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Wedding dress worn by Lollaretta Pemberton with veil and headpiece

Created by:
Unidentified  Search this
Worn by:
Lollaretta Pemberton Allen, American, 1895 - 1979  Search this
Medium:
lace, tulle and cotton, wire and plastic
Dimensions:
H x W (Dress): 53 3/4 × 22 in. (136.5 × 55.9 cm)
H x W (Veil): 102 × 81 in. (259.1 × 205.7 cm)
H x W x D (Headpiece): 9 × 11 × 9/16 in. (22.9 × 27.9 × 1.5 cm)
H x W x D (Headband): 4 1/8 × 2 3/4 × 1 in. (10.5 × 7 × 2.5 cm)
Type:
headbands (headgear)
headdresses
veils
wedding dresses
Place used:
Marshall, Harrison County, Texas, United States, North and Central America
Date:
1939
Topic:
African American  Search this
American West  Search this
Clothing and dress  Search this
Marriage customs and rites  Search this
Migrations  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Rita C. Organ and Pemberton Family
Object number:
2012.30.1a-d
Restrictions & Rights:
No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Classification:
Clothing-Historical
Exhibition:
Defending Freedom, Defining Freedom: The Era of Segregation, 1876-1968
On View:
NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Concourse 2, C 2053
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
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http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd53574ef24-ec7f-45c7-add5-1504ed1ec930
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edanmdm:nmaahc_2012.30.1a-d
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Wedding scrapbook compiled by Lollaretta Pemberton

Manufactured by:
C.R. Gibson and Company, American, founded 1870  Search this
Subject of:
Lollaretta Pemberton Allen, American, 1895 - 1979  Search this
Grover Joseph Allen, American, 1889 - 1984  Search this
Medium:
leather, ink on paper, newsprint and pressure-sensitive tape
Dimensions:
Closed: 10 3/4 × 8 1/8 × 3/8 in. (27.3 × 20.6 × 1 cm)
Type:
scrapbooks
Place depicted:
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America
Marshall, Harrison County, Texas, United States, North and Central America
Date:
1939
Topic:
African American  Search this
American West  Search this
Communities  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 Rita C. Organ and Pemberton Family
Object number:
2012.30.5
Restrictions & Rights:
Unknown - Restrictions Possible
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Classification:
Memorabilia and Ephemera
Exhibition:
Defending Freedom, Defining Freedom: The Era of Segregation, 1876-1968
On View:
NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Concourse 2, C 2053
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd573d7a26e-2797-43ab-af25-48f705d35d38
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmaahc_2012.30.5

Tape recorder used by Malcolm X at Mosque #7

Created by:
Wollensak, American, 1899 - 1972  Search this
Used by:
Malcolm X, American, 1925 - 1965  Search this
Owned by:
Mosque No. 7, American, founded 1946  Search this
Medium:
metal and plastic
Dimensions:
H x W: 6 1/2 x 12 x 10 5/8 in. (16.5 x 30.5 x 27 cm)
Type:
audio equipment
machine-readable artifacts
Place used:
New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
Date:
1960
Topic:
African American  Search this
Islam  Search this
Mass media  Search this
Politics  Search this
Religion  Search this
Social reform  Search this
U.S. History, 1961-1969  Search this
Worship services  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number:
2011.53
Restrictions & Rights:
No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Classification:
Tools and Equipment-Audiovisual
Movement:
Black Nationalism
Exhibition:
Defending Freedom, Defining Freedom: The Era of Segregation, 1876-1968
On View:
NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Concourse 2, C 2053
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd556324d9f-1a29-4043-996c-90a9596ec0e8
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edanmdm:nmaahc_2011.53
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Pew from the Quinn Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church

Commissioned by:
Unidentified  Search this
Used by:
Quinn Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church, American, founded 1844  Search this
Medium:
wood
Dimensions:
H x W x D: 47 × 51 × 29 in., 90 lb. (119.4 × 129.5 × 73.7 cm, 40.8 kg)
Type:
pews
Place used:
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America
Date:
1891
Topic:
African American  Search this
African Methodist Episcopal  Search this
Craftsmanship  Search this
Religion  Search this
The Black Church  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Quinn Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church, Chicago, Illinois
Object number:
2006.1
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Classification:
Religious and Sacred Objects
Exhibition:
Defending Freedom, Defining Freedom: The Era of Segregation, 1876-1968
On View:
NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Concourse 2, C 2053
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd57c7423ac-d735-4503-b131-7f727a778951
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmaahc_2006.1
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Dress sewn by Rosa Parks

