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Carved wooden cane owned by Carl Brashear, after 1966. Creator: UnknownA cane, or walking stick, used by Chief Master Carl Brashear (1931-2006), an African-American United States Navy sailor and master diver, despite having his left leg amputated in 1966
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)
Teapot made by Peter Bentzon, ca. 1817-1829. Creator: Peter BentzonThe silver teapot has an oval vase-shape on a spreading pedestal foot, with curved spout capped by an incised patera and wooden leaf-capped scroll handle, and hinged domed cover with acorn finial
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
Necktie worn by Ira Tucker, after 1950. Creator: Pierre CardinIra B. Tucker (1925-2008) was the lead singer with the American gospel group The Dixie Hummingbirds. Tucker was with the band for 70 years, from 1938, when he joined at the age of 13
Wooden drum used on the Sea Islands, South Carolina, 19th century. Creator: UnknownA wooden drum covered with stretched leather hide that has been attached to drum body with nine wooden pegs. Two carved, anthropomorphized face motifs are on opposite sides of the upper half of
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
Costume oil can prop güira for Tin Man in The Wiz on Broadway, 1975. Creator: Fred NihdaThis oil can guira prop is part of a costume used by Tiger Haynes as Tin Man in "The Wiz: The Super Soul Musical Wizard of Oz'", on Broadway, a retelling of L
Electric guitar belonging to Chuck Berry, nicknamed "Maybellene", 1959A Gibson ES-350T semi-acoustic guitar named Maybellene. The wood is light, and the tuning keys are damaged. A black and orange label with the serial number (A33643)
Nurses uniform apron worn by Pauline Brown Payne, 1944. Creator: UnknownPauline Brown Payne was an African-American nursing school administrator. A plasticized two piece nurses white apron worn by Pauline Brown Payne
Female mannequin head from Maes Millinery Shop, 1941-1994. Creator: UnknownA plaster form of a female head and neck covered with metallic gold paint. The facial features are detailed and realistic
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
Manilla, 18th century. Creator: UnknownManilla, a form of currency that circulated in West Africa, in a semi-circular horseshoe shape, with slight flairs at ends
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
Pillow sham with Tuskegee Flying School poem, 1941-1946. Creator: UnknownThe Tuskegee Airmen were a group of primarily African American fighter and bomber pilots who fought in World War II. A square-shaped silk pillow sham used by the Tuskegee Flying School
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
White plate with gold trim from Maes Millinery Shop, 1941-1994. Creator: Classic BavariaWhite plate with gold trim from Maes Millinery Shop, 1941-1994. Mae Reeves (1912-2016) was a pioneering African-American milliner who was famous for her custom-made hats
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)
Red wool scarf worn by Joan Mulholland during a protest near the White House, 1960This dark red wool scarf was worn by Joan Mulholland during a Howard University Nonviolent Action Group protest near the White House in 1960
Baseball signed by the 1954 Champion New York Giants Team, 1954. Creator: MacGregorA white leather and red stitched MacGregor New York Giants logo baseball signed by members of the 1954 World Series Champion New York Giants baseball team
Hole punch used by Pullman porter Thomas McCord, 1940s. Creator: UnknownMachine for punching tickets used by African-American porter Thomas McCord on the Pullman railway service. Being a Pullman porter was one of the jobs that helped build the black middle class in
Cornet owned by Maxine Sullivan, 1977. Creator: F. E. OldsA brass cornet made by Olds Ambassador and owned by African-American musician Maxine Sullivan. The body of the cornet (2013.46.29.1.1a) is brass with a straight bell and three (3)
Baseball signed by the 1953 Brooklyn Dodgers team, 1953. Creator: SpaldingA white leather with red stitching Spalding Official National League baseball signed by members of the 1953 Brooklyn Dodgers: Jackie Robinson, Roy Campanella, Billy Cox, Bobby Morgan, George Shuba
Toothpick / match holder urn from Lyons Hall, 1930-1950This is a small urn with a wide rim. The rim has a raised rope pattern. The urn body narrows near the middle, with the middle portion bulges out in a narrow ring
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
Baseball stamped with the Negro American League logo, 1937-1962. Creator: UnknownAn official Negro American League Baseball in a Wilson box. The baseball is white with red lacing. Stamped in black ink is: [Negro American League / Wilson / Made in the U. S. A
Plate with a stamped brass eagle design from a cartridge box belt, 1862-1865Depicted at the center of a circular brass plate is a spread eagle bearing; three arrows in his proper right claw and an olive branch in his proper left claw
Oyster can used by H. B. Kennerly & Son, Inc. 1935-1950. Creator: UnknownAn eight ounce tin can for the Maryland House brand of oysters distributed by H. B. Kennerly & Son, Inc. The can is white with red and black text
Mahogany sofa from the home of Robert Smalls, 1850s. Creator: UnknownA Late Classical mahogany sofa, upholstered in red, with serpentine, tufted back and wing scroll arms, crotch mahogany decorative veneers on crest, arms, and apron
Table knocker from the Elks Rendezvous nightclub, 1930 - 1945. Creator: UnknownAn Elks Rendezvous cabaret table knocker in the shape of a small mallet. The head is a small wooden cylinder with several incised lines running around the circumference. The head is painted red