Created by
Freelon Bond, American, 2006 - 2008
Subject of
Freelon, Philip G., American, 1953 - 2019
Freelon Group, American, 1990 - 2014
Bond, J. Max Jr., American, 1935 - 2009
Davis Brody Bond, American, founded 1990
National Museum of African American History and Culture, American, founded 2003
Owned by
Freelon, Philip G., American, 1953 - 2019
Date
2006
Medium
ink on paper
Dimensions
H x W: 4 × 9 1/4 in. (10.2 × 23.5 cm)
Description
Brochure for Freelon/Bond Architects. The rectangular brochure has text and images on both sides. The front has black-and-white images of Philip Freelon and J. Max Bond, Jr. Below the images red and black text reads [Freelon/Bond An association of Davis Brody Bond and the Freelon Group]. The left side of the cardstock has [FREELON / BOND / Architects] within a design of red rectangles. The reverse of the card is titled in red [Freelon/Bond / Pursuing an American Dream]. There are five (5) images of building interiors and exteriors. Black text below reads [An historic opportunity - the planning and design for the new National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) - is finally in sight. We are pleased to announce the teaming of our two architecture firms, The Freelon Group and Davis Brody Bond, in a joint affiliation to pursue the NMAAHC design commission]. Text on the right side begins [The collective strengths of this historic collaboration include:]. Signatures for J. Max Bond and Philip Freelon are at the bottom.
Place depicted
Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Archival Collections
Books and Published Materials
Type
brochures
Topic
Architecture
Business
Museums
United States History
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Philip G. Freelon
Object number
TA2017.51.2.1.2.1
Restrictions & Rights
Unknown - Restrictions Possible
Rights assessment and proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd570f065bc-bc0f-4d23-8cd6-3fb39093165c

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