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Mortar and pestle for pounding grain

Created by:
Unidentified  Search this
Medium:
wood
Dimensions:
H x W x D (Nesting): 56 × 13 1/2 × 14 in. (142.2 × 34.3 × 35.6 cm)
H x W x D (Mortar): 25 1/4 × 13 1/2 × 14 in. (64.1 × 34.3 × 35.6 cm)
H x W x D (Pestle): 38 × 3 3/4 × 3 1/4 in. (96.5 × 9.5 × 8.3 cm)
Type:
mortars (grinding tools)
pestles
Date:
1840-1940
Topic:
African American  Search this
Agriculture  Search this
American South  Search this
Labor  Search this
Slavery  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Oprah Winfrey
Object number:
2014.312.19.1-.2
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Classification:
Slavery and Freedom Objects
Tools and Equipment-Agricultural
Exhibition:
Power of Place
On View:
NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 051
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Camera from the studio of H.C. Anderson

Attributed to:
Graflex Inc., 1887 - 1973  Search this
Owned by:
Rev. Henry Clay Anderson, American, 1911 - 1998  Search this
Medium:
metal, plastic, glass, and leather
Dimensions:
H x W: 8 x 7 1/4 x 3 1/2 in. (20.3 x 18.4 x 8.9 cm)
Type:
cameras
Place collected:
Greenville, Washington County, Mississippi, United States, North and Central America
Date:
1947 - 1955
Topic:
African American  Search this
American South  Search this
Black Enterprise  Search this
Business  Search this
Communities  Search this
Photography  Search this
Segregation  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number:
2007.1.1.1
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Classification:
Tools and Equipment-Ceremonial Tools
Exhibition:
Power of Place
On View:
NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 051
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
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http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd51569aa2a-c8f0-43b8-a814-71e3e6ee5f34
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Linotype machine used by The Chicago Defender

Created by:
Mergenthaler Linotype Company, American, founded 1886  Search this
Used by:
The Chicago Defender, American, founded 1905  Search this
Medium:
metal with lead
Dimensions:
Overall with Weight: 96 × 60 × 60 in., 3000 lb. (243.8 × 152.4 × 152.4 cm, 1360.8 kg)
Type:
type composition equipment
printing presses
Place used:
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America
Place made:
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
Date:
1902-1906
Topic:
African American  Search this
Black Press  Search this
Business  Search this
Communication  Search this
Mass media  Search this
Technology  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Chicago Defender Publishing Company
Object number:
2012.18.1
Restrictions & Rights:
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Classification:
Tools and Equipment-Occupational
Exhibition:
Power of Place
On View:
NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 051
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5960c01c6-281d-4576-8c5d-04ea3ac97177
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edanmdm:nmaahc_2012.18.1

Orange bow barrette from Mae's Millinery Shop

Created by:
Mae Reeves, American, 1912 - 2016  Search this
Owned by:
Mae Reeves, American, 1912 - 2016  Search this
Subject of:
Mae's Millinery Shop, American, 1941 - 1994  Search this
Medium:
chiffon and metal
Dimensions:
H x W x D: 6 x 11 x 1 1/2 in. (15.2 x 27.9 x 3.8 cm)
Type:
barrettes
Place collected:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
Date:
1941-1994
Topic:
African American  Search this
Black Enterprise  Search this
Business  Search this
Hair  Search this
Women  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from Mae Reeves and her children, Donna Limerick and William Mincey, Jr.
Object number:
2010.6.138
Restrictions & Rights:
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Collection title:
Mae's Millinery Shop Collection
Classification:
Adornment
Exhibition:
Power of Place
On View:
NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 051
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5481d3186-62db-4cba-b237-24781cdd462f
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edanmdm:nmaahc_2010.6.138
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Pale green pillbox hat from Mae's Millinery Shop