Created by:
Rosa Parks, American, 1913 - 2005  Search this
Subject of:
Black Fashion Museum, American, 1979 - 2007  Search this
Medium:
synthetic fiber and metal
Dimensions:
H x W x D: 47 1/2 × 16 3/4 × 1 1/4 in. (120.7 × 42.5 × 3.2 cm)
Chest: 40 in. (101.6 cm)
Waist: 28 1/4 in. (71.8 cm)
Hem circumference: 78 in. (198.1 cm)
Belt: 2 3/4 × 33 1/4 × 3/8 in. (7 × 84.5 × 1 cm)
Type:
dresses
Place made:
Montgomery, Alabama, United States, North and Central America
Date:
1955 - 1956
Topic:
African American  Search this
American South  Search this
Civil Rights  Search this
Clothing and dress  Search this
Resistance  Search this
Segregation  Search this
U.S. History, 1953-1961  Search this
Urban life  Search this
Women  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Black Fashion Museum founded by Lois K. Alexander-Lane
Object number:
2007.3.1ab
Restrictions & Rights:
No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Collection title:
Black Fashion Museum Collection
Classification:
Clothing-Historical
Movement:
Civil Rights Movement
Exhibition:
Defending Freedom, Defining Freedom: The Era of Segregation, 1876-1968
On View:
NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Concourse 2, C 2053
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5ad115fb9-8591-47e8-b052-f35fdafbb604
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edanmdm:nmaahc_2007.3.1ab
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Candle snuffer depicting a caricature of a man's head

Created by:
Unidentified  Search this
Medium:
brass (alloy)
Dimensions:
1 3/4 x 13 1/4 x 1 3/8 in. (4.4 x 33.7 x 3.5 cm)
Type:
candle snuffers
Date:
20th century
Topic:
African American  Search this
Caricature and cartoons  Search this
Domestic life  Search this
Stereotypes  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Collection of James M. Caselli and Jonathan Mark Scharer
Object number:
2007.7.100
Restrictions & Rights:
No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Collection title:
Collection of James M. Caselli and Jonathan Mark Scharer
Classification:
Furnishings, Housewares, and Décor
Racist and Stereotypical Objects
Exhibition:
Defending Freedom, Defining Freedom: The Era of Segregation, 1876-1968
On View:
NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Concourse 2, C 2053
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd584c67b67-1be0-4193-9fb7-a40a6950599f
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edanmdm:nmaahc_2007.7.100
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Figurine in the form of a caricatured African woman and child

Created by:
Unidentified  Search this
Medium:
ceramic , metal , paint
Dimensions:
6 1/4 x 2 1/4 x 2 1/4 in. (15.9 x 5.7 x 5.7 cm)
Type:
figurines
Date:
20th century
Topic:
African American  Search this
Africa  Search this
Caricature and cartoons  Search this
Stereotypes  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Collection of James M. Caselli and Jonathan Mark Scharer
Object number:
2007.7.101
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No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Collection title:
Collection of James M. Caselli and Jonathan Mark Scharer
Classification:
Furnishings, Housewares, and Décor
Racist and Stereotypical Objects
Exhibition:
Defending Freedom, Defining Freedom: The Era of Segregation, 1876-1968
On View:
NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Concourse 2, C 2053
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd59e860a41-7b5f-41ee-8588-533f8f6d9041
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edanmdm:nmaahc_2007.7.101
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Bobblehead doll in the form of "Mammy"

Created by:
Cindee Bouge, American  Search this
Medium:
papier mâché , metal and glass
Dimensions:
10 1/4 x 3 3/4 x 4 7/8 in. (26 x 9.5 x 12.4 cm)
Type:
character dolls
Date:
2000-2007
Topic:
African American  Search this
Caricature and cartoons  Search this
Craftsmanship  Search this
Stereotypes  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Collection of James M. Caselli and Jonathan Mark Scharer
Object number:
2007.7.110
Restrictions & Rights:
© Cindee Bouge
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Collection title:
Collection of James M. Caselli and Jonathan Mark Scharer
Classification:
Furnishings, Housewares, and Décor
Racist and Stereotypical Objects
Exhibition:
Defending Freedom, Defining Freedom: The Era of Segregation, 1876-1968
On View:
NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Concourse 2, C 2053
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd583a24580-e866-431d-a951-38c7ceae1b79
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edanmdm:nmaahc_2007.7.110
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Papier mâché container in the form of "Mammy's" head

