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Silverplate earrings designed by Winifred Mason Chenet

Created by:
Winifred Mason Chenet, American, 1912 - 1993  Search this
Medium:
silver with metal
Dimensions:
H x W x D: 2 1/16 × 11/16 × 11/16 in. (5.2 × 1.8 × 1.8 cm)
Type:
jewelry
Place made:
New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
Cultural Place:
Haiti, Caribbean, Latin America, North and Central America
Date:
1948-1993
Topic:
African American  Search this
African diaspora  Search this
Art  Search this
Craftsmanship  Search this
Design  Search this
Fashion  Search this
Folklife  Search this
Music  Search this
Ornamentation  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number:
2018.4.2.2ab
Restrictions & Rights:
No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Classification:
Decorative Arts, Craft, and Design
Jewelry and Adornment
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd57931be1c-b536-4ea9-98f9-7e1eb2d44115
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Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award issued to Ella Jenkins

Created by:
The National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences, American, founded 1957  Search this
Subject of:
Ella Jenkins, American, born 1924  Search this
Medium:
crystal (material by form) with plastic, reflective glass, foam and adhesive
Dimensions:
H x W x D (.1a Crystal): 5 3/4 × 4 1/8 × 4 in. (14.6 × 10.5 × 10.2 cm)
H x W x D (.1b Base): 3/4 × 5 1/4 × 5 1/4 in. (1.9 × 13.3 × 13.3 cm)
Type:
trophies (prizes)
Place used:
United States, North and Central America
Date:
2004
Topic:
African American  Search this
Children  Search this
Composers (Musicians)  Search this
Folk (Music)  Search this
Folklife  Search this
Singers (Musicians)  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Ella Jenkins
Object number:
2018.7.1ab
Restrictions & Rights:
© The National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences
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Classification:
Awards, Medals, and Insignia
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
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RIAA Diamond awarded to Usher Raymond for "Confessions" album

Issued by:
Recording Industry Association of America, American, founded 1952  Search this
Received by:
Usher, American, born 1978  Search this
Medium:
glass , sterling silver , resin
Dimensions:
H x W x D: 15 3/4 × 6 5/16 × 4 7/16 in. (40 × 16 × 11.3 cm)
Type:
trophies (prizes)
Place collected:
United States, North and Central America
Date:
2008
Topic:
African American  Search this
Rhythm and blues (Music)  Search this
Singers (Musicians)  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Usher
Object number:
2018.95
Restrictions & Rights:
© Recording Industry Association of America
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Classification:
Awards, Medals, and Insignia
Exhibition:
Musical Crossroads
On View:
NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 053
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd556139208-0dc6-4f39-98d5-78a2e1206e44
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ABFF award for Artistic Achievement in Film awarded to Bill Duke

Designed by:
Cheryl R. Riley, American  Search this
Issued by:
American Black Film Festival, American, founded 1997  Search this
Received by:
Bill Duke, American, born 1943  Search this
Medium:
paint on wood with metal
Dimensions:
H x W x D: 13 × 4 15/16 × 5 13/16 in. (33 × 12.6 × 14.7 cm)
Type:
trophies (prizes)
Place used:
Acapulco de Juárez, Guerrero, Mexico, Latin America, North and Central America
Place made:
San Francisco, California, United States, North and Central America
Date:
1997
Topic:
African American  Search this
Arts and music festivals  Search this
Film  Search this
Holidays and festivals  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Jeff & Nicole Friday, and Cheryl R. Riley
Object number:
2019.55.1
Restrictions & Rights:
© Cheryl R. Riley
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Classification:
Awards, Medals, and Insignia
Memorabilia and Ephemera
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd54a17d4f8-e558-4ed0-b13c-370100cdfda5
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Watch from the inaugural Acapulco Black Film Festival awarded to Jeff Friday

Manufactured by:
Wittnauer, American, founded 1885  Search this
Issued by:
American Black Film Festival, American, founded 1997  Search this
Received by:
Jeff Friday, American  Search this
Medium:
metal and glass with imitation leather
Dimensions:
H x W x D: 3 1/16 × 1 3/8 × 2 3/16 in. (7.8 × 3.5 × 5.6 cm)
Type:
watches
Place made:
Switzerland, Europe
Place used:
Acapulco de Juárez, Guerrero, Mexico, Latin America, North and Central America
Date:
1997
Topic:
African American  Search this
Arts and music festivals  Search this
Film  Search this
Holidays and festivals  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Jeff and Nicole Friday
Object number:
2019.55.3
Restrictions & Rights:
Unknown - Restrictions Possible
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Classification:
Jewelry and Adornment
Memorabilia and Ephemera
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5fc6a9549-4c23-4583-ab79-d654fb04c100
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edanmdm:nmaahc_2019.55.3
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Bracelet from the inaugural Acapulco Black Film Festival

