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Training aircraft used by Tuskegee Institute, ca. 1944. Creator: UnknownA vintage, open-cockpit biplane--one used at Alabamas renowned Tuskegee Institute to train African American pilots for Army Air Corps service during World War II
Bakelite powder box from dresser set owned by Lena Horne, mid 20th CenturyThe base is made of semi-translucent orange Bakelite plastic and is circular with a cylindrical handle on its top. The lid (2011.27.2.11b) has black and gold colored embellishments in art deco style
Doll owned by Clementine Roundtree Cottee and Josephine English Church, ca. 1920Doll representing a white baby, owned by African-American children. Dolls representing black children were manufactured at this period, but were often mammy doll stereotypes
Tin for Madame Walker Glossine and Pressing Oil, 1940s - 1960s. Creator: UnknownThe items in this collection belonged to Edna Stevens McIntyre (May 22, 1917-). She was born in Washington, DC but relocated to Duquesne, PA at the age of 7 or 8 after her mother died
Bakelite comb from dresser set owned by Lena Horne, mid 20th Century. Creator: AgalinComb made of orange semi-translucent Bakelite. Decorated with black and gold embellishments along the spine in art deco style, it has smaller, closely spaced teeth at one end, and more larger
Uniform cap owned by Pullman Porter Robert Thomas, ca. 1920A Pullman Porter uniform cap owned by Robert Jackson Thomas. Being a Pullman porter was one of the jobs that helped build the black middle class in America
Two Guns White Calf, n. d. Creator: Benjamin H. FrayserTwo Guns White Calf, ca. 1920s
Pioneer Electronic Crossover SF-850 for DJ setup, ca. 1970. Creator: PioneerA metal Pioneer Electronic Crossover, Model SF-850 machine. The front of the machine is metal, silver with black type, with two rows of knobs. The top row has seven knobs
Pickrick Drumstick signed by Lester Maddox, ca. 1964. Creator: UnknownThe wooden stick has printed type in blue ink that reads: [LESTER MADDOXs / PICKRICK DRUMSTICK]. A note written to Media Access Project by hand in black ink is featured on one side of the object
Scythe owned by George Madison, ca. 1945. Creator: UnknownA steel scythe with a wood handle owned by George Madison. The scythe is made up of a metal blade attached to a curved wooden shaft called a snath
Metal bottle opener carried by Robert Thomas, ca. 1920. Creator: UnknownBottle opener attached to metal clip. One side of opener has the words: " SAPOLIN ENAMELS, GILDINGS & STAINS". Opposite side has the words: " SAPOLIN DECORATES YOUR HOME BEST"
Shoehorn carried by Pullman Porter Robert Thomas, ca. 1920. Creator: UnknownMetal shoehorn with one end flat while the other end is concave. One end of the tool has the word " DOBSON" imprinted on the one side
Identification tag for Cornelius Robinson, with American eagle, 1864. Creator: UnknownRobinson enlisted as a bugler at the age of 17 in the U.S. Colored Cavalry. Brass disk with attachment hole at top. Obverse
8 iron golf club used by Ethel Funches, late 20th century. Creator: PINGA PING 8 iron used by African-American golfer Ethel Funches.The shaft is silver in color and is made out of metal. There is a black rubber grip at the top
Stepping in the Fountain, ca. 1916. Creator: William de Leftwich DodgeStepping in the Fountain, ca. 1916
Identification tag for C. P. More [sic], 1863 - 1864. Creator: UnknownID tag from the American Civil War. Moore enlisted at age 18 and died of disease in 1864. Gilt brass disk with attachment hole at the top. Obverse: struck with General George B
Golf tees belonging to Ethel Funches, late 20th century. Creator: UnknownTwo white plastic golf tees used by African-American golfer Ethel Funches. The tees have a thin body and taper down to a point at the bottom. The points are a bit worn down from use
Bronze African Redemption Medal of the Universal Negro Improvement Association, ca. 1920A bronze African Redemption medal produced for the Universal Negro Improvement Association (2011.57.18a) with leather strap (2011.57.18b)
Piece of pyrite from the workshop of C. Edgar Patience, n. d. Creator: UnknownCharles Edgar Patience (1906-1972), was an African American anthracite coal sculptor who raised the form to high art, exhibiting works at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
Fishing hat from the Powell family vacation cottage, mid 20th Century. Creator: UnknownAdam Clayton Powell Jr. (1908 -1972) was an African-American Baptist pastor and politician who represented the Harlem neighbourhood of New York City in the US House of Representatives from 1945 until
Viola palustris, ca. 1917-1918. Creator: Mary Vaux WalcottViola palustris, ca. 1917-1918
Cabinet card of Sarah Ann Blunt Crozley, November 1884. Creator: CarterCrozley faces center left. She wears a tignon and capelet. Text on the bottom of the photograph reads: [Carter / Worcester. Mass.]