Created by:
Cindee Bouge, American  Search this
Medium:
paint on papier mâché and cloth
Dimensions:
8 1/4 x 8 x 8 1/2 in. (21 x 20.3 x 21.6 cm)
Type:
containers
Date:
2003
Topic:
African American  Search this
Caricature and cartoons  Search this
Craftsmanship  Search this
Domestic life  Search this
Stereotypes  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Collection of James M. Caselli and Jonathan Mark Scharer
Object number:
2007.7.111
Restrictions & Rights:
© Cindee Bouge
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Collection title:
Collection of James M. Caselli and Jonathan Mark Scharer
Classification:
Racist and Stereotypical Objects
Exhibition:
Defending Freedom, Defining Freedom: The Era of Segregation, 1876-1968
On View:
NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Concourse 2, C 2053
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd59f2197be-e4ec-4d42-86f1-625e207ab938
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmaahc_2007.7.111
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Five figurines in the form of caricatured male musicians

Created by:
Unidentified  Search this
Medium:
ceramic
Dimensions:
H x W x D (2007.7.141.1): 2 15/16 × 1 15/16 × 1 1/2 in. (7.5 × 4.9 × 3.8 cm)
H x W x D (2007.7.141.2): 2 3/4 × 1 7/16 × 1 1/2 in. (7 × 3.7 × 3.8 cm)
H x W x D (2007.7.141.3): 2 3/4 × 1 11/16 × 1 3/4 in. (7 × 4.3 × 4.4 cm)
H x W x D (2007.7.141.4): 2 3/4 × 1 5/8 × 1 1/8 in. (7 × 4.1 × 2.9 cm)
H x W x D (2007.7.141.5): 2 11/16 × 1 3/4 × 1 1/2 in. (6.8 × 4.4 × 3.8 cm)
Type:
figurines
Date:
ca. 1930-1940s
Topic:
African American  Search this
Caricature and cartoons  Search this
Minstrel (Music)  Search this
Stereotypes  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Collection of James M. Caselli and Jonathan Mark Scharer
Object number:
2007.7.141.1-.5
Restrictions & Rights:
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Collection title:
Collection of James M. Caselli and Jonathan Mark Scharer
Classification:
Furnishings, Housewares, and Décor
Racist and Stereotypical Objects
Exhibition:
Defending Freedom, Defining Freedom: The Era of Segregation, 1876-1968
On View:
NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Concourse 2, C 2053
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd514aa0e73-4270-4f06-b027-5c04c8b79b3d
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edanmdm:nmaahc_2007.7.141.1-.5
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Box for “Darkie” brand toothpaste

Manufactured by:
Hawley & Hazel Group, Chinese, founded 1933  Search this
Medium:
cardboard
Dimensions:
H x W x D (2007.7.172.1): 5 13/16 × 1 5/8 × 1 3/16 in. (14.8 × 4.1 × 3 cm)
Type:
boxes (containers)
Place made:
Asia
Date:
1933-1985
Topic:
African American  Search this
Caricature and cartoons  Search this
Health  Search this
Stereotypes  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Collection of James M. Caselli and Jonathan Mark Scharer
Object number:
2007.7.172.1
Restrictions & Rights:
Unknown - Restrictions Possible
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Classification:
Racist and Stereotypical Objects
Exhibition:
Defending Freedom, Defining Freedom: The Era of Segregation, 1876-1968
On View:
NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Concourse 2, C 2053
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5f7cf74b6-29b0-4205-8284-234ec03fe666
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edanmdm:nmaahc_2007.7.172.1
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Tube of “Darkie” brand toothpaste