Created by:
Unidentified  Search this
Issued by:
Federal Government of Mexico, Mexican, founded 1824  Search this
Received by:
Jeff Friday, American  Search this
Subject of:
American Black Film Festival, American, founded 1997  Search this
Medium:
sterling silver
Dimensions:
H x W x D: 1 × 2 5/8 × 1 15/16 in. (2.6 × 6.7 × 4.9 cm)
Type:
bracelets (jewelry)
Place made:
Mexico, North and Central America
Place used:
Acapulco de Juárez, Guerrero, Mexico, Latin America, North and Central America
Date:
1997
Topic:
African American  Search this
Arts and music festivals  Search this
Film  Search this
Holidays and festivals  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Jeff and Nicole Friday
Object number:
2019.55.4
Restrictions & Rights:
Unknown - Restrictions Possible
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Classification:
Jewelry and Adornment
Memorabilia and Ephemera
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5349fe899-f62d-42eb-95c8-ff0ea5e590e7
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edanmdm:nmaahc_2019.55.4
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Necklace from the Acapulco Black Film Festival

Subject of:
American Black Film Festival, American, founded 1997  Search this
Medium:
sterling silver
Dimensions:
H x W x D (Overall): 11 7/16 × 1 1/16 × 1/4 in. (29 × 2.7 × 0.6 cm)
H x W x D (2019.55.5a): 1 11/16 × 1 1/16 × 1/4 in. (4.3 × 2.7 × 0.6 cm)
L x W (2019.55.5b): 20 3/16 × 3/16 in. (51.2 × 0.5 cm)
Type:
necklaces
Place used:
Acapulco de Juárez, Guerrero, Mexico, Latin America, North and Central America
Place made:
Mexico, Latin America, North and Central America
Italy, Europe
Date:
2000
Topic:
African American  Search this
Arts and music festivals  Search this
Film  Search this
Holidays and festivals  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Jeff and Nicole Friday
Object number:
2019.55.5ab
Restrictions & Rights:
Unknown - Restrictions Possible
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Classification:
Jewelry and Adornment
Memorabilia and Ephemera
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd51a3fae61-b43c-4e0f-aebc-8856b614b787
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Ring with gold and diamond "MTV" design owned by Fab 5 Freddy

Designed by:
Tito D. Caicedo, American, 1961 - 2016  Search this
Owned by:
Fab 5 Freddy, American, born 1959  Search this
Subject of:
MTV, American, founded 1981  Search this
Medium:
diamond on gold
Dimensions:
H x W x D: 1 1/8 × 1 1/2 × 1 7/16 in. (2.9 × 3.8 × 3.7 cm)
Type:
finger rings
Place made:
New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
Date:
ca. 1988
Topic:
African American  Search this
Clothing and dress  Search this
Fashion  Search this
Fashion design  Search this
Hip-hop (Music)  Search this
Rappers (Musicians)  Search this
Television  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number:
2020.38.6
Restrictions & Rights:
Unknown - Restrictions Possible
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Classification:
Jewelry and Adornment
Exhibition:
Musical Crossroads
On View:
NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 053
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd57fc32a72-6bff-418b-aef2-2f5777c1dd22
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edanmdm:nmaahc_2020.38.6
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Grammy Award for Best Jazz Instrumental Album received by Terri Lyne Carrington

Issued by:
The National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences, American, founded 1957  Search this
Received by:
Terri Lyne Carrington, American, born 1965  Search this
Manufactured by:
Billings Artworks, American  Search this
Medium:
brass (alloy) with lacquer and felt
Dimensions:
H x W x D: 8 1/2 × 5 7/8 × 5 7/8 in. (21.6 × 15 × 15 cm)
Type:
trophies (prizes)
Place made:
Ridgway, Ouray County, Colorado, United States, North and Central America
Date:
2013
Topic:
African American  Search this
Instrumentalists (Musicians)  Search this
Jazz (Music)  Search this
Music  Search this
Musicians  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Terri Lyne Carrington
Object number:
2021.101.1
Restrictions & Rights:
© The National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences, Images of GRAMMY® statuettes provided by the Recording Academy, all rights reserved.
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Classification:
Awards, Medals, and Insignia
Exhibition:
Musical Crossroads
On View:
NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 053
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd53826e276-a55d-429b-9dbc-5d715c17ce02
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edanmdm:nmaahc_2021.101.1
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National Medal of Arts awarded to B.B King, with case