Attributed to:
Mae Reeves, American, 1912 - 2016  Search this
Subject of:
Mae's Millinery Shop, American, 1941 - 1994  Search this
Medium:
synthetic fiber
Dimensions:
H x W x D: 3 1/2 x 7 1/2 x 8 1/4 in. (8.9 x 19.1 x 21 cm)
Type:
pillboxes (hats)
Place made:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
Date:
1941-1994
Topic:
African American  Search this
Black Enterprise  Search this
Business  Search this
Clothing and dress  Search this
Design  Search this
Fashion  Search this
Fashion design  Search this
Women  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from Mae Reeves and her children, Donna Limerick and William Mincey, Jr.
Object number:
2010.6.142
Restrictions & Rights:
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Collection title:
Mae's Millinery Shop Collection
Classification:
Clothing-Fashion
Exhibition:
Power of Place
On View:
NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 051
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd52ab1ba83-9003-4452-9ff2-af77b6cbd9c6
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edanmdm:nmaahc_2010.6.142
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Gray pillbox hat from Mae's Millinery Shop

Designed by:
Mae Reeves, American, 1912 - 2016  Search this
Subject of:
Mae's Millinery Shop, American, 1941 - 1994  Search this
Medium:
synthetic fiber with metal and rhinestone button
Dimensions:
H x W x D: 4 1/2 x 7 3/4 x 8 in. (11.4 x 19.7 x 20.3 cm)
Type:
hats
Place made:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
Date:
1941-1994
Topic:
African American  Search this
Black Enterprise  Search this
Business  Search this
Clothing and dress  Search this
Design  Search this
Fashion  Search this
Fashion design  Search this
Women  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from Mae Reeves and her children, Donna Limerick and William Mincey, Jr.
Object number:
2010.6.153
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Collection title:
Mae's Millinery Shop Collection
Classification:
Clothing-Fashion
Exhibition:
Power of Place
On View:
NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 051
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5c3544c34-a252-4153-90a9-ec1b1734fb72
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edanmdm:nmaahc_2010.6.153
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Black sequined bandeau hat from Mae's Millinery Shop

Attributed to:
Mae Reeves, American, 1912 - 2016  Search this
Subject of:
Mae's Millinery Shop, American, 1941 - 1994  Search this
Medium:
synthetic fiber, sequins, and metal
Dimensions:
H x W x D: 5 x 7 1/2 x 6 1/2 in. (12.7 x 19.1 x 16.5 cm)
Type:
hats
Place made:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
Date:
1941-1994
Topic:
African American  Search this
Black Enterprise  Search this
Business  Search this
Clothing and dress  Search this
Design  Search this
Fashion  Search this
Fashion design  Search this
Women  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from Mae Reeves and her children, Donna Limerick and William Mincey, Jr.
Object number:
2010.6.159
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Collection title:
Mae's Millinery Shop Collection
Classification:
Clothing-Fashion
Exhibition:
Power of Place
On View:
NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 051
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd59045caa2-676d-46af-bcf2-a3b5412c006d
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edanmdm:nmaahc_2010.6.159
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Upholstered yellow armchair from Mae's Millinery Shop

Created by:
Unidentified  Search this
Owned by:
Mae Reeves, American, 1912 - 2016  Search this
Subject of:
Mae's Millinery Shop, American, 1941 - 1994  Search this
Medium:
wood, satin, and metal springs
Dimensions:
H x W x D: 46 x 26 1/4 x 26 in. (116.8 x 66.7 x 66 cm)
Type:
armchairs
Place collected:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
Date:
1941-1994
Topic:
African American  Search this
Black Enterprise  Search this
Business  Search this
Women  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from Mae Reeves and her children, Donna Limerick and William Mincey, Jr.
Object number:
2010.6.186
Restrictions & Rights:
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Collection title:
Mae's Millinery Shop Collection
Classification:
Furnishings, Housewares, and Décor
Exhibition:
Power of Place
On View:
NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 051
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5cb2e8025-6dbe-40d7-b36c-399872e75d81
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edanmdm:nmaahc_2010.6.186
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Round metal tin painted red with poinsettias from Mae's Millinery Shop

