured by
- Sennheiser, German, founded 1945
- Used by
- Winfrey, Oprah, American, born 1954
- Subject of
- Harpo, Inc., American, founded 1986
- Date
- 1986-2011
- Medium
- plastic, metal, wire, and foam
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 10 1/2 × 2 1/8 × 2 1/8 in. (26.7 × 5.4 × 5.4 cm)
- Description
- A black wireless, handheld microphone used by Oprah Winfrey on The Oprah Winfrey Show. The metal grill at the top of the microphone is covered with a black foam windscreen. The microphone has a cylindrical handle that is a silver-blue toned metal, with a black shaft that has been attached up one side and that protrudes below the rest of the handle. A small rectangular display screen is placed on the black shaft below the windscreen, with the brand "SENNHEISER" printed in gray along the shaft below the display screen. A clear or black square adhesive label with the number "1" typed on it is attached below the brand name. The portion of the black shaft that protrudes below the rest of the handle has an angular bottom with a flattened point. Text with manufacturer and technical information is printed in gray on the black plastic on the bottom of the protruding shaft. A red on/off toggle switch is placed at the back of the handle base opposite the protruding shaft portion. Additional technical information is etched into the bottom of the blue-tinted portion of the handle.
- Place used
- Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Tools and Equipment-Audiovisual
- Type
- microphones
- Topic
- Actors
- Entertainers
- Mass media
- Television
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Oprah Winfrey
- Object number
- 2014.324.2
- 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
- Winfrey, Oprah, American, born 1954
- Subject of
- Harpo, Inc., American, founded 1986
- Date
- 2011
- 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
- Exhibition
- A Changing America: 1968 and Beyond
- On View
- NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Concourse 1, C1 053
- 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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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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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
- Topic
- Clothing and dress
- Communication
- Entertainers
- Labor
- Mass media
- Television
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Oprah Winfrey
- Object number
- 2016.7.1
- 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
- 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
- Exhibition
- A Changing America: 1968 and Beyond
- On View
- NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Concourse 1, C1 053
- 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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Red suit worn by Oprah Winfrey during the car giveaway on The Oprah Winfrey Show
- Designed by
- Céline, French, founded 1945
- Worn by
- Winfrey, Oprah, 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
- Type
- jackets
- skirts
- 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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Gold wireless microphone and black case used on The Oprah Winfrey Show
- Manufactured by
- Shure, founded 1925
- Used by
- Winfrey, Oprah, American, born 1954
- Subject of
- Harpo, Inc., American, founded 1986
- Date
- 2009
- Medium
- .1ab: plastic, metal, gold plate, wire, and foam;
- .2: plastic, foam, and ink on adhesive paper
- Dimensions
- H x W x D (.1ab): 9 15/16 × 2 × 2 in. (25.2 × 5.1 × 5.1 cm)
- H x W x D (.2 (open)): 10 1/4 × 10 13/16 × 9 7/8 in. (26 × 27.5 × 25.1 cm)
- H x W x D (.2 (closed)): 8 11/16 × 10 7/8 × 2 9/16 in. (22.1 × 27.6 × 6.5 cm)
- Description
- A wireless gold-plated microphone (.1ab) and case (.2) used by Oprah Winfrey during episodes of Season 24 of The Oprah Winfrey Show. The hand-held microphone has a circular gold mesh wire grill with a flattened top covering the foam interior of the microphone. The grill is bisected around the sides by a band of gold-plated metal. The grill is attached to a gold-plated cylindrical handle. The handle is made from two pieces, with a small rectangular digital display screen on the top half of the handle bordered by gray plastic, with "G1 470-530 MHZ" printed in white type below it. A smaller round-edged cylindrical piece of black plastic protrudes from the bottom of the handle with the text "SHURE" in relief on the tip and an On/Off switch where the tip meets the handle. The bottom half of the handle (b) screws off to reveal a battery chamber that holds two (2) AA batteries. Opposite the battery chamber is a digital push-button menu with four (4) buttons reading clockwise from top: up-facing arrow, "enter", down-facing arrow, "exit". The button menu is directly below the digital display screen on the exterior of the top half of the handle. Beneath the buttons is a manufacturer's label with serial and model numbers, and a key for the menu buttons.
