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Flier for Run DMC and the Beastie Boys at Freedom Hall in Louisville

Printed by:
Unidentified  Search this
Subject of:
Run-D.M.C., American, 1981 - 2002  Search this
Beastie Boys, American, 1980 - 2012  Search this
Medium:
ink on paper (fiber product)
Dimensions:
H x W: 3 15/16 × 5 13/16 in. (10 × 14.8 cm)
Type:
fliers (printed matter)
Place depicted:
Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States, North and Central America
Date:
1987
Topic:
African American  Search this
DJs (Musicians)  Search this
Hip-hop (Music)  Search this
Nightlife  Search this
Rappers (Musicians)  Search this
Urban life  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number:
2020.38.2.3
Restrictions & Rights:
Public domain
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Classification:
Memorabilia and Ephemera-Advertisements
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5b991a54e-9123-48df-9c39-ee3862353efe
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edanmdm:nmaahc_2020.38.2.3
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Poster promoting freestyle event hosted by BMI and Black Rock Coalition

Created by:
Black Rock Coalition, American, founded 1985  Search this
Printed by:
Unidentified  Search this
Subject of:
Broadcast Music, Inc., American, founded 1939  Search this
The Ritz, American, 1980 - early 1990s  Search this
Two Kings in a Cipher, American, 1990 - 1992  Search this
Grand Daddy I.U., American, born 1968  Search this
Jamalski, American  Search this
Leaders of the New School, American, 1968 - 1994  Search this
Me Phi Me, American, born 1970  Search this
De La Soul, American, founded 1988  Search this
Nikke Nicole, American  Search this
Onyx, American, founded 1988  Search this
Papa Chuk, American  Search this
Rough House Survivors, American  Search this
Tim Dog, American, 1967 - 2013  Search this
Meshell Ndegeocello, American, born 1968  Search this
Medium:
ink on paper (fiber product)
Dimensions:
H x W: 29 × 23 in. (73.7 × 58.4 cm)
Type:
posters
Place depicted:
New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
Date:
ca. 1990
Topic:
African American  Search this
Hip-hop (Music)  Search this
Rappers (Musicians)  Search this
Rock and roll (Music)  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Black Rock Coalition - LaRonda Davis, President
Object number:
2015.42.9
Restrictions & Rights:
No known copyright restrictions
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Classification:
Memorabilia and Ephemera
On View:
NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Concourse, C 050
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5b065b5eb-ef7a-4e85-bfb5-11d75882417b
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmaahc_2015.42.9

Fear of a Black Planet

Recorded by:
Public Enemy, American, founded 1982  Search this
Published by:
Universal Music Group, American, founded 1934  Search this
Def Jam Recordings, American, founded 1984  Search this
Produced by:
The Bomb Squad, American, founded 1986  Search this
Photograph by:
Jules Allen, American, born 1947  Search this
Medium:
vinyl with ink on paper and cardboard
Dimensions:
Diameter (a. disc): 11 7/8 in. (30.2 cm)
H x W x D (b. album jacket): 12 1/4 × 12 3/8 × 1/8 in. (31.1 × 31.4 × 0.3 cm)
H x W (c. sleeve): 12 × 12 1/4 in. (30.5 × 31.1 cm)
Type:
record covers
long-playing records
Place made:
United States, North and Central America
Date:
1990; republished 2014
Topic:
African American  Search this
Hip-hop (Music)  Search this
Rappers (Musicians)  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number:
2015.195.36abc
Restrictions & Rights:
© 2014 Def Jam Recordings
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Classification:
Media Arts-Audio Recordings
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd51c7c00c6-f0d9-4634-8f85-479ecdac9414
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmaahc_2015.195.36abc
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Jacket worn by MC Lyte in the music video for the single Brooklyn

Manufactured by:
Adidas AG, German, founded 1948  Search this
Owned by:
MC Lyte, American, born 1971  Search this
Worn by:
MC Lyte, American, born 1971  Search this
Medium:
cotton, polyester, and metal
Dimensions:
H x W: 26 1/2 x 14 in. (67.3 x 35.6 cm)
Type:
jackets
Date:
2009
Topic:
African American  Search this
Clothing and dress  Search this
Fashion  Search this
Hip-hop (Music)  Search this
Rappers (Musicians)  Search this
Women  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of MC Lyte
Object number:
2011.118.2
Restrictions & Rights:
No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Classification:
Clothing-Costume
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5923c96c3-a368-4ebd-a503-16d4b1a569d8
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edanmdm:nmaahc_2011.118.2
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Customized Sigma Gamma Rho Converse sneakers for member MC Lyte

