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Ticket for World Heavyweight Championship fight of Sonny Liston vsGreen narrow ticket for the World Heavyweight Championship between African-American boxers Sonny Liston and Cassius Clay (Muhammad Ali). Muhammad Ali, born Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr
Cabinet card of Susan Bell, February-March 5, 1894. Creator: C. M. Bell StudioThis cabinet card has a photograph of Susan Bell gazing to her right. She wears a dark-colored striped bodice with puffed sleeves and a double row of buttons
Cabinet card of Rev. G. H. S. Bell, February-March 5, 1894. Creator: C. M. Bell StudioThis cabinet card has a photograph of Rev. G.H.S. Bell looking toward his right. He wears a dark-colored suit and has a mustache and a chin beard. The text " C. M
Membership certificate to the American Colonization Society, February 22, 1832A membership certificate to the American Colonization Society for Sarah Emlen Cresson signed by James Madison as the president of the society on February 22, 1832
Picture postcard of a volunteer serving troops out of a Red Cross Clubmobile"A picture postcard of African-American volunteers in a Red Cross " Clubmobile" serving coffee to U.S. servicemen. The text above the image reads: [PASSED BY U. S. ARMY CENSOR No. 21 E. T
Violets, ca. 1890. Creator: Pauline Powell BurnsThis oil painting depicts a cluster of violets against a light gray surface and background. The violets are done is deep navy blues and purples
Member badge for the Deborah Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star, 20th centuryA dark blue badge with a metal badge attached with the word: MEMBER. It states that the person possessing this badge is a member of the Deborah Chapter No. 15 O.E.S
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
Guild Thunderbass amplifier, before 1978. Creator: Guild Guitar CompanyGuild Thunderbass amplifier used by Christopher Dowd, keyboardist, vocalist and trombone player, in the alternative rock band, Fishbone. The amplifier has a serial number of: [4773]
Wire oyster basket, 20th century. Creator: UnknownA wire oyster basket. It has a circular bottom and a single wire handle on the lip
Leather bag with tools, whistles, and shells, 20th Century. Creator: UnknownThe object consists of a dark brown tooled leather bag with attachments of iron tools, wooden whistles, and cowrie shells. The bag is made from two pieces of leather
Bronze freemasonry medallion depicting Prince Hall, after 1807. Creator: UnknownPrince Hall (1735-1807) was an African-American abolitionist. The obverse features a design of three concentric circles. The innermost circle bears a likeness of Prince Hall in relief around which is
Horse collar owned by Morton Lyles, 19th century. Creator: UnknownA horse collar owned by Morton Lyles. The collar is made of leather stuffed with straw. The collar is attached to horse hames
Shucking Bucket, 20th century. Creator: UnknownA cylindrical metal shucking bucket. The bucket has a welded seam along the bottom. The top edge of the bucket is rolled outward to form curved a rim
Minimoog Voyager synthesizer used by J Dilla, 2002-2005. Creator: Moog MusicA Minimoog Voyager, a monophonic analog synthesizer, owned by record producer and artist J Dilla. The synthesizer features a small keyboard set into a wooden frame beneath a control panel
Speaker used as part of a DJ setup, 1970s. Creator: Altec LansingA speaker made by Altec. The speaker is rectangular in shape and is painted black. The top of the front of the speaker concaves inward, towards the back
Tweeter box speakers used as part of a DJ setup, 1970s. Creator: UnknownTweeter box speakers. The tweeters or speakers, five in total, are surrounded by a leather box. The top of the box has a handle and each corner of the box is protected by a metal edge
Bar counter from Muse Bar, the home bar of Isaiah Muse, 1970s. Creator: UnknownA bar counter faced with padded red vinyl. On the front red vinyl surface, " MR. MUSE" is written in large capital letters via metal rivets secured through the vinyl
Shackles, before 1860. Creator: UnknownTwo iron shackles consisting of iron loops joined together by a length of iron chain. The iron is heavily rusted. These would have been used to restrain enslaved African people forcibly transported
Oyster knife, 20th century. Creator: UnknownA wood handled oyster knife. The handle of the knife is pear shaped and completely covers the knifes tang, which inserts into the handle. The blade is flat and dull and terminates in a curved point
Turntable used by Grand Wizzard Theodore, 2000s. Creator: VestaxAfrican-American hip hop DJ Grand Wizzard Theodore (born Theodore Livingston, 1963), is widely credited as the inventor of the scratching technique
Barstool with red vinyl cover from Muse Bar, the home bar of Isaiah Muse, 1970sA wood barstool with a red vinyl seat. The seat of the stool is thick foam covered by red vinyl that is stapled to a particle board seat base
Lithographic print of Hiram Revels, ca. 1870. Creator: UnknownA lithographic print of Hiram Revels from Frank Leslies Illustrirte Zeitung [German edition of Frank Leslies Illustrated Newspaper]. The print is bordered by printed German text
Lamp from Muse Bar, the home bar of Isaiah Muse, 1970s. Creator: UnknownAn electric lamp with the word " BAR" printed on the lamp shade. The lamp shade is ball shaped, and is made from plastic treated to look like frosted glass
