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Sadiron from Deltaville, Virginia

Manufactured by:
Unidentified  Search this
Medium:
iron
Dimensions:
H x W x D: 3 3/4 × 2 1/2 × 1 3/4 in. (9.5 × 6.4 × 4.4 cm)
Type:
irons
Place collected:
Deltaville, Middlesex County, Virginia, United States, North and Central America
Date:
Late 19th century
Topic:
African American  Search this
Domestic life  Search this
Emancipation  Search this
Labor  Search this
Slavery  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Leonard H. Powell
Object number:
2017.95
Restrictions & Rights:
No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Classification:
Slavery and Freedom Objects
Tools and Equipment
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5e10081f3-26e8-46a4-86da-f4c64ebddfda
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edanmdm:nmaahc_2017.95
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Circular desk calendar owned by Mary Church Terrell

Created by:
Galt & Bro Inc., American, 1802 - 2001  Search this
Subject of:
Mary Church Terrell, American, 1863 - 1954  Search this
Owned by:
Mary Church Terrell, American, 1863 - 1954  Search this
Medium:
metal, plastic, wood, ink, backing
Dimensions:
H x W x D: 5 3/8 × 5 1/4 × 11/16 in. (13.7 × 13.3 × 1.7 cm)
Type:
perpetual calendars
Place collected:
Highland Beach, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States, North and Central America
Date:
1892-1934
Topic:
African American  Search this
Domestic life  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:
A2017.13.1.12
Restrictions & Rights:
No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Collection title:
Mary Church Terrell Family Archive
Classification:
Furnishings, Housewares, and Décor
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5ef1b0cb2-d39f-438d-a6ab-0a9a6d6e2080
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edanmdm:nmaahc_A2017.13.1.12
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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:
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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
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edanmdm:nmaahc_A2017.13.1.16ab
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Gold pencil and case owned by the Terrell family

Created by:
Unidentified  Search this
Owned by:
Mary Church Terrell, American, 1863 - 1954  Search this
Medium:
gold, leather, metal, lining
Dimensions:
H x W x D (pencil): 2 1/2 × 5/16 × 5/16 in. (6.4 × 0.8 × 0.8 cm)
H x W x D (case, closed): 3/4 × 2 9/16 × 13/16 in. (1.9 × 6.5 × 2.1 cm)
Type:
mechanical pencils
cases (containers)
Place collected:
Highland Beach, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States, North and Central America
Date:
1863-1954
Topic:
African American  Search this
Correspondence  Search this
Domestic life  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:
A2017.13.1.54ab
Restrictions & Rights:
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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/fd5c52ad9cf-6bd8-40a4-874f-6fef22dd7c40
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edanmdm:nmaahc_A2017.13.1.54ab
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Wedding ring belonging to Louise Ayers Church

Created by:
Unidentified  Search this
Worn by:
Louise Ayers Church, American, born ca. 1846  Search this
Owned by:
Mary Church Terrell, American, 1863 - 1954  Search this
Medium:
eighteen-carat gold
Dimensions:
Diameter: 3/4 × 1/4 in. (1.9 × 0.6 cm)
Type:
finger rings
Place collected:
Highland Beach, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States, North and Central America
Date:
1862-1870
Topic:
African American  Search this
Domestic life  Search this
Families  Search this
Marriage customs and rites  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:
A2017.13.1.56
Restrictions & Rights:
No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Collection title:
Mary Church Terrell Family Archive
Classification:
Jewelry and Adornment
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd588cbf20f-aaae-496d-b536-99b8e51fe8bc
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmaahc_A2017.13.1.56
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Pocket watch and chain owned by Terrell family

Created by:
Unidentified  Search this
Owned by:
Mary Church Terrell, American, 1863 - 1954  Search this
Medium:
enamel, metal, plastic, paper
Dimensions:
H x W x D: 7/16 × 18 1/4 × 1 1/2 in. (1.1 × 46.4 × 3.8 cm)
Type:
pocket knives
pocket watches
Place collected:
Highland Beach, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States, North and Central America
Date:
1863-1954
Topic:
African American  Search this
Domestic life  Search this
Fashion  Search this
Ornamentation  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:
A2017.13.1.6ab
Restrictions & Rights:
No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Collection title:
Mary Church Terrell Family Archive
Classification:
Jewelry and Adornment
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd57b83b1e0-5c03-4132-8a5e-d6e28c720e5f
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edanmdm:nmaahc_A2017.13.1.6ab
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Monogrammed playing cards owned by Mary Church Terrell