Manufactured by:
Unidentified  Search this
Owned by:
Mae Reeves, American, 1912 - 2016  Search this
Subject of:
Mae's Millinery Shop, American, 1941 - 1994  Search this
Medium:
metal, paint
Dimensions:
H x W x D: 3 1/2 × 8 1/4 × 8 1/4 in. (8.9 × 21 × 21 cm)
Type:
containers
Place collected:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
Date:
1941-1994
Topic:
African American  Search this
Black Enterprise  Search this
Business  Search this
Women  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from Mae Reeves and her children, Donna Limerick and William Mincey, Jr.
Object number:
2010.6.24.1abc
Restrictions & Rights:
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Collection title:
Mae's Millinery Shop Collection
Classification:
Furnishings, Housewares, and Décor
Exhibition:
Power of Place
On View:
NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 051
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd566b9f7cb-8f7b-4d34-8039-69f758733259
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmaahc_2010.6.24.1abc
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Ten fabric tags for Mae Reeves from Mae's Millinery Shop

Created by:
Unidentified  Search this
Owned by:
Mae Reeves, American, 1912 - 2016  Search this
Subject of:
Mae's Millinery Shop, American, 1941 - 1994  Search this
Medium:
cloth, thread
Dimensions:
H x W (Each): 1 1/4 x 2 7/8 in. (3.2 x 7.3 cm)
Type:
tags
Place collected:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
Date:
1941-1994
Topic:
African American  Search this
Black Enterprise  Search this
Business  Search this
Women  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from Mae Reeves and her children, Donna Limerick and William Mincey, Jr.
Object number:
2010.6.24.4.1-.10
Restrictions & Rights:
No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Collection title:
Mae's Millinery Shop Collection
Classification:
Textiles
Exhibition:
Power of Place
On View:
NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 051
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd539eb47c4-ffcd-453f-a9f4-10accc280199
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edanmdm:nmaahc_2010.6.24.4.1-.10
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Sewing tools from Mae's Millinery Shop

Manufactured by:
Unidentified  Search this
Owned by:
Mae Reeves, American, 1912 - 2016  Search this
Subject of:
Mae's Millinery Shop, American, 1941 - 1994  Search this
Medium:
plastic, metal, wood, and thread
Dimensions:
H x W x D (Plastic Box - largest): 3/4 x 2 1/4 x 2 1/8 in. (1.9 x 5.7 x 5.4 cm)
Type:
accessories
spools
pins (fasteners)
hatpins
Place collected:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
Date:
1941-1994
Topic:
African American  Search this
Black Enterprise  Search this
Business  Search this
Women  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from Mae Reeves and her children, Donna Limerick and William Mincey, Jr.
Object number:
2010.6.24.5a-j
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Collection title:
Mae's Millinery Shop Collection
Classification:
Tools and Equipment-Crafting-Artistic-Image-making
Exhibition:
Power of Place
On View:
NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 051
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd52cd32610-8e74-4dc5-b060-c782ab71c1c2
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edanmdm:nmaahc_2010.6.24.5a-j

Blue and silver rhinestone flower brooch from Mae's Millinery Shop

Created by:
Cathé Jewels, Inc., American, founded 1961  Search this
Owned by:
Mae Reeves, American, 1912 - 2016  Search this
Subject of:
Mae's Millinery Shop, American, 1941 - 1994  Search this
Medium:
metal, glass, and plastic
Dimensions:
H x W x D: 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 x 5/8 in. (6.4 x 6.4 x 1.6 cm)
Type:
brooches
Place collected:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
Date:
1941-1994
Topic:
African American  Search this
Beauty culture  Search this
Black Enterprise  Search this
Business  Search this
Women  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from Mae Reeves and her children, Donna Limerick and William Mincey, Jr.
Object number:
2010.6.55.12
Restrictions & Rights:
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Collection title:
Mae's Millinery Shop Collection
Classification:
Adornment
Exhibition:
Power of Place
On View:
NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 051
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5d954cd13-02b4-400b-83cd-6d7925314eb0
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edanmdm:nmaahc_2010.6.55.12
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Ribbons and fabrics from Mae's Millinery Shop

