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Milky White Way; Right John

Recording artist:
CBS Trumpeteers  Search this
Arranger:
Johnson, Joseph  Search this
Manufacturer:
Nashboro  Search this
Physical Description:
shellac (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 10 in; 25.4 cm
Object Name:
sound recording
Place made:
United States: Tennessee, Nashville-Davidson
Release date:
1959
ID Number:
1996.0153.08691
Catalog number:
1996.0153.08691
Label number:
641
Accession number:
1996.0153
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
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Cowboy Songs As Sung By John White

Depicted (sitter):
White, John I.  Search this
Physical Description:
paper (overall material)
ink (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 12 in x 9 in; 30.48 cm x 22.86 cm
Object Name:
song book
Publishing date:
1930s
Subject:
Country (music)  Search this
Radio  Search this
ID Number:
2013.0234.01
Accession number:
2013.0234
Catalog number:
2013.0234.01
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
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Luke Cage, Hero for Hire, Vol. 1, No. 4

Physical Description:
paper (overall material)
ink (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 10 1/4 in x 6 15/16 in; 26.035 cm x 17.62125 cm
Object Name:
comic book
Date made:
1972-12
Subject:
Comics  Search this
African American  Search this
ID Number:
2018.0171.10
Accession number:
2018.0171
Catalog number:
2018.0171.10
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Comic Books
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
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"Tom Mix" Style Cowboy Hat

Maker:
Stetson  Search this
Physical Description:
felt (overall material)
Object Name:
hat
Other Terms:
hat; Headwear; Accessories Worn on the Body; Male
Date made:
1910 - 1930
Related Publication:
Kendrick, Kathleen M. and Peter C. Liebhold. Smithsonian Treasures of American History
National Museum of American History. Treasures of American History online exhibition
Related Web Publication:
http://americanhistory.si.edu/treasures
ID Number:
CS.112055.001
Catalog number:
112055.001
Accession number:
112055
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
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Bone Dice

Physical Description:
bone (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 1/2 in x 1/2 in x 1/2 in; 1.27 cm x 1.27 cm x 1.27 cm
Object Name:
dice, ivory
dice, ivory (pair)
Date made:
1800s
Related event:
Expansion and Reform  Search this
Related Publication:
On the Water online exhibition
Related Web Publication:
http://americanhistory.si.edu/onthewater
ID Number:
AG.024849.1
Accession number:
1875.4423
Catalog number:
24849.1
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On the Water exhibit
Art
Exhibition:
On the Water
Exhibition Location:
National Museum of American History
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
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dice, ivory (pair)

Measurements:
small die: 3/8 in x 3/8 in x 3/8 in; .9525 cm x .9525 cm x .9525 cm
large die: 7/16 in x 1/16 in x 7/16 in; 1.11074 cm x .11113 cm x 1.11125 cm
Object Name:
Dice, Ivory
dice, ivory (pair)
ID Number:
AG.024849.2
Catalog number:
24849.2
Accession number:
1875.4423
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Exhibition:
On the Water
Exhibition Location:
National Museum of American History
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
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Bone Dice

Object Name:
Dice, Ivory
dice, ivory (pair)
Date made:
19th Century
Related event:
Expansion and Reform  Search this
Civil War and Reconstruction  Search this
ID Number:
AG.024849.3
Catalog number:
24849.3
Accession number:
1875.4423
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Exhibition:
On the Water
Exhibition Location:
National Museum of American History
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
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John Philip Sousa's Baton

User:
Sousa, John Philip  Search this
Physical Description:
silver (overall material)
wood (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 15 in x 1/2 in; 38.1 cm x 1.27 cm
Object Name:
baton
Related Publication:
Kendrick, Kathleen M. and Peter C. Liebhold. Smithsonian Treasures of American History
National Museum of American History. Treasures of American History online exhibition
Related Web Publication:
http://americanhistory.si.edu/treasures
Credit Line:
Gift of John Philip Sousa III and Thomas A. Sousa
ID Number:
1987.0142.01
Accession number:
1987.0142
Catalog number:
1987.0142.01
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Exhibition:
Entertainment Nation
Exhibition Location:
National Museum of American History
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b4-2f52-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
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High Top Sneakers worn by Jon Provost in the role of Timmy on TV Series Lassie