- .2: A black hard plastic briefcase-style case for the microphone (.1ab). The case is rectangular with rounded corners and a sloping angle on the top side around the handle and clasps. Gold text is painted on the front of the case reading "SHURE ®" in the top left facing corner, "UHF-R (R) Wireless Systems" in the top right facing corner, and "Audio/Reference/Companding" in the bottom left facing corner. Opaque white adhesive tape is placed at the center top edge with black typed text reading "OPRAH'S GOLD MIC". The top of the case has a rounded handle at the center, with two (2) gray plastic clasps, one on either side of the handle. There are plastic ridges on the bottom of the case that act as feet when the case is closed and standing upright. Inside the case on both the top and bottom is gray soft foam with shapes cut out to so the microphone and its components can be nested inside.
- Place used
- Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America
- New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Tools and Equipment-Audiovisual
- Topic
- Actors
- Entertainers
- Mass media
- Television
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Oprah Winfrey
- Object number
- 2014.324.3.1-.2
- 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
- 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
- Exhibition
- A Changing America: 1968 and Beyond
- On View
- NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Concourse 1, C1 053
- 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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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
- Winfrey, Oprah, 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
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
- Winfrey, Oprah, American, born 1954
- Subject of
- Walker, Alice, American, born 1944
- Date
- 1985
- 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
- Exhibition
- Taking the Stage
- On View
- NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 054
- 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
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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
- Winfrey, Oprah, 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
- Type
- letters (correspondence)
- Topic
- Actors
- Communication
- Correspondence
- 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
- 2016.7.8ab
- Restrictions & Rights
- Unknown - Restrictions Possible
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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
- Winfrey, Oprah, 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.
-
O, The Oprah Magazine, Volume 12, Number 1
- Created by
- O Magazine, American, founded 2000
- Published by
- Hearst Corporation, American, founded 1887
- Edited by
- Winfrey, Oprah, American, born 1954
- Casey, Susan, Canadian
- King, Gayle, American, born 1954
- Photograph by
- Afanador, Ruven, Colombian American, born 1959
- Subject of
- Winfrey, Oprah, American, born 1954
- Winfrey, Oprah Network, American, founded 2011
- Harpo, Inc., American, founded 1986
- Date
- January 2011
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W x D (Closed): 10 7/8 × 9 1/8 × 1/4 in. (27.7 × 23.2 × 0.6 cm)
- H x W x D (Open): 10 7/8 × 15 13/16 × 1 1/16 in. (27.7 × 40.2 × 2.7 cm)
- Description
- A copy of the January 2011, Volume 12, Number 1 issue of "O, The Oprah Magazine." The magazine cover features a full-page photograph of Oprah Winfrey in a red dress. Winfrey is seated in a white director's chair. On the back of the back rest are multi-colored letters and the text [OWN / OPRAH WINFREY NETWORK]. Winfrey is seated with her proper left elbow resting on the back rest and her proper left foot resting on the foot rest of the chair. She is smiling at the camera. In the upper left corner is the masthead, a multi-colored rectangle ranging in color from green in the center to red and purple with white text that reads [O / THE OPRAH / MAGAZINE]. Below the masthead is additional white text that reads [LIVE YOUR BEST LIFE]. Surrounding Winfrey are bylines in a variety of colors and sizes. The main byline is [What's Your Next Chapter?] in white text over the left side of Winfrey's image. The back cover features an advertisement for Olay Regenerist face serum.
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials-Published Works
- Exhibition
- Taking the Stage
- On View
- NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 054
- Topic
- Actors
- Business
- Mass media
- Television
- Women
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Kathleen M. Kendrick
- Object number
- 2015.64.7
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Harpo Print. Permission required for use.
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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
- United States--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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Advertisement for WLAC-TV Eyewitness News at 10
- Published by
- Unidentified
- Subject of
- Winfrey, Oprah, 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
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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
- Winfrey, Oprah, 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
- Topic
- Actors
- Business
- Gender
- Mass media
- Television
- Women
- 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.