Manufactured by:
Unidentified  Search this
Owned by:
Mae Reeves, American, 1912 - 2016  Search this
Subject of:
Mae's Millinery Shop, American, 1941 - 1994  Search this
Medium:
ribbon, cloth, and lace
Dimensions:
H x W x D (as stored in original box): 2 1/2 × 14 1/2 × 11 1/2 in. (6.4 × 36.8 × 29.2 cm)
H x W x D (.25 as folded and pinned): 1/2 × 4 1/4 × 2 in. (1.3 × 10.8 × 5.1 cm)
H x W x D (.26 as folded): 3/4 × 10 1/4 × 14 1/8 in. (1.9 × 26 × 35.9 cm)
H x W x D (.27 as folded and pinned): 5/8 × 6 3/8 × 11 3/8 in. (1.6 × 16.2 × 28.9 cm)
Type:
textiles
Place collected:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
Date:
1941-1994
Topic:
African American  Search this
Black Enterprise  Search this
Business  Search this
Women  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from Mae Reeves and her children, Donna Limerick and William Mincey, Jr.
Object number:
2010.6.62.1-.27
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Collection title:
Mae's Millinery Shop Collection
Classification:
Textiles
Exhibition:
Power of Place
On View:
NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 051
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd54d73a554-788e-4503-9648-6575c42cee86
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edanmdm:nmaahc_2010.6.62.1-.27
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Group of feathers from Mae's Millinery Shop

Created by:
Unidentified  Search this
Owned by:
Mae Reeves, American, 1912 - 2016  Search this
Subject of:
Mae's Millinery Shop, American, 1941 - 1994  Search this
Medium:
feather, cloth, wire, adhesive
Dimensions:
H x W x D (1): 12 1/2 x 9 x 8 in. (31.8 x 22.9 x 20.3 cm)
H x W x D (2): 9 1/4 x 8 x 1 1/2 in. (23.5 x 20.3 x 3.8 cm)
H x W x D (3): 3 3/4 x 8 3/4 x 3/8 in. (9.5 x 22.2 x 1 cm)
H x W x D (4): 5 1/2 x 1 1/4 x 3/4 in. (14 x 3.2 x 1.9 cm)
H x W x D (5): 2 x 1 1/2 in. (5.1 x 3.8 cm)
Type:
animal components
Place collected:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
Date:
1941-1994
Topic:
African American  Search this
Black Enterprise  Search this
Business  Search this
Women  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from Mae Reeves and her children, Donna Limerick and William Mincey, Jr.
Object number:
2010.6.63.1-.5
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Collection title:
Mae's Millinery Shop Collection
Classification:
Adornment
Exhibition:
Power of Place
On View:
NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 051
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd53c2cafc7-b108-4fe8-bec9-605628f8489b
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edanmdm:nmaahc_2010.6.63.1-.5
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Blue rhinestone flower accessory from Mae's Millinery Shop

Created by:
Unidentified  Search this
Owned by:
Mae Reeves, American, 1912 - 2016  Search this
Subject of:
Mae's Millinery Shop, American, 1941 - 1994  Search this
Medium:
rhinestones and metal
Dimensions:
H x W x D: 2 1/4 x 2 1/4 x 3/4 in. (5.7 x 5.7 x 1.9 cm)
Type:
accessories
Place collected:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
Date:
1941-1994
Topic:
African American  Search this
Beauty culture  Search this
Black Enterprise  Search this
Business  Search this
Women  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from Mae Reeves and her children, Donna Limerick and William Mincey, Jr.
Object number:
2010.6.76
Restrictions & Rights:
No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Collection title:
Mae's Millinery Shop Collection
Classification:
Adornment
Exhibition:
Power of Place
On View:
NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 051
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd577394fc0-89b8-4c2b-9088-a16fc3c4cd74
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Mae's Hat Shop rubber stamp from Mae's Millinery Shop

Created by:
Desk Sign Co., American  Search this
Owned by:
Mae Reeves, American, 1912 - 2016  Search this
Subject of:
Mae's Millinery Shop, American, 1941 - 1994  Search this
Medium:
rubber, wood, and plastic
Dimensions:
H x W x D: 3 x 3 1/4 x 1 1/2 in. (7.6 x 8.3 x 3.8 cm)
Type:
stamps (tools)
Place collected:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
Place made:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
Date:
1941-1994
Topic:
African American  Search this
Black Enterprise  Search this
Business  Search this
Women  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from Mae Reeves and her children, Donna Limerick and William Mincey, Jr.
Object number:
2010.6.87
Restrictions & Rights:
No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Collection title:
Mae's Millinery Shop Collection
Classification:
Tools and Equipment-Occupational
Exhibition:
Power of Place
On View:
NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 051
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5fb95dd85-da86-45fd-9a38-487fe3d3bd45
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edanmdm:nmaahc_2010.6.87
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Stamp pad from Mae's Millinery Shop

