- 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.