Distributed by:
National Endowment for the Arts, American, founded 1965  Search this
Owned by:
B.B. King, American, 1925 - 2015  Search this
Medium:
a: silver and ribbon
b: wood and cloth
Dimensions:
Diameter (a: medal with ribbon): 2 15/16 × 15 3/4 in. (7.5 × 40 cm)
H x W x D (b: box): 1 15/16 × 9 1/8 × 5 11/16 in. (5 × 23.2 × 14.5 cm)
Type:
boxes (containers)
medals
Place used:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
Date:
1990
Topic:
African American  Search this
Blues (Music)  Search this
Instrumentalists (Musicians)  Search this
Music  Search this
Musicians  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number:
2021.102.2ab
Restrictions & Rights:
No known copyright restrictions
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Classification:
Awards, Medals, and Insignia
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5c45fd8ad-b9d5-40b3-85f3-a74289c5917a
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmaahc_2021.102.2ab

Award from AACM to Collenane Cosey in honor of her support

Issued by:
Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians, American, founded 1965  Search this
Received by:
Collenane Cosey, American, 1909 - 2010  Search this
Signed by:
George Emanuel Lewis, American, born 1952  Search this
John Shenoy Jackson  Search this
Medium:
ink on paper (fiber product)
Dimensions:
H x W x D (framed): 11 5/8 × 9 3/16 × 1/4 in. (29.5 × 23.4 × 0.6 cm)
Type:
correspondence
Date:
1975
Topic:
African American  Search this
Associations and institutions  Search this
Jazz (Music)  Search this
Music  Search this
Musicians  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Karumah, Dunni, Ishmak, Aribania and Mariama Cosey in memory of Baba Pete Cosey
Object number:
2021.105.10
Restrictions & Rights:
No known copyright restrictions
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Classification:
Documents and Published Materials
Awards, Medals, and Insignia
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5f43781b7-1615-4d9c-bcc7-2e4ea9057ca3
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmaahc_2021.105.10
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Hoop and key earring worn by Janet Jackson

Created by:
Unidentified  Search this
Worn by:
Janet Jackson, American, born 1966  Search this
Medium:
metal and onyx
Dimensions:
H x W x D: 4 5/16 × 1 3/4 × 3/8 in. (11 × 4.5 × 1 cm)
Type:
earrings
Date:
1987-1990
Topic:
African American  Search this
Costume  Search this
Fashion  Search this
Popular music  Search this
Singers (Musicians)  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number:
2021.28.2
Restrictions & Rights:
Unknown - Restrictions Possible
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Classification:
Jewelry and Adornment
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
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http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd548dcea1c-7700-485e-8945-6247e01ce0e9
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Satin clothes hanger owned by Billie Holiday

Created by:
Unidentified  Search this
Owned by:
Billie Holiday, American, 1915 - 1959  Search this
Medium:
satin and plastic
Dimensions:
H x W x D: 5 3/16 × 16 1/2 × 2 in. (13.2 × 41.9 × 5.1 cm)
Type:
accessories
harmonicas
Place used:
United States, North and Central America
Date:
1950s
Topic:
African American  Search this
Blues (Music)  Search this
Jazz (Music)  Search this
Music  Search this
Musicians  Search this
Rhythm and blues (Music)  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number:
2021.59.3.2
Restrictions & Rights:
No known copyright restrictions
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Classification:
Accessories and Personal Effects
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
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http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd552321e3a-cf6e-49f4-8f0e-44fdb86dcfa8
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Prop piano from "The Piano Lesson" revival with Nord Piano keyboard