Manufactured by:
Herald Square, American  Search this
Owned by:
Mae Reeves, American, 1912 - 2016  Search this
Subject of:
Mae's Millinery Shop, American, 1941 - 1994  Search this
Medium:
metal, ink, and foam rubber
Dimensions:
H x W x D: 3/4 x 4 5/8 x 3 in. (1.9 x 11.7 x 7.6 cm)
Type:
inkpads
Place collected:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
Date:
1941-1994
Topic:
African American  Search this
Black Enterprise  Search this
Business  Search this
Women  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from Mae Reeves and her children, Donna Limerick and William Mincey, Jr.
Object number:
2010.6.88
Restrictions & Rights:
No Known Copyright Restrictions
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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Collection title:
Mae's Millinery Shop Collection
Classification:
Tools and Equipment-Occupational
Exhibition:
Power of Place
On View:
NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 051
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5afa8d6a6-51ee-462e-810b-f4fbbf946467
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmaahc_2010.6.88
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"Riot penny" charred during the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre

Created by:
United States Mint, American, founded 1792  Search this
Owned by:
George Monroe, American, 1916 - 2001  Search this
Medium:
copper alloy
Dimensions:
Diameter: 3/4 in. (1.9 cm)
3/4 x 3/4 x 1/16 in. (1.9 x 1.9 x 0.2 cm)
Type:
coins
Place collected:
Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States, North and Central America
Date:
1917
Topic:
African American  Search this
Communities  Search this
Race discrimination  Search this
Race riots  Search this
Tulsa Race Massacre  Search this
U.S. History, 1919-1933  Search this
Violence  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Scott Ellsworth
Object number:
2012.96.2
Restrictions & Rights:
Public domain
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Classification:
Coins and Currency
Exhibition:
Power of Place
On View:
NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 051
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5566e0968-f39e-4ba4-800c-5b0ec598cd51
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edanmdm:nmaahc_2012.96.2
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"Riot penny" charred during the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre

Created by:
United States Mint, American, founded 1792  Search this
Owned by:
George Monroe, American, 1916 - 2001  Search this
Medium:
copper alloy
Dimensions:
Diameter: 3/4 in. (1.9 cm)
3/4 x 3/4 x 1/16 in. (1.9 x 1.9 x 0.2 cm)
Type:
coins
Place collected:
Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States, North and Central America
Date:
1909-1921
Topic:
African American  Search this
Communities  Search this
Race discrimination  Search this
Race riots  Search this
Tulsa Race Massacre  Search this
U.S. History, 1919-1933  Search this
Violence  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Scott Ellsworth
Object number:
2012.96.3
Restrictions & Rights:
No Known Copyright Restrictions
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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Classification:
Coins and Currency
Exhibition:
Power of Place
On View:
NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 051
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd550e24d36-a7d5-447a-a7a9-23d1c267c084
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmaahc_2012.96.3
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"Riot penny" charred during the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre

Created by:
United States Mint, American, founded 1792  Search this
Owned by:
George Monroe, American, 1916 - 2001  Search this
Medium:
copper alloy
Dimensions:
Diameter: 3/4 in. (1.9 cm)
3/4 x 3/4 x 1/16 in. (1.9 x 1.9 x 0.2 cm)
Type:
coins
Place collected:
Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States, North and Central America
Date:
1919
Topic:
African American  Search this
Communities  Search this
Race discrimination  Search this
Race riots  Search this
Tulsa Race Massacre  Search this
U.S. History, 1919-1933  Search this
Violence  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Scott Ellsworth
Object number:
2012.96.4
Restrictions & Rights:
Public domain
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
See more items in:
National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Classification:
Coins and Currency
Exhibition:
Power of Place
On View:
NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 051
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd507e1053f-a4a6-4ad0-a83d-3141a5a2cca6
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmaahc_2012.96.4
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