Manufactured by:
Hawley & Hazel Group, Chinese, founded 1933  Search this
Medium:
metal , plastic and inorganic material
Dimensions:
H x W x D: 5 × 1 9/16 × 1 in. (12.7 × 3.9 × 2.5 cm)
Type:
toothpaste
Place made:
Asia
Date:
1933-1985
Topic:
African American  Search this
Caricature and cartoons  Search this
Health  Search this
Stereotypes  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Collection of James M. Caselli and Jonathan Mark Scharer
Object number:
2007.7.172.2ab
Restrictions & Rights:
Unknown - Restrictions Possible
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Classification:
Racist and Stereotypical Objects
Exhibition:
Defending Freedom, Defining Freedom: The Era of Segregation, 1876-1968
On View:
NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Concourse 2, C 2053
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5c67ae5b4-5701-4cad-8c9b-02f8939b9af1
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edanmdm:nmaahc_2007.7.172.2ab
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Button with an image of a bird with the head of an African American woman

Manufactured by:
Ullman Manufacturing Company, American, 1899 - 1915  Search this
Medium:
ink on paper (fiber product) with metal
Dimensions:
H x W x D: 3 1/2 × 3 1/2 × 3/8 in. (8.9 × 8.9 × 0.9 cm)
Type:
buttons (information artifacts)
Place made:
New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
Date:
ca. 1905
Topic:
African American  Search this
Caricature and cartoons  Search this
Stereotypes  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Collection of James M. Caselli and Jonathan Mark Scharer
Object number:
2007.7.181
Restrictions & Rights:
Public domain
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Classification:
Memorabilia and Ephemera
Racist and Stereotypical Objects
Exhibition:
Defending Freedom, Defining Freedom: The Era of Segregation, 1876-1968
On View:
NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Concourse 2, C 2053
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5a45796b9-e716-420b-9686-197bd4e02def
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edanmdm:nmaahc_2007.7.181
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Jig doll in the form of a caricatured porter

Created by:
Unidentified  Search this
Medium:
wood , paint and metal
Dimensions:
H x W x D (2007.7.204a-d): 14 1/8 × 9 7/8 × 3 13/16 in. (35.9 × 25.1 × 9.7 cm)
H x W x D (2007.7.204a): 12 1/4 × 3 × 2 in. (31.1 × 7.6 × 5.1 cm)
H x W x D (2007.7.204a & d): 12 7/8 × 3 × 2 in. (32.7 × 7.6 × 5.1 cm)
H x W x D (2007.7.204b): 9 1/2 × 1/4 × 1/4 in. (24.1 × 0.6 × 0.6 cm)
H x W x D (2007.7.204c): 1 7/8 × 9 7/8 × 3 13/16 in. (4.8 × 25.1 × 9.7 cm)
H x W x D (2007.7.204d): 3/4 × 1 1/16 × 1 1/16 in. (1.9 × 2.7 × 2.7 cm)
Type:
dolls
Date:
ca. 1935
Topic:
African American  Search this
Caricature and cartoons  Search this
Stereotypes  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Collection of James M. Caselli and Jonathan Mark Scharer
Object number:
2007.7.204a-d
Restrictions & Rights:
No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Collection title:
Collection of James M. Caselli and Jonathan Mark Scharer
Classification:
Toys and Games
Racist and Stereotypical Objects
Exhibition:
Defending Freedom, Defining Freedom: The Era of Segregation, 1876-1968
On View:
NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Concourse 2, C 2053
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5379f060b-21d4-4a8c-b557-830efb629abe
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edanmdm:nmaahc_2007.7.204a-d

Walking toy in the form of a caricatured porter

Created by:
Unidentified  Search this
Medium:
paint on wood , metal
Dimensions:
12 1/8 x 5 1/2 x 4 1/2 in. (30.8 x 14 x 11.4 cm)
Type:
walking dolls
Date:
ca. 1935
Topic:
African American  Search this
Caricature and cartoons  Search this
Stereotypes  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Collection of James M. Caselli and Jonathan Mark Scharer
Object number:
2007.7.206
Restrictions & Rights:
No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Collection title:
Collection of James M. Caselli and Jonathan Mark Scharer
Classification:
Toys and Games
Racist and Stereotypical Objects
Exhibition:
Defending Freedom, Defining Freedom: The Era of Segregation, 1876-1968
On View:
NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Concourse 2, C 2053
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5f7647d00-4a80-494a-9c01-098e8653fd87
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edanmdm:nmaahc_2007.7.206
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Walking toy in the form of a caricatured porter