Yellow jumpsuit designed by Willi Smith, 1969-1987. Creator: Willi SmithThe jumpsuit has a v-neck, a notched lapel collar, and short sleeves and is made of yellow cotton fabric. There is a breast pocket on the proper left side with rounded bottom corners
Jigger measuring cup from Lyons Hall, after 1907. Creator: Cambridge SilverThis a jigger shaped like a gavel. The jigger has narrow cup with two lines around the outside indicating the measurement of liquid. The cup has lip on left edge
Fixed kneeling altar from Saint Augustine Catholic Church of New Orleans, 20th centuryA wood kneeling altar with a yellow-green padded knee rest. The altar has small cubbyhole under the top shelf. The shelf is slightly tilted down toward the knee pads
Handcuffs used in the arrest of Henry Louis Gates, Jr. 2000s. Creator: UnknownThe arrest in 2009 of 59-year-old African-American literary critic, professor and historian Henry Louis Gates attracted national attention after U.S
Cheetah print jacket designed by Willi Smith, 1969-1987. Creator: Willi SmithCheetah print jacket designed by Willi Smith for WilliWear Limited. The jacket is grey with green and black cheetah print on top. The inside of the jacket does not feature the cheetah print pattern
Jumpsuit worn by Diahann Carroll on the television show Julia, 1968-1971Jumpsuit worn by Diahann Carroll as the character Julia Baker on the television show " Julia." The jumpsuit is a halter with a large bow in the front and wide legs
Dress worn by Diahann Carroll on the television show Julia, 1968-1971Dress worn by Diahann Carroll as the character Julia Baker on the television show " Julia." The pink and cream dress is a full-length, long-sleeved gown with a high neck
Commemorative denim vest with buttons assembled by Joan Trumpauer Mulholland, 1960sA denim vest with twenty-three pinback buttons pinned across the front. The vest is made of light blue denim. It has two front breast pockets with button flaps
Carte-de-visite portrait of Willy Hall, ca. 1860. Creator: UnknownCarte-de-visite of William Woodhull " Willy" Hall in full-length standing portrait. Hall wears a round-brimmed hat with a feather and buckle on the front of the band
Bumper sticker with the slogan One Man, One Vote, 1962 - 1965. Creator: UnknownA blue bumper sticker with green and white print. Vertical text down the left side reads: [SNCC]. Text moving from left to right along the sticker reads: [ONE MAN x ONE VOTE]
Pinback button featuring Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass, 1960s. Creator: UnknownA round pinback button featuring a black-and-white photographic portrait of Abraham Lincoln on the left and a black-and-white photographic portrait of Frederick Douglass on the right
Printed floral skirt worn by Lucy Lee Shirley as a child, ca. 1860. Creator: UnknownA childs circular skirt in a floral print with a pleated flounce on the hem. The main fabric is a plain weave natural fiber fabric with a cream ground
Wood chair used at Club Harlem, Atlantic City, 1955-1975. Creator: UnknownClub Harlem, a nightclub at 32 Kentucky Avenue in Atlantic City, New Jersey, was the citys premier club for black jazz performers. A wood chair with four legs
Camera from the studio of H. C. Anderson, 1960s. Creator: UnknownNOBA 4x5 camera on a wooden frame with brass fixtures and red bellows. The camera is marked in several places with orange
Table used at Club Harlem, Atlantic City, 1955-1975. Creator: UnknownClub Harlem, a nightclub at 32 Kentucky Avenue in Atlantic City, New Jersey, was the citys premier club for black jazz performers. A rectangular table with a particle board wood top and metal base
Banjo made in the style of William Esperance Boucher, Jr. ca. 1850s. Creator: UnknownBanjo made in the style of William Esperance Boucher, Jr. (circa 1850s). The banjo has a circular head, with a tension head pulled tight across the front
Metal leatherworking riveter by Little Giant, ca. 1850-1900An iron Little Giant leatherworking riveter. The riveter has a long lever connected to the riveter that moves upward when the lever is pushed down. A threaded bolt sits directly above riveter
Camera from the studio of H. C. Anderson, 1947 - 1955. Creator: Graflex IncA Pacemaker Speed Graphic 4x5 transparency film camera in black and silver. The front cover releases and opens. The text on the front reads
Side chair by Thomas Day, ca. 1850. Creator: Thomas DaySide chair created by Thomas Day. The chair has mahogany legs and back with scroll and floral detailing. There is an engraved floral motif on the center top rail
Pennant for the Cincinnati Clowns, 1943 - 1945. Creator: UnknownTriangular Cincinnati Clowns felt baseball pennant. The pennant is primarily made of maroon felt with a strip of yellow felt stitched to the left edge with red knotted tassels
Cream and red appliqued quilted bedcover, ca. 1850. Creator: UnknownA cream and red appliqued quilted bedcover made from plain cotton fabrics. The top consists of twelve (12) blocks sewn together by hand
Bed frame designed by Henry Boyd, ca. 1840. Creator: Boyd Manufacturing CompanyA wooden four poster bed frame with head board and foot board. The side rails screw into the frame providing greater strength and limited hiding places for vermin
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