Wearer:
Provost, Jon  Search this
Physical Description:
black (shoe color)
white (shoe color)
canvas (shoe material)
rubber (sole material)
Measurements:
overall: 5 in x 9 in x 3 1/2 in; 12.7 cm x 22.86 cm x 8.89 cm
Object Name:
shoes
Date made:
1957 - 1964
Subject:
Entertainment  Search this
Television  Search this
Lassie  Search this
Related Publication:
Kendrick, Kathleen M. and Peter C. Liebhold. Smithsonian Treasures of American History
National Museum of American History. Treasures of American History online exhibition
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http://americanhistory.si.edu/treasures
Credit Line:
Jon Provost
ID Number:
1989.0009.03
Accession number:
1989.0009
Catalog number:
1989.0009.03
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a4-cf06-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
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Marilyn Monroe

User:
Monroe, Marilyn  Search this
Physical Description:
leather (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 42 cm x 13 cm x .5 cm; 16 9/16 in x 5 1/8 in x 3/16 in
Object Name:
gloves, pair of
Date made:
1950s
Related Publication:
Kendrick, Kathleen M. and Peter C. Liebhold. Smithsonian Treasures of American History
National Museum of American History. Treasures of American History online exhibition
Related Web Publication:
http://americanhistory.si.edu/treasures
ID Number:
2002.0125.01
Catalog number:
2002.0125.01
Accession number:
2002.0125
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
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http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746aa-4c3d-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
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Crayola Crayons

Maker:
Binney and Smith  Search this
Physical Description:
wax (overall material)
paper (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 2 1/2 in x 7 3/4 in x 1/2 in; 6.35 cm x 19.685 cm x 1.27 cm
Object Name:
crayons, box of
Place Made:
United States: Pennsylvania, Easton
Date made:
1903
Related Publication:
Kendrick, Kathleen M. and Peter C. Liebhold. Smithsonian Treasures of American History
National Museum of American History. Treasures of American History online exhibition
Related Web Publication:
http://americanhistory.si.edu/treasures
ID Number:
2000.0073.41
Accession number:
2000.0073
Catalog number:
2000.0073.41
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Art
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746aa-6478-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
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Seinfeld's "Puffy Shirt"

User:
Seinfeld, Jerry  Search this
Physical Description:
fabric (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 35 in x 20 in; 88.9 cm x 50.8 cm
Object Name:
shirt
Date made:
1993
Subject:
Television  Search this
Related Publication:
Kendrick, Kathleen M. and Peter C. Liebhold. Smithsonian Treasures of American History
National Museum of American History. Treasures of American History online exhibition
Related Web Publication:
http://americanhistory.si.edu/treasures
Credit Line:
Warner Brothers Entertainment Inc.
ID Number:
2004.0245.01
Accession number:
2004.0245
Catalog number:
2004.0245.01
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a4-ba7a-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1287219
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Beat Me Daddy (Eight To the Bar)

Recording artist:
McKinley, Ray  Search this
Will Bradley and his Orchestra  Search this
Manufacturer:
Columbia  Search this
Physical Description:
shellac (overall material)
paper (overall material)
ink (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 10 in; 25.4 cm
Object Name:
sound recording
Place made:
United States
Recording date:
1940
Release date:
1947
Related Publication:
Rust, Brian. Jazz Records 1897-1942, Vol. 1
Credit Line:
Gift of Robert J. Walter
ID Number:
1981.0566.186
Maker number:
C-123
36956
Accession number:
1981.0566
Catalog number:
1981.0566.186
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b3-9d7f-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
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Big Coral/Sweet Betsy from Pike; Home on the Range