Created by:
Unidentified  Search this
Subject of:
Mary Church Terrell, American, 1863 - 1954  Search this
Owned by:
Mary Church Terrell, American, 1863 - 1954  Search this
Medium:
ink on paper
Dimensions:
H x W (individual playing card): 3 1/2 × 2 1/4 in. (8.9 × 5.7 cm)
Type:
playing cards
Place collected:
Highland Beach, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States, North and Central America
Date:
1891-1954
Topic:
African American  Search this
Amusements  Search this
Domestic life  Search this
Play  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:
A2017.13.1.8.1ab
Restrictions & Rights:
No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Collection title:
Mary Church Terrell Family Archive
Classification:
Toys and Games
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5da5730bd-9f27-43a0-9da4-7f03efd93a9e
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmaahc_A2017.13.1.8.1ab

Eye mask beloning to Etta Moten Barnett

Manufactured by:
Unidentified  Search this
Owned by:
Etta Moten Barnett, American, 1901 - 2004  Search this
Medium:
cloth with lace and ribbon
Dimensions:
H x W: 3 3/8 × 1 in. (8.5 × 2.6 cm)
Type:
visors
Place used:
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America
Date:
1950-2004
Topic:
African American  Search this
Activism  Search this
Actors  Search this
Broadway Theatre  Search this
Domestic life  Search this
Singers (Musicians)  Search this
Women  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number:
A2022.13.1.55
Restrictions & Rights:
Unknown – Restrictions Possible
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Collection title:
Etta Moten Barnett Archive
Classification:
Accessories and Personal Effects
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5fc5c69f9-c301-45a7-8bed-9142a40fa799
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmaahc_A2022.13.1.55

Wonderlier

Maker:
Tupperware  Search this
Physical Description:
plastic (overall material)
Measurements:
average spatial: 11 cm x 25 cm; 4 5/16 in x 9 13/16 in
overall: 1/4 in x 9 1/8 in; .635 cm x 23.1775 cm
Object Name:
lid
Place made:
United States: Massachusetts, Grafton, Farnumsville
Date made:
ca 1954
Credit Line:
Glenn O. Tupper
ID Number:
1992.0605.104B
Catalog number:
1992.0605.104B
Accession number:
1992.0605
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Exhibition:
Object Project
Exhibition Location:
National Museum of American History
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746aa-1b8b-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1170625
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Wonderlier

Maker:
Tupperware  Search this
Physical Description:
plastic (overall material)
Measurements:
average spatial: 10.5 cm x 21.2 cm; 4 1/8 in x 8 3/8 in
overall: 1/4 in x 8 1/4 in; .635 cm x 20.955 cm
Object Name:
lid
Place made:
United States: Massachusetts, Grafton, Farnumsville
Date made:
ca 1954
Credit Line:
Glenn O. Tupper
ID Number:
1992.0605.105B
Catalog number:
1992.0605.105B
Accession number:
1992.0605
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Exhibition:
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Exhibition Location:
National Museum of American History
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ae-34c9-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1170626
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Wonderlier

Maker:
Tupperware  Search this
Physical Description:
plastic (overall material)
Measurements:
average spatial: 9 cm x 18.5 cm; 3 9/16 in x 7 5/16 in
overall: 3/8 in x 7 1/4 in; .9525 cm x 18.415 cm
Object Name:
lid
Place made:
United States: Massachusetts, Grafton, Farnumsville
Date made:
ca 1954
Credit Line:
Glenn O. Tupper
ID Number:
1992.0605.106B
Catalog number:
1992.0605.106B
Accession number:
1992.0605
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746aa-1b8c-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1170627
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Wonderlier

Maker:
Tupperware  Search this
Physical Description:
plastic (overall material)
Measurements:
average spatial: 8 cm x 16.5 cm; 3 1/8 in x 6 1/2 in
overall: 3/8 in x 6 1/2 in; .9525 cm x 16.51 cm
Object Name:
lid
Place made:
United States: Massachusetts, Grafton, Farnumsville
Date made:
ca 1954
Credit Line:
Glenn O. Tupper
ID Number:
1992.0605.107B
Catalog number:
1992.0605.107B
Accession number:
1992.0605
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National Museum of American History
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746aa-1b8d-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1170628
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Wonderlier

