Designed by
Williams, Hadiya, American, born 1978
Subject of
Lewis, Shantrelle P., American, born 1978
Lawson, Tony Oluwatoyin, born 1978
Date
2016
Medium
paper with ink and adhesive
Dimensions
L x W: 9 1/2 × 4 1/8 in. (24.2 × 10.5 cm)
Description
Maroon envelope that held gold sleeve [2018.30.1g] and wedding invitation [2018.30.1e] designed by Hadiya Williams for the wedding of Shantrelle Lewis and Oluwatoyin Lawson. On the back rectangular flap is a circular, gold ink stamp. The inner circle has a large central letter [Z], with the date surrounding, [11/19/ 20/16]. The lining of the envelope is white with a gold basket weave pattern.
Place made
Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
Cultural Place
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, North and Central America
Nigeria, West Africa, Africa
Africa
Classification
Decorative Arts, Craft, and Design
Type
envelopes
Topic
Africa
African diaspora
Communities
Design
Families
Film
Graphic design
Identity
Marriage customs and rites
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Hadiya Williams
Object number
2018.30.1f
Restrictions & Rights
© 2016 Hadiya Williams
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5f4fb66d7-7341-409d-bc68-3efa1b066f3e

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