Designed by:
Beowulf Boritt, American  Search this
LaTanya Richardson Jackson, American, born 1949  Search this
Subject of:
August Wilson, American, 1945 - 2005  Search this
Samuel L. Jackson, American, born 1948  Search this
Danielle Brooks, American, born 1989  Search this
John David Washington, American, born 1984  Search this
Ray Fisher, American, born 1987  Search this
Trai Byers, American, born 1983  Search this
Michael Potts, American  Search this
Nadia Daniel  Search this
Jurnee Swan  Search this
April Matthis  Search this
Ethel Barrymore Theatre, American, founded 1928  Search this
Produced by:
88 Notes LLC, American, founded 2022  Search this
Manufactured by:
Clavia Digital Musical Instruments, Swedish, founded 1983  Search this
Medium:
plastic polymer resin, wood and metal
Dimensions:
H x W x D: 58 × 58 1/2 × 30 1/4 in. (147.3 × 148.6 × 76.8 cm)
Type:
keyboard instruments
upright pianos
props (object genres)
Place used:
New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
Date:
2022
Topic:
African American  Search this
Broadway Theatre  Search this
Design  Search this
Families  Search this
Literature  Search this
Motherhood  Search this
Slavery  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Director & Producers: LaTanya Richardson Jackson, Brian Anthony Moreland, Kandi Burruss, Todd Tucker, and Tom Kirdahy
Object number:
2023.23ab
Restrictions & Rights:
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Classification:
Musical Instruments
Props and Set Design
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd520f58397-484d-4b9d-a5af-509de6238f7b
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edanmdm:nmaahc_2023.23ab
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Bottle of custom made “Lena” perfume gift with drawstring bag and card

Created by:
Unidentified  Search this
Manufactured by:
Saint-Gobain Desjonquères, French, founded 1665  Search this
Distributed by:
Avant New York, American  Search this
Subject of:
Lena Horne, American, 1917 - 2010  Search this
Medium:
A2011.1.1.1a: glass and metal with perfume
A2011.1.1.1b: velvet with cord (fiber product)
A2011.1.1.1c: ink on paper (fiber product)
Dimensions:
H x W x D (A2011.1.1.1a): 4 1/2 × 2 3/8 × 1 3/8 in. (11.5 × 6 × 3.5 cm)
H x W x D (A2011.1.1.1b): 7 3/16 × 4 15/16 × 9/16 in. (18.3 × 12.5 × 1.5 cm)
Type:
perfume bottles
Place used:
New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
Place made:
New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
Date:
after 1950
Topic:
African American  Search this
Actors  Search this
Beauty culture  Search this
Cosmetics  Search this
Dance  Search this
Entertainers  Search this
Film  Search this
Jazz (Music)  Search this
Singers (Musicians)  Search this
Women  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Edouard E. Plummer
Object number:
A2011.1.1.1abc
Restrictions & Rights:
No known copyright restrictions
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Accessories and Personal Effects
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5fd5e294d-2466-47d4-a047-c6e3a8bcf521
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edanmdm:nmaahc_A2011.1.1.1abc
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Travel wardrobe trunk used by Cab Calloway