Binoculars used by Peter L. Robinson, Sr. during World War I, ca. 1917. Creator: UnknownPeter L. Robinson was an African-American who served in the First World War. A set of black Zeiss-Stereo Day Marine Glass binoculars with Bausch & Lomb lenses and a brown leather strap
Two Figures, n. d. Creator: Auguste RodinTwo Figures, n.d. Formerly attributed to Auguste Rodin, French, b. Paris, 1840-1917
Wedge golf club used by Ethel Funches, late 20th century. Creator: UnknownA wedge golf club used by African-American golfer Ethel Funches.; The shaft is silver in color and is made out of metal. There is a black rubber grip at the top
Cheyenne Warrior in Feather Headdress with Shield, ca. 1915-1937. Creator: Monroe TsatokeCheyenne Warrior in Feather Headdress with Shield, ca. 1915-1937
Indians at Campfire--Moon Rising, n. d. Creator: Sanford Robinson GiffordIndians at Campfire--Moon Rising, mid-late 19th century
Return from the Farm, ca. 1915-1920. Creator: Elliott DaingerfieldReturn from the Farm, ca. 1915-1920
Barnyard Scene, late 18th-early 19th century. Creator: Robert LadbrookeBarnyard Scene, late 18th-early 19th century
Wood 4. 5 golf club used by Ethel Funches, late 20th century. Creator: UnknownA wood golf club used by African-American golfer Ethel Funches. The shaft is silver in color and is made out of metal. There is a black rubber grip at the top
Flute used by Alton Augustus Adams Sr. ca. 1915. Creator: Cundy-Bettoney CompanyAfrican-American musician and composer Alton Augustus Adams (1889-1987) was the first black bandmaster in the United States Navy. A silver flute in three parts
Small Landscape, mid-late 18th century. Creator: Richard WilsonSmall Landscape, mid-late 18th century
Wood 4 golf club used by Ethel Funches, late 20th century. Creator: UnknownA wood golf club from Wilson, used by African-American golfer Ethel Funches.The shaft is silver in color and is made out of metal. There is a black rubber grip at the top
The Angel, ca. 1912. Creator: William Baxter Palmer ClossonThe Angel, ca. 1912
Dutch Gentleman, 17th century. Creator: Nicolaes MaesDutch Gentleman, 17th century. Formerly attributed to Ferdinand Bol (1616-1680)
Wood 5 golf club used by Ethel Funches, late 20th century. Creator: PINGA wood golf club from PING, used by African-American golfer Ethel Funches.The shaft is silver in color and is made out of metal. There is a black rubber grip at the top
Time clock from the R. H. Boyd Publishing Corporation, ca. 1912The R.H. Boyd publishing corporation, founded by African-American minister and businessman Richard Henry Boyd, distributes Christian materials and church supplies
Wood Merrybells (Uvularia perfoliata), n. d. Creator: Mary Vaux WalcottWood Merrybells (Uvularia perfoliata), n.d
Putter golf club used by Ethel Funches- Putter, late 20th century. Creator: UnknownA putter used by African-American golfer Ethel Funches.; The black rubber grip is textured and has some cracks on it. The top half of the grip is torn off and the metal underneath is gold in color
Meadow Brook, ca. 1912. Creator: Charles P. GruppeMeadow Brook, ca. 1912
White Dawnrose (Pachyloplus marginatus), n. d. Creator: Mary Vaux WalcottWhite Dawnrose (Pachyloplus marginatus), n.d
7-iron golf club used by Ethel Funches, late 20th century. Creator: PINGA PING 7-iron, used by African-American golfer Ethel Funches. The shaft is silver in color and is made out of metal. There is a black rubber grip at the top
Beach Scene (verso of 1929. 6. 79A), ca. 1910. Creator: John NobleBeach Scene (verso of 1929.6.79A), ca. 1910
Cave Scene, mid-late 19th century. Creator: John O Brien InmanCave Scene, mid-late 19th century
3-iron golf club used by Ethel Funches, late 20th century. Creator: PINGA PING 3-iron, used by Ethel Funches.The shaft is silver in color and is made out of metal. There is a black rubber grip at the top
Birch-Clad Hills, ca. 1908. Creator: Ben FosterBirch-Clad Hills, ca. 1908
November, mid-late 19th century. Creator: Jervis McEnteeNovember, mid-late 19th century
Upright acoustic double bass owned by Stanley Clarke, late 20th century. Creator: UnknownAfrican-American musician Stanley Clarke (born 1951) was a founding member of Return to Forever, one of the first jazz fusion bands