Created by:
Unidentified  Search this
Medium:
paint on wood
Dimensions:
13 7/8 x 5 1/4 x 5 1/2 in. (35.2 x 13.3 x 14 cm)
Type:
walking dolls
Date:
ca. 1935
Topic:
African American  Search this
Caricature and cartoons  Search this
Stereotypes  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Collection of James M. Caselli and Jonathan Mark Scharer
Object number:
2007.7.207
Restrictions & Rights:
No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Collection title:
Collection of James M. Caselli and Jonathan Mark Scharer
Classification:
Toys and Games
Racist and Stereotypical Objects
Exhibition:
Defending Freedom, Defining Freedom: The Era of Segregation, 1876-1968
On View:
NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Concourse 2, C 2053
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5dfa67d4c-3b6b-403d-93d8-092dc65c37e5
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmaahc_2007.7.207
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Coin bank in the form of "Mammy"

Created by:
Unidentified  Search this
Medium:
cast iron
Dimensions:
7 1/2 x 5 x 3 1/4 in. (19.1 x 12.7 x 8.3 cm)
Type:
banks (containers)
Date:
ca. 1925
Topic:
African American  Search this
Caricature and cartoons  Search this
Domestic life  Search this
Stereotypes  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Collection of James M. Caselli and Jonathan Mark Scharer
Object number:
2007.7.211
Restrictions & Rights:
No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Collection title:
Collection of James M. Caselli and Jonathan Mark Scharer
Classification:
Furnishings, Housewares, and Décor
Racist and Stereotypical Objects
Exhibition:
Defending Freedom, Defining Freedom: The Era of Segregation, 1876-1968
On View:
NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Concourse 2, C 2053
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd565802cef-056c-4a95-b4c7-8d37a474d056
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edanmdm:nmaahc_2007.7.211
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Coin bank in the form of "Uncle Mose"

Created by:
Unidentified  Search this
Medium:
cast iron
Dimensions:
7 3/4 x 3 1/2 x 3 in. (19.7 x 8.9 x 7.6 cm)
Type:
banks (containers)
Date:
late 20th century
Topic:
African American  Search this
Caricature and cartoons  Search this
Domestic life  Search this
Stereotypes  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Collection of James M. Caselli and Jonathan Mark Scharer
Object number:
2007.7.212
Restrictions & Rights:
No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Collection title:
Collection of James M. Caselli and Jonathan Mark Scharer
Classification:
Furnishings, Housewares, and Décor
Racist and Stereotypical Objects
Exhibition:
Defending Freedom, Defining Freedom: The Era of Segregation, 1876-1968
On View:
NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Concourse 2, C 2053
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd515b3625c-b67a-4d60-bd77-2f88a39a05b6
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmaahc_2007.7.212
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Coin bank in the form of "Mammy"

Created by:
Unidentified  Search this
Medium:
cast iron
Dimensions:
12 x 7 1/2 x 5 in. (30.5 x 19.1 x 12.7 cm)
Type:
banks (containers)
Date:
ca. 1925
Topic:
African American  Search this
Caricature and cartoons  Search this
Stereotypes  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Collection of James M. Caselli and Jonathan Mark Scharer
Object number:
2007.7.217
Restrictions & Rights:
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
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Collection title:
Collection of James M. Caselli and Jonathan Mark Scharer
Classification:
Furnishings, Housewares, and Décor
Racist and Stereotypical Objects
Exhibition:
Defending Freedom, Defining Freedom: The Era of Segregation, 1876-1968
On View:
NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Concourse 2, C 2053
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5e7c2d610-20da-4379-a35a-ace47e00341d
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmaahc_2007.7.217
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Coin bank in the form of a caricatured boy

Created by:
Unidentified  Search this
Medium:
cast iron and paint
Dimensions:
4 1/2 x 3 5/8 x 3 1/4 in. (11.4 x 9.2 x 8.3 cm)
Type:
banks (containers)
Date:
late 19th-early 20th century
Topic:
African American  Search this
Caricature and cartoons  Search this
Domestic life  Search this
Stereotypes  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Collection of James M. Caselli and Jonathan Mark Scharer
Object number:
2007.7.218
Restrictions & Rights:
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
See more items in:
National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Collection title:
Collection of James M. Caselli and Jonathan Mark Scharer
Classification:
Furnishings, Housewares, and Décor
Racist and Stereotypical Objects
Exhibition:
Defending Freedom, Defining Freedom: The Era of Segregation, 1876-1968
On View:
NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Concourse 2, C 2053
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5bc93e2cb-653a-44b3-b2fc-da3023889ac0
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmaahc_2007.7.218
Online Media:

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