Manufactured by:
Herkert and Meisel, American, founded 1888  Search this
Yale, Swedish, founded 1840  Search this
Owned by:
Cab Calloway, American, 1907 - 1994  Search this
Medium:
wood, lead-based paint, iron alloy, copper and copper alloy, nickel and nickel alloy, velvet, muslin, textile materials, lacquer, elastic and leather
Dimensions:
H x W x D (Overall - closed and laying flat): 28 9/16 × 43 1/2 × 23 5/8 in. (72.5 × 110.5 × 60 cm)
H x W x D (Drawer 1 right): 4 3/4 × 22 1/16 × 12 3/8 in. (12 × 56 × 31.5 cm)
H x W x D (Box from Drawer 1 right): 2 3/16 × 4 5/16 × 3 11/16 in. (5.5 × 11 × 9.3 cm)
H x W x D (Drawer 2 right): 4 13/16 × 22 1/16 × 12 3/8 in. (12.2 × 56 × 31.5 cm)
H x W x D (Drawer 3 right): 7 13/16 × 22 × 12 7/16 in. (19.8 × 55.9 × 31.6 cm)
H x W x D (Drawer 4 right): 7 13/16 × 22 1/16 × 12 3/8 in. (19.9 × 56 × 31.5 cm)
H x W x D (Drawer 5 right): 7 13/16 × 22 1/16 × 12 1/2 in. (19.8 × 56 × 31.7 cm)
H x W x D (Drawer 6 right): 8 1/16 × 22 1/16 × 12 3/8 in. (20.4 × 56 × 31.5 cm)
H x W x D (Wardrobe brace): 4 15/16 × 21 5/8 × 1 in. (12.5 × 55 × 2.5 cm)
H x W x D (Wardobe cover): 35 1/16 × 21 7/8 × 7/8 in. (89.1 × 55.5 × 2.3 cm)
H x W x D (Hanger 1 - hook extended): 9 5/8 × 19 5/16 × 1/2 in. (24.5 × 49 × 1.2 cm)
H x W x D (Hanger 1 - hook down): 7 11/16 × 19 5/16 × 1/2 in. (19.5 × 49 × 1.2 cm)
H x W x D (Hanger 2): 9 5/16 × 19 5/16 × 1/2 in. (23.7 × 49 × 1.2 cm)
H x W x D (Hanger 2 - hook down): 7 11/16 × 19 5/16 × 1/2 in. (19.5 × 49 × 1.2 cm)
H x W x D (Hanger 3): 9 11/16 × 19 1/8 × 1/2 in. (24.6 × 48.5 × 1.2 cm)
H x W x D (Hanger 3 - hook down): 7 11/16 × 19 1/8 × 1/2 in. (19.5 × 48.5 × 1.2 cm)
H x W x D (Hanger 4): 9 9/16 × 19 1/8 × 1/2 in. (24.3 × 48.6 × 1.2 cm)
H x W x D (Hanger 4 - hook down): 7 11/16 × 19 1/8 × 1/2 in. (19.5 × 48.6 × 1.2 cm)
H x W x D (Hanger 5): 9 7/16 × 19 5/16 × 1/2 in. (24 × 49 × 1.2 cm)
H x W x D (Hanger 5 - hook down): 7 11/16 × 19 5/16 × 1/2 in. (19.5 × 49 × 1.2 cm)
H x W x D (Hanger 6): 10 1/4 × 18 7/8 × 1/2 in. (26 × 47.9 × 1.2 cm)
H x W x D (Hanger 6 - hook down): 7 11/16 × 18 7/8 × 1/2 in. (19.5 × 47.9 × 1.2 cm)
H x W x D (Hanger 7): 9 9/16 × 19 1/8 × 1/2 in. (24.3 × 48.6 × 1.2 cm)
H x W x D (Hanger 7 - hook down): 7 11/16 × 19 1/8 × 1/2 in. (19.5 × 48.6 × 1.2 cm)
H x W x D (Hanger 8): 9 3/4 × 19 1/8 × 1/2 in. (24.8 × 48.5 × 1.2 cm)
H x W x D (Hanger 8 - hook down): 7 13/16 × 19 1/8 × 1/2 in. (19.8 × 48.5 × 1.2 cm)
H x W x D (Hanger 9): 9 5/8 × 19 5/16 × 1/2 in. (24.5 × 49 × 1.2 cm)
H x W x D (Hanger 9 - hook down): 7 11/16 × 19 5/16 × 1/2 in. (19.5 × 49 × 1.2 cm)
H x W x D (Hanger 10): 9 5/8 × 19 3/16 × 1/2 in. (24.5 × 48.7 × 1.2 cm)
H x W x D (Hanger 10 - hook down): 7 11/16 × 19 3/16 × 1/2 in. (19.5 × 48.7 × 1.2 cm)
H x W x D (Drawer 7 left): 5 1/8 × 22 1/16 × 14 3/8 in. (13 × 56 × 36.5 cm)
Type:
trunks (containers)
Place made:
Saint Louis, Missouri, United States, North and Central America
Place used:
United States, North and Central America
Date:
after 1927
Topic:
African American  Search this
Band (Music)  Search this
Clothing and dress  Search this
Conductors (Musicians)  Search this
Costume  Search this
Entertainers  Search this
Jazz (Music)  Search this
Singers (Musicians)  Search this
Travel  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Cabella Calloway Langsam
Object number:
A2015.273.1.1
Restrictions & Rights:
No known copyright restrictions
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Collection title:
The Cabell “Cab” Calloway III Collection
Classification:
Accessories and Personal Effects
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd539349228-1078-4349-b424-13618493633c
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmaahc_A2015.273.1.1