Manufactured by:
Converse, American, founded 1908  Search this
Owned by:
MC Lyte, American, born 1971  Search this
Subject of:
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., founded 1922  Search this
Medium:
satin, rubber, canvas, metal, and nylon shoelaces with plastic aglets
Dimensions:
H x W x D (left shoe (a)): 3 3/4 × 3 1/2 × 10 1/2 in. (9.5 × 8.9 × 26.7 cm)
H x W x D (right shoe (b)): 3 3/4 × 3 1/2 × 10 1/2 in. (9.5 × 8.9 × 26.7 cm)
Type:
sneakers
Date:
2005-2010
Topic:
African American  Search this
Associations and institutions  Search this
Clothing and dress  Search this
Fashion  Search this
Hip-hop (Music)  Search this
Rappers (Musicians)  Search this
Sororities  Search this
Women  Search this
Women's organizations  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of MC Lyte
Object number:
2011.118.3ab
Restrictions & Rights:
© Nike
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Classification:
Clothing-Fashion
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/fd50fed86a8-9b7f-4bd6-8b7e-0783d490ee5a
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmaahc_2011.118.3ab

White and pink MC Lyte Baby Phat sneakers

Manufactured by:
Baby Phat, American, founded 1998  Search this
Designed by:
Kimora Lee Simmons, American, born 1975  Search this
Owned by:
MC Lyte, American, born 1971  Search this
Medium:
leather, rubber, plastic, and nylon shoelaces with plastic aglets
Dimensions:
H x W x D (left shoe (a)): 4 1/2 × 3 3/4 × 11 3/4 in. (11.4 × 9.5 × 29.8 cm)
H x W x D (right shoe (b)): 4 1/2 × 3 3/4 × 11 3/4 in. (11.4 × 9.5 × 29.8 cm)
Type:
sneakers
Date:
1998-2010
Topic:
African American  Search this
Clothing and dress  Search this
Design  Search this
Fashion  Search this
Fashion design  Search this
Hip-hop (Music)  Search this
Rappers (Musicians)  Search this
Women  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of MC Lyte
Object number:
2011.118.4ab
Restrictions & Rights:
No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Classification:
Clothing-Fashion
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5e7673e36-2296-4acf-812b-9872d698dcbc
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmaahc_2011.118.4ab
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Black t-shirt for the MTV television show Celebrity Rap Superstar

Manufactured by:
American Apparel, American, founded 1989  Search this
Owned by:
MC Lyte, American, born 1971  Search this
Medium:
cotton
Dimensions:
H x W: 28 x 15 1/2 in. (71.1 x 39.4 cm)
Type:
T-shirts
Date:
2007
Topic:
African American  Search this
Clothing and dress  Search this
Fashion  Search this
Hip-hop (Music)  Search this
Rappers (Musicians)  Search this
Women  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of MC Lyte
Object number:
2011.118.5
Restrictions & Rights:
No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Classification:
Clothing-Fashion
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd510f44c0e-3b32-49d6-8321-05a8ca4cfc1b
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmaahc_2011.118.5

Green t-shirt with a portrait of MC Lyte

Created by:
Unidentified  Search this
Owned by:
MC Lyte, American, born 1971  Search this
Medium:
cotton
Dimensions:
H x W: 21 3/4 x 14 1/2 in. (55.2 x 36.8 cm)
Type:
T-shirts
Date:
1990-2010
Topic:
African American  Search this
Clothing and dress  Search this
Fashion  Search this
Hip-hop (Music)  Search this
Rappers (Musicians)  Search this
Women  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of MC Lyte
Object number:
2011.118.6
Restrictions & Rights:
No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Classification:
Clothing-Fashion
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd50346a5f0-ba17-4aa2-9024-8ddc188265fe
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmaahc_2011.118.6

