Designed by:

Hadiya Williams, American, born 1978  Search this

Subject of:

Shantrelle P. Lewis, American, born 1978  Search this

Tony Oluwatoyin Lawson, born 1978  Search this

Medium:

paper with ink and adhesive

Dimensions:

L x W: 9 1/2 × 4 1/8 in. (24.2 × 10.5 cm)

Type:

envelopes

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

Date:

2016

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.

Topic:

African American  Search this

Africa  Search this

African diaspora  Search this

Communities  Search this

Design  Search this

Families  Search this

Film  Search this

Graphic design  Search this

Identity  Search this

Marriage customs and rites  Search this

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.

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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection

Classification:

Decorative Arts, Craft, and Design

Data Source:

National Museum of African American History and Culture

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5f4fb66d7-7341-409d-bc68-3efa1b066f3e

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nmaahc_2018.30.1f