Opera glasses and case owned by Mary Church Terrell

Created by:
Lemaire, French, 1846 - 1955  Search this
Owned by:
Mary Church Terrell, American, 1863 - 1954  Search this
Medium:
glasses:metal, plastic, glass, mother of pearl;
case: leather, silk, metal, paper, ink
Dimensions:
H x W x D (case): 2 3/4 × 4 5/8 × 2 in. (7 × 11.7 × 5.1 cm)
H x W x D (glasses): 2 1/4 × 4 × 1 1/2 in. (5.7 × 10.2 × 3.8 cm)
Type:
opera glasses
cases (containers)
Place collected:
Highland Beach, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States, North and Central America
Place made:
Paris, Île-de-France, France, Europe
Date:
late 19th-mid 20th century
Topic:
African American  Search this
Amusements  Search this
Domestic life  Search this
Fashion  Search this
Opera (Music)  Search this
Theatre  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Ray and Jean Langston in memory of Mary Church and Robert Terrell
Object number:
A2017.13.1.16ab
Restrictions & Rights:
No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Collection title:
Mary Church Terrell Family Archive
Classification:
Accessories and Personal Effects
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd59b5093de-622e-41b1-be29-adec38c8ffc1
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmaahc_A2017.13.1.16ab
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Necklace pendant worn by Baba Chuck

Designed by:
Unidentified  Search this
Owned by:
Charles Rudolph Davis, American, 1937 - 2017  Search this
Medium:
sterling silver
Dimensions:
H x W x D (Overal with lanyard): 23 5/8 × 3 1/4 × 7/16 in. (60 × 8.3 × 1.1 cm)
H x W x D (Pendant): 7 1/4 × 3 1/4 × 5/16 in. (18.4 × 8.3 × 0.8 cm)
H x W x D (A2018.98.1.2 (necklace in curled display position)): 9 × 7 × 3/4 in. (22.9 × 17.8 × 1.9 cm)
Type:
pendants (jewelry)
Place used:
United States, North and Central America
Date:
late 20th-early 21st century
Topic:
African American  Search this
Africa  Search this
African diaspora  Search this
Fashion  Search this
Identity  Search this
Modern dance  Search this
Ornamentation  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Ngoma & Normadien Woolbright in memory of Dr. Chuck Davis
Object number:
A2018.98.1.2.1
Restrictions & Rights:
Unknown - Restrictions Possible
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Collection title:
Dr. Baba Chuck Davis Archive
Classification:
Jewelry and Adornment
Exhibition:
Musical Crossroads
On View:
NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 053
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5913cd74f-06f6-41d2-91a7-81942ec4d502
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmaahc_A2018.98.1.2.1
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Lanyard worn by Baba Chuck

Manufactured by:
Unidentified  Search this
Owned by:
Charles Rudolph Davis, American, 1937 - 2017  Search this
Medium:
synthetic fiber and metal
Dimensions:
H x W x D (Overall with pendant): 23 5/8 × 3 1/4 × 7/16 in. (60 × 8.3 × 1.1 cm)
H x W x D (Doubled and attached to pendant at bail): 16 15/16 × 7/16 × 7/16 in. (43 × 1.1 × 1.1 cm)
H x W x D (Full length): 33 7/8 × 7/16 × 7/16 in. (86 × 1.1 × 1.1 cm)
Type:
necklaces
Place used:
United States, North and Central America
Date:
late 20th-early 21st century
Topic:
African American  Search this
African diaspora  Search this
Fashion  Search this
Identity  Search this
Modern dance  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Ngoma & Normadien Woolbright in memory of Dr. Chuck Davis
Object number:
A2018.98.1.2.2
Restrictions & Rights:
No Known Copyright Restrictions
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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Collection title:
Dr. Baba Chuck Davis Archive
Classification:
Jewelry and Adornment
Exhibition:
Musical Crossroads
On View:
NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 053
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd58fc44a75-dd2f-4a9e-91ac-4c1e8e273604
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmaahc_A2018.98.1.2.2
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Walking stick used by Jimmie Daniels

Created by:
Unidentified  Search this
Owned by:
Jimmie Daniels, American, 1907 - 1984  Search this
Medium:
wood with ivory, horn, and paint
Dimensions:
H x W x D: 35 3/4 × 2 3/4 × 2 in. (90.8 × 7 × 5.1 cm)
Type:
walking sticks
Place used:
New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
Date:
mid 20th century
Topic:
African American  Search this
Actors  Search this
Music  Search this
Nightlife  Search this
Singers (Musicians)  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Paul Bodden in memory of Thad McGar and James "Jimmie" Daniels
Object number:
A2020.19.1.1
Restrictions & Rights:
Public domain
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Collection title:
Collection of James "Jimmie" Daniels
Classification:
Accessories and Personal Effects
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd567bd8315-19e7-413a-90fc-54349b966f3d
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmaahc_A2020.19.1.1
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