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Shoes worn and signed by Bo Jackson, 1982-1994. Creator: NikePair of dark blue Nike athletic shoes worn by African-American professional baseball and football player Bo Jackson (born 1962)
Dress worn by Denyce Graves in Washington National Operas production of CarmenThis black corset and pink ruffled skirt were designed by Donna Langman and worn by African-American mezzo-soprano opera singer Denyce Graves as the lead in the Washington National Operas production
Portfolio owned by Chris Dundee, 1950-1998. Creator: Everlast Worldwide, IncCarrier for paperwork owned by Chris Dundee, original owner of the World Famous 5th St. Gym, a boxing gym in Miami Beach, Florida, where many fighters made their names, including Muhammad Ali
Grey tail coat worn by Cab Calloway, 1976-1995. Creator: After SixA silvery grey swallow-tailed coat worn by Cab Calloway, (1907-1994), an African-American jazz singer, dancer, bandleader and actor
Red leather Delta Sigma Theta jacket owned by Tobi Douglas A. Pulley, 1991Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, a historically African-American sorority, was founded in 1913 by twenty-two women at Howard University in Washington, D.C
Pair of blue sneakers worn by Wellington Webb while campaigning, 1991. Creator: ASICSAmerican politician Wellington E. Webb (born 1941) served in the Colorado House of Representatives and was the first African American mayor of Denver, Colorado, serving from 1991 to 2003
Costume worn by Cindy Herron in "Giving Him Something He Can Feel"video, 1992Elbow-length black gloves, part of a costume worn by African-American singer-songwriter, model and actor Cindy Herron (born 1961), a founding member of the R&B/pop group En Vogue
Stanley Clarke Signature Standard 4 String Bass, after 1990. Creators: Gotoh Gut CoBass guitar owned by African-American musician Stanley Clarke (born 1951), founding member of Return to Forever, one of the first jazz fusion bands
Black tail coat with white pocket handkerchief worn by Cab Calloway, 1976-1995A black swallow-tailed coat worn by Cab Calloway, (1907-1994), an African-American jazz singer, dancer, bandleader and actor
Robe and trunks worn by Denzel Washington as Rubin Carter in The Hurricane, 1999A robe (.1ab) and a pair of boxing trunks (.2) worn by actor Denzel Washington as Rubin Hurricane Carter in the 1999 biopic, " The Hurricane"
Voting machine used in the 2000 Presidential election, ca. 1990. Creator: UnknownA Votomatic III vote recorder that folds up into a metal briefcase with a black plastic handle when closed. The briefcase has four circular rubber pads on each side
Subwoofer for DJ setup, ca. 1970. Creator: UnknownA wood subwoofer. The sub is painted black. Four sides of the sub are all wood and flat. The front side has is wood but has two hollowed out sections that angle inward
Tweeters used as part of a DJ setup, 1990s. Creator: Also / Miyako Technology CoA set six tweeters or speakers attached to a metal front plate made by Miyako. Each tweeter is secured to the plate by four screws (one screw is missing)
US Army green service uniform pants worn by Colin L. Powell, 1989-1993A pair of US Army green service uniform pants worn by Colin L. Powell as General and as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Powell, (born 1937), was the first African-American Secretary of State
Hat stand base from Maes Millinery Shop, 1941-1994. Creator: UnknownWooden floor hat stand base with a grooved column. A large dowel protudes from the top of the column. The hat stand is painted with gold metallic paint
Pair of arm length purple gloves from Maes Millinery Shop, 1941-1994Pair of arm length rayon knit dark purple gloves. The gloves are seamed down the exterior side and around the fingers. Each glove has an opening at the wrist that closes with two (2)
Glass and bowl with gold decoration from Maes Millinery Shop, 1941-1994Glass stemware with gold decoration at rim of bowl and at base of stem, with gold-rimmed plate or dish bearing M monogram
Lamp base from Maes Millinery Shop, 1941-1994. Creator: UnknownA metal lamp base with a painted porcelain decoration of an English maiden. The lamp base is oval in shape with a brass finish and a tiered decorative design. The base stands on four trifid feet
Wooden hat stand from Maes Millinery Shop, 1941-1994. Creator: UnknownA wooden hat stand base (a) and form (b) painted white. The base is circular with one groove carved into the top of the base. A turned wooden dowel is screwed into the center of the base
Hand mirror from Maes Millinery Shop, 1941-1994. Creator: UnknownHand-held oval mirror with a clear molded plastic handle and frame with decorative scrolls and round protrusions. Mae Reeves (1912-2016)
Pearl necklace from Maes Millinery Shop, 1941-1994. Creator: UnknownSingle strand pearl necklace that closes with a metal tab insert fastener. Mae Reeves (1912-2016) was a pioneering African-American milliner who was famous for her custom-made hats
Pair of black stiletto heel shoes by Charles Jourdan from Maes Millinery Shop, 1941-1994A pair of black satin close-toed shoes with stiletto heels and an ankle strap that is sewn in a cross at the back of the ankle and closes at the exterior of the ankle with a metal buckle
Cosmetic powder puff from Maes Millinery Shop, 1941-1994A pink circular powder puff made from two layers of faux fur filled with soft foam and found in 2010.6.54.1ab. Mae Reeves (1912-2016)
Glass tray from Maes Millinery Shop, 1941-1994. Creator: UnknownClear bean-shaped glass tray with decorative clear glass balls around edge. Mae Reeves (1912-2016) was a pioneering African-American milliner who was famous for her custom-made hats
Plastic brush with box from Maes Millinery Shop, 1941-1994. Creator: Gold TonePlastic brush (a) with translucent orange plastic handle and white plastic teeth. The back of the brush is covered with gold metal with a decorative metal and rhinestone floral detail at the top
Green circular hatbox with lid from Maes Millinery Shop, 1941-1994. Creator: UnknownGreen circular hatbox (a) and lid (b) made from pasteboard painted green. The lid can be fixed to the bottom with two lengths of white cotton twill tape attached to the base
Green and gold makeup box from Maes Millinery Shop, 1941-1994An empty makeup box for loose powder. The ovular container (a) is covered on the exterior sides with green and gold foil in a stylized floral design
Black makeup pencil from Maes Millinery Shop, 1941-1994. Creator: MaybellineA portion of a makeup pencil with black pigment in a red painted wood pencil. Silver stamped text on the pencil reads: " Maybelline VELVET BLACK U.S.A."