Black t-shirt with a photograph of MC Sha-Rock owned by MC Lyte

Created by:
Sedgwick & Cedar, American, founded 1973  Search this
Owned by:
MC Lyte, American, born 1971  Search this
Subject of:
MC Sha-Rock, American, born 1962  Search this
Medium:
cotton
Dimensions:
H x W: 22 x 13 in. (55.9 x 33 cm)
Type:
T-shirts
Date:
1990-2010
Topic:
African American  Search this
Clothing and dress  Search this
Fashion  Search this
Hip-hop (Music)  Search this
Rappers (Musicians)  Search this
Women  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of MC Lyte
Object number:
2011.118.7
Restrictions & Rights:
No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Classification:
Clothing-Fashion
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/fd59df4f3f9-28fb-46df-990e-006bb31cd3d0
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmaahc_2011.118.7

White t-shirt with a portrait of MC Lyte

Created by:
High Sierra  Search this
Owned by:
MC Lyte, American, born 1971  Search this
Medium:
cotton
Dimensions:
H x W: 29 x 21 in. (73.7 x 53.3 cm)
Type:
T-shirts
Date:
1990-2010
Topic:
African American  Search this
Clothing and dress  Search this
Fashion  Search this
Hip-hop (Music)  Search this
Rappers (Musicians)  Search this
Women  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of MC Lyte
Object number:
2011.118.8
Restrictions & Rights:
No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Classification:
Clothing-Fashion
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd54721e74c-3b66-46a1-8f4d-31bdd9675bfa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmaahc_2011.118.8

Hand-sewn MC Lyte tank top

Created by:
Unidentified  Search this
Owned by:
MC Lyte, American, born 1971  Search this
Worn by:
MC Lyte, American, born 1971  Search this
Medium:
cotton
Dimensions:
H x W: 22 x 11 in. (55.9 x 27.9 cm)
Type:
T-shirts
Date:
1990-2010
Topic:
African American  Search this
Clothing and dress  Search this
Fashion  Search this
Hip-hop (Music)  Search this
Rappers (Musicians)  Search this
Women  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of MC Lyte
Object number:
2011.118.9
Restrictions & Rights:
No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Classification:
Clothing-Historical
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd55580eb67-d7c1-40fc-82bc-a42c090a9180
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmaahc_2011.118.9

Rolling Stone, issue #637

Published by:
Rolling Stone, American, founded 1967  Search this
Subject of:
Ice-T, American, born 1962  Search this
Medium:
ink on paper
Dimensions:
H x W: 12 x 10 in. (30.5 x 25.4 cm)
Type:
magazines (periodicals)
Date:
1992
Topic:
African American  Search this
Actors  Search this
Hip-hop (Music)  Search this
Musicians  Search this
Race relations  Search this
Rappers (Musicians)  Search this
U.S. History, 1969-2001  Search this
Violence  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number:
2011.133.2
Restrictions & Rights:
© Rolling Stones
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Classification:
Documents and Published Materials-Published Works
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd57b14d1a1-b21e-4721-b51c-8300bb200747
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmaahc_2011.133.2
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Banner for Public Enemy

Created by:
Unidentified  Search this
Subject of:
Public Enemy, American, founded 1982  Search this
Medium:
acrylic paint and pressure-sensitive tape on canvas
Dimensions:
H x W: 74 x 69 in. (188 x 175.3 cm)
Type:
banners
Date:
ca. 1992
Topic:
African American  Search this
Hip-hop (Music)  Search this
Rappers (Musicians)  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Public Enemy
Object number:
2011.33.1
Restrictions & Rights:
No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Collection title:
v
Classification:
Memorabilia and Ephemera
Exhibition:
A Changing America: 1968 and Beyond
On View:
NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Concourse 1, C1 053
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd51e084ee9-2ecb-4721-9fa7-63de006eea54
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmaahc_2011.33.1

Turntable owned by Chuck D

Manufactured by:
Gemini Sound Products Corp., American, founded 1974  Search this
Owned by:
Chuck D, American, born 1960  Search this
Subject of:
Public Enemy, American, founded 1982  Search this
Medium:
metal , plastic
Dimensions:
H x W x D (excluding power cord): 5 1/8 x 17 3/4 x 14 1/2 in. (13 x 45.1 x 36.8 cm)
Type:
turntables (sound device component)
Place made:
Taiwan, Asia
Date:
ca. 1992
Topic:
African American  Search this
Hip-hop (Music)  Search this
Rappers (Musicians)  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Public Enemy
Object number:
2011.33.10ab
Restrictions & Rights:
No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Classification:
Tools and Equipment-Audiovisual
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5b2c0f63f-7a59-4f7d-8a86-991edafc0195
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmaahc_2011.33.10ab