Recording artist:
Ranch Boys  Search this
Manufacturer:
Decca  Search this
Physical Description:
shellac (overall material)
paper (overall material)
ink (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 10 in; 25.4 cm
Object Name:
sound recording
Place made:
United States: New York, New York
Release date:
1939
Recording date:
1938
1934
Related Publication:
Russell, Tony. Country Music Records: A Discography, 1921-1942
ID Number:
1996.0320.05206
Maker number:
2646
65
Accession number:
1996.0320
Catalog number:
1996.0320.05206
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746aa-ad80-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
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Catwoman Costume Gloves worn by Julie Newmar on Batman

Wearer:
Newmar, Julie  Search this
Physical Description:
polyester (overall material)
metal (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 16 in; 40.64 cm
Object Name:
gloves
Subject:
Batman  Search this
Television  Search this
Credit Line:
Gift of Julie Newmar
ID Number:
2008.0028.01.02
Catalog number:
2008.0028.01.02
Accession number:
2008.0028
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Exhibition:
Entertainment Nation
Exhibition Location:
National Museum of American History
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
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EDAN-URL:
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How Sweet It Is; I'm Gonna Press On

Recording artist:
Bells of Joy  Search this
Manufacturer:
Peacock  Search this
Physical Description:
shellac (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 10 in; x 25.4 cm
Object Name:
sound recording
Place made:
United States: Texas, Houston
Release date:
1953
ID Number:
1996.0320.11513
Collector/donor number:
17321
Maker number:
1716
Accession number:
1996.0320
Catalog number:
1996.0320.11513
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ab-95ea-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1282592

Mother and Dad; Please Take Me Back To My Darling

Recording artist:
Phelps, Willie  Search this
Manufacturer:
Decca  Search this
Physical Description:
shellac (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 10 in; x 25.4 cm
Object Name:
sound recording
Place made:
United States: New York, New York
Recording date:
1936
Related Publication:
Russell, Tony. Country Music Records: A Discography, 1921-1942
ID Number:
1996.0320.22798
Accession number:
1996.0320
Catalog number:
1996.0320.22798
Maker number:
5220
Collector/donor number:
16213
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746aa-2fd8-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
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Toy Space Helmet and Googles

Vender:
Bruegman, William  Search this
Physical Description:
plastic (overall material)
elastic (overall material)
cardboard (box material)
ink (box material)
Measurements:
helmet: 6 3/4 in x 7 in x 6 in; 17.145 cm x 17.78 cm x 15.24 cm
goggles: 2 3/4 in x 5 1/2 in x 4 in; 6.985 cm x 13.97 cm x 10.16 cm
box: 9 1/2 in x 8 1/4 in x 8 in; 24.13 cm x 20.955 cm x 20.32 cm
Object Name:
Toy
Place made:
United States
Date made:
1952
Subject:
Children  Search this
Toys  Search this
Television  Search this
ID Number:
1990.0489.04
Accession number:
1990.0489
Catalog number:
1990.0489.04
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ac-4e70-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1322265

Stompin' At the Savoy; Don't Be That Way

Recording artist:
Benny Goodman and his Orchestra  Search this
Manufacturer:
RCA Victor  Search this
Physical Description:
paper (overall material)
ink (overall material)
shellac (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 10 in; 25.4 cm
Object Name:
sound recording
Place made:
United States: New Jersey, Camden
Release date:
1944
Recording date:
1936
1938
Related Publication:
Discography of American Historical Recordings
Credit Line:
Gift of Robert J. Walter
ID Number:
1981.0566.190
Accession number:
1981.0566
Maker number:
20-1549
P146
Catalog number:
1981.0566.190
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Music & Musical Instruments
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Jazz
Sound Recordings
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746aa-904e-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_668436
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Marilyn Monroe and Arthur Miller

Depicted (sitter):
Monroe, Marilyn  Search this
Maker:
Avedon, Richard  Search this
Physical Description:
paper (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 28 in x 28 in; 71.12 cm x 71.12 cm
Object Name:
photograph
gelatin silver print
Date made:
1957
Subject:
Actors  Search this
ID Number:
PG.67.102.001
Catalog number:
67.102.1
Accession number:
270571
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Work and Industry: Photographic History
Popular Entertainment
Richard Avedon Collection
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Exhibition:
(re)Framing Conversations
Exhibition Location:
National Museum of American History
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ac-4ebf-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1321476

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