Wide pink scarf with metallic border from Maes Millinery Shop, 1941-1994A long, wide pink chiffon scarf with four (4) wide stripes of metallic threads along the borders. The scarf is made from a selvedge-width piece of fabric with the selvedge left untreated
Pair of light cream gloves with openwork design from Maes Millinery Shop, 1941-1994Pair of light cream gloves with open cutwork lattice design on back of hands. The cotton knit gloves are seamed at the exterior side of the palm and along the fingers, with the seams left raw
Gold pearl coil bracelet from Maes Millinery Shop, 1941-1994. Creator: UnknownCoil bracelet made from rigid wire strung with plastic gold pearl beads. Mae Reeves (1912-2016) was a pioneering African-American milliner who was famous for her custom-made hats
Display stand with spools of thread and needles from Maes Millinery Shop, 1941-1994Three-tiered metal stand with a lip at the front of each tier. The words " Kolor Treet" are stamped on both sides in yellow ink
Wooden hat block from Maes Millinery Shop, 1941-1994. Creator: UnknownCarved wooden hat block with a flat base and an asymmetrical curved upper form. There is a large circular hole at the center of the underside of the base
Pink ombre gauze handkerchief from Maes Millinery Shop, 1941-1994. Creator: UnknownSquare handkerchief made from nylon gauze in a pink tone. The color has an ombre effect on the diagonal. A black manufacturers tag is sewn along the hem near one corner that reads
Gold metal scrollwork jewelry box from Maes Millinery Shop, 1941-1994. Creator: UnknownGold-colored metal oval jewelry box with open scrolled design around the sides and a clear glass top. The box sits on four metal feet
Pair of black leather gloves from Maes Millinery Shop, 1941-1994. Creator: UnknownPair of black leather gloves with floral lace design from Maes Millinery Shop. The gloves end at the mid-forearm. On each back arm there is a triangular cut out with a panel of floral lace using
Samsonite hat box suitcase from Maes Millinery Shop, 1941-1994. Creator: SamsoniteLight brown hard plastic Samsonite hat box suitcase with pale green synthetic fabric lining. The suitcase closes with two (2) metal spring-action latches on either side of the handle
Fox fur stole designed by Lustick Furriers from Maes Millinery Shop, 1941-1994Brown fox fur stole designed by Lustick Furriers. The stole is lined in black synthetic twill fabric with small floral sprays embroidered in cream
Woven basket purse with floral design from Maes Millinery Shop, 1941-1994A purse with leather handles made from woven grass like a basket, with the floral pattern on the front and lid executed with green cotton embroidery floss for the leaves
Hat box filled with tools and materials from Maes Millinery Shop, 1941-1994Hat box without lid made from a pasteboard bottom printed in cream and gold stripes, and clear plastic sides. Mae Reeves (1912-2016)
Photograph of Erskine Hawkins, 1938-1993. Creator: UnknownA black and white photographic portrait of Erskine Hawkins in a striped suit. He is holding a trumpet in his right hand with his left hand resting on top of his right
Six colors of thread from Maes Millinery Shop, 1941-1994. Creator: UnknownSix colors of thread from Maes Millinery Shop, 1941-1994. Mae Reeves (1912-2016) was a pioneering African-American milliner who was famous for her custom-made hats
Cordless microphone used by Rakim to record The 18th Letter, 1997. Creator: ShureA wireless microphone used by Rakim to record the album " The 18th Letter" (1997). The hand-held microphone has a circular silver mesh wire grill covering the foam interior of
Eyeglasses from Maes Millinery Shop, 1941-1994. Creator: Sherman Optical USAA pair of bifocal glasses with black plastic frames. The lenses are slightly ovular with a smooth bottom edge and a bi-cornered top edge
Baseball from the 1992 World Series autographed by Joe Carter, 1992. Creator: RawlingsAn official 1992 World Series baseball. The baseball is a white hide with red stitching. Red type on the baseball reads: [Rawlings] and [OFFICIAL BALL / 1992 WORLD SERIES / Francis T
US Navy dress uniform pants worn by Admiral Michelle Howard, 1999Four-star Admiral Michelle Howard (born 1960) was the first African-American woman to command a United States Navy ship. In 2014 she was appointed Vice Chief of Naval Operations
Makeup case used by makeup artist Bernadine M. Anderson, 1970s - 1990s. Creator: UnknownAnderson, Hollywoods first African American female makeup artist, filed a class action lawsuit for being discriminated against because of her race
US Navy dress uniform jacket worn by Admiral Michelle Howard, 1999. Creator: UnknownFour-star Admiral Michelle Howard (born 1960) was the first African-American woman to command a United States Navy ship. In 2014 she was appointed Vice Chief of Naval Operations