Banner for Public Enemy

Created by:
Unidentified  Search this
Subject of:
Public Enemy, American, founded 1982  Search this
Medium:
linen, nylon, duct tape, paint (probably acrylic)
Dimensions:
H x W: 137 x 140 in. (348 x 355.6 cm)
Type:
banners
Date:
ca. 1992
Topic:
African American  Search this
Hip-hop (Music)  Search this
Rappers (Musicians)  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Public Enemy
Object number:
2011.33.11
Restrictions & Rights:
No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Classification:
Memorabilia and Ephemera
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5deee9ac9-a571-4553-8c85-16aa36db49ae
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmaahc_2011.33.11

T-shirt with Public Enemy logo

Created by:
PolyGram, American, 1962 - 1999  Search this
Subject of:
Public Enemy, American, founded 1982  Search this
Medium:
cotton (textile)
Dimensions:
H x W: 32 3/4 x 36 in. (83.2 x 91.4 cm)
Type:
T-shirts
Date:
ca. 1992
Topic:
African American  Search this
Clothing and dress  Search this
Hip-hop (Music)  Search this
Rappers (Musicians)  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Public Enemy
Object number:
2011.33.12
Restrictions & Rights:
No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Classification:
Clothing-Fashion
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd54f2339f4-7ede-46c0-82a9-ac5e7843eb27
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmaahc_2011.33.12
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Poster for Public Enemy album Greatest Misses

Created by:
Sony Music Entertainment, American, founded 1991  Search this
Subject of:
Public Enemy, American, founded 1982  Search this
Medium:
ink on paper
Dimensions:
H x W: 23 x 23 in. (58.4 x 58.4 cm)
Type:
posters
Date:
1992
Topic:
African American  Search this
Hip-hop (Music)  Search this
Rappers (Musicians)  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Public Enemy
Object number:
2011.33.2.1
Restrictions & Rights:
No Known Copyright Restrictions
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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Classification:
Memorabilia and Ephemera-Advertisements
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5c8a125d1-fa26-4433-981c-39da5c3f6e69
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmaahc_2011.33.2.1

Poster for Public Enemy album Greatest Misses

Created by:
Sony Music Entertainment, American, founded 1991  Search this
Subject of:
Public Enemy, American, founded 1982  Search this
Medium:
ink on paper
Dimensions:
H x W: 23 x 23 in. (58.4 x 58.4 cm)
Type:
posters
Date:
1992
Topic:
African American  Search this
Hip-hop (Music)  Search this
Rappers (Musicians)  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Public Enemy
Object number:
2011.33.2.2
Restrictions & Rights:
No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Classification:
Memorabilia and Ephemera-Advertisements
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd512ab5fcf-9792-435b-b566-35b87e7afa8f
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmaahc_2011.33.2.2

Poster for Public Enemy album Greatest Misses

Created by:
Sony Music Entertainment, American, founded 1991  Search this
Subject of:
Public Enemy, American, founded 1982  Search this
Medium:
ink on paper
Dimensions:
H x W: 23 x 23 in. (58.4 x 58.4 cm)
Type:
posters
Date:
1992
Topic:
African American  Search this
Hip-hop (Music)  Search this
Rappers (Musicians)  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Public Enemy
Object number:
2011.33.2.3
Restrictions & Rights:
No Known Copyright Restrictions
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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Classification:
Memorabilia and Ephemera-Advertisements
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd53efd1f75-38a3-4dd7-8c2c-e0434e5acf6c
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmaahc_2011.33.2.3

Poster for the Public Enemy album There's a Poison Goin On

Created by:
Unidentified  Search this
Subject of:
Public Enemy, American, founded 1982  Search this
Medium:
ink on paper
Dimensions:
H x W: 35 3/8 x 23 7/8 in. (89.9 x 60.6 cm)
Type:
posters
Date:
1999
Topic:
African American  Search this
Hip-hop (Music)  Search this
Rappers (Musicians)  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Public Enemy
Object number:
2011.33.3.1
Restrictions & Rights:
Unknown - Restrictions Possible
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Classification:
Memorabilia and Ephemera-Advertisements
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5abed20e3-3c2e-4b86-a170-b08d6b77a5d7
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmaahc_2011.33.3.1

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