Maker:
Tupperware  Search this
Physical Description:
plastic (overall material)
Measurements:
average spatial: 7.2 cm x 14.7 cm; 2 13/16 in x 5 13/16 in
overall: 3/8 in x 5 7/8 in; .9525 cm x 14.9225 cm
Object Name:
lid
Place made:
United States: Massachusetts, Grafton, Farnumsville
Date made:
ca 1954
Credit Line:
Glenn O. Tupper
ID Number:
1992.0605.108B
Accession number:
1992.0605
Catalog number:
1992.0605.108B
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Exhibition:
Object Project
Exhibition Location:
National Museum of American History
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746aa-2031-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1170629
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Wonderlier

Maker:
Tupperware  Search this
Physical Description:
plastic (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 4 1/4 in x 9 1/2 in; 10.795 cm x 24.13 cm
Object Name:
bowl
Place made:
United States: Massachusetts, Grafton, Farnumsville
Date made:
ca 1954
Credit Line:
Glenn O. Tupper
ID Number:
1992.0605.104A
Accession number:
1992.0605
Catalog number:
1992.0605.104A
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National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a7-10f1-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_892455
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Wonderlier

Maker:
Tupperware  Search this
Physical Description:
plastic (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 4 in x 8 3/8 in; 10.16 cm x 21.2725 cm
Object Name:
bowl
Place made:
United States: Massachusetts, Grafton, Farnumsville
Date made:
ca 1954
Credit Line:
Glenn O. Tupper
ID Number:
1992.0605.105A
Accession number:
1992.0605
Catalog number:
1992.0605.105A
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ae-34ca-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_892456
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Wonderlier

Maker:
Tupperware  Search this
Physical Description:
plastic (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 3 1/2 in x 7 1/4 in; 8.89 cm x 18.415 cm
Object Name:
bowl
Place made:
United States: Massachusetts, Grafton, Farnumsville
Date made:
ca 1954
Credit Line:
Glenn O. Tupper
ID Number:
1992.0605.106A
Accession number:
1992.0605
Catalog number:
1992.0605.106A
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National Museum of American History
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a7-10f2-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_892457
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Wonderlier

Maker:
Tupperware  Search this
Physical Description:
plastic (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 3 1/4 in x 6 5/8 in; 8.255 cm x 16.8275 cm
Object Name:
bowl
Place made:
United States: Massachusetts, Grafton, Farnumsville
Date made:
ca 1954
Credit Line:
Glenn O. Tupper
ID Number:
1992.0605.107A
Accession number:
1992.0605
Catalog number:
1992.0605.107A
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Object Project
Exhibition Location:
National Museum of American History
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a7-10f4-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_892458
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Wonderlier

Maker:
Tupperware  Search this
Physical Description:
plastic (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 2 3/4 in x 5 7/8 in; 6.985 cm x 14.9225 cm
Object Name:
bowl
Place made:
United States: Massachusetts, Grafton, Farnumsville
Date made:
ca 1954
Credit Line:
Glenn O. Tupper
ID Number:
1992.0605.108A
Accession number:
1992.0605
Catalog number:
1992.0605.108A
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Object Project
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National Museum of American History
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a7-10f5-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_892459
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Abigail Doll

Maker:
Sperry, Portia Howe  Search this
Measurements:
overall: 20 in x 9 in; 50.8 cm x 22.86 cm
Object Name:
doll
Place made:
United States: Indiana, Brown
Date made:
1930-1939
Credit Line:
Gift of Susan Popp
ID Number:
2014.0262.01
Catalog number:
2014.0262.01
Accession number:
2014.0262
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746af-84ef-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1590924

Napkin Ring

Physical Description:
sycamore (overall material)
paper (covering material)
paint (covering material)
lacquer (finish material)
Measurements:
overall: 1 in x 2 1/4 in; 2.54 cm x 5.715 cm
Object Name:
ring, napkin
Object Type:
napkin rings
Place made:
United Kingdom: Scotland, Mauchline
Place owned; place used:
United States: Connecticut, Hartford
United States: Maryland, Baltimore
Date made:
ca 1872
Subject:
Eating  Search this
Food Culture  Search this
Souvenirs  Search this
Tourist trade  Search this
Credit Line:
Mrs. Alexius McGlannan
ID Number:
DL.380820B
Catalog number:
380820B
Accession number:
156797
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b3-a3fe-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1452012
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