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1992
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA costume worn by Terry Ellis of En Vogue for the music video "Giving Him Something He Can Feel" (1992) comprised of a red dress (.1), a bra (.2), a pair of elbow-length black gloves (.3), and a pair of black stiletto heels (.4ab). Dress (.1): A red…
1992
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA costume worn by Terry Ellis of En Vogue for the music video “My Lovin’ (You’re Never Gonna Get It)” (1992) comprised of a dress (.1), a bra (.2), a pair of bikini briefs (.3), and a pair of shoes (.4ab). Dress (.1): Mini-length shift dress made of small…
1970s
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGThis costume was worn by dancer Edith Lynn Pickens on the television show Soul Train in the 1970s. The outfit is comprised of three (3) pieces, a blue and floral print crop top (.1), a pair of white bell bottom pants (.2) ,and a blue leather belt (.3).
1974
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGThis costume was worn by dancer Freddie Mae Maxie on the television show Soul Train during Marvin Gaye's performance of "Let's Get It On" on February 16, 1974. The outfit is comprised of a red short-sleeved blouse (.1) and a pair of blue cropped pants…
2000-01-29
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGCostumed Dogon dancer with musicians. Original Carousel number, 10, slide number, 136.
1972
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGCataloged as “Costumes, Egbemamu Masquerade, Azukhala, Etsako, Edo State, Nigeria” (Slides (photographs)).
ca. 1925
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGPrinted caption on recto reads: "Costumi Africa Orientale.".
circa 1940
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGPrinted caption on recto reads: "Costumi Tripolitani." Manuscript message, address, and postmarked postage stamp on verso.
[ca. 1920]
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGPrinted caption on recto reads: "Costumi Tripolitani; - Corriere del Deserto." Additional printed text on recto reads: "F. T. D. 3456.".
c. 1980
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGCOTE D'IVOIRE - BIJOUX EN OR; 7265 - REPUBLIQUE DE COTE D'IVOIRE[,] Artisanat - bijoux en or; IRIS [logo]; MEXICHROME; Printed in France. Published by AGENCE IVOIRIENNE HACHETTE[,] B.P. 9253 - ABIDJAN.
c. 1981
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGCOTE D'IVOIRE[,] BINGERVILLE; COTE D'IVOIRE[,] 7786 - BINGERVILLE[,] THE IVORY COAST; IRIS [logo]; MEXICHROME; Printed in France , Photographed by CHARTON, P. [Chareton] Published by AGENCE IVORIENNE HACHETTE[,] B.P. 9253 - Abidjan.
[ca. 1904]
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGPrinted caption on recto reads: "Côte D'Ivoire - Départ d'une caravane (Koudiokofi)." Translated postcard caption reads: "Côte D'Ivoire - Departure of a Caravan (Koudiokofi).".
c. 1981
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGCOTE D'IVOIRE[,] GRAND BASSAM; 7262 - REPUBLIQUE DE COTE-D'IVOIRE[,] Vues de GRAND BASSAM; IRIS [logo]; MEXICHROME; Printed in France , Published by AGENCE IVORIENNE HACHETTE[,] B.P. 9253 - Abidjan.
c. 1980
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGCOTE D'IVOIRE LE PALM BEACH; REPUBLIQUE DE COTE D'IVOIRE[,] 7151 - Le Palm Beach; Printed in France. Published by AGENCE IVORIENNE HACHETTE[,] B.P. 9253 - ABIDJAN.
Date not recorded
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGRépublique de GUINEE[,] Côte Guinéenne.. Photographed by ONACIG - Corporate Entity. Published by.
[19--]
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGText on front reads: "Côte Occidentale d'Afrique. Chasseurs au repos. Photo J.-M. Fiévet." Translated postcard caption reads, "West African Coast. Hunters motionless.".
[ca. 1908]
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGPhotographed by Edmond Fortier and published by Collection générale Fortier, Dakar. Original caption reads, "Afrique Occidentale - Dahomey - Cotonou - Débarquement des Passagers au treuil du Wharf." Translated original caption reads, "Western Coast of…
1983
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGCataloged as “Cottage house façade, Tulbagh (South Africa)” (Negatives (photographic)).
ca.1910
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA cotton blouse with lace and floral embroidery. The blouse has a three-inch-wide band collar with cotton lace sewn above and below the collar. Machine floral embroidery and eyelets are sewn across the collar. A band of cotton lace is sewn to the top of…
ca.1915
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGCotton drawers with lace trim. The drawers have a one-inch-wide self-fabric waistband. The waistband is open on the proper left side and closes with a glass button and a buttonhole. The top fourteen inches of the drawers have a slit below the glass button.…
1920s
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA handsewn cotton envelope chemise with lace cotton Valenciennes lace trim. The front of the chemise is made from a single panel of plain weave cotton batiste. There is Valenciennes lace trim around the neckline and arm holes. A beige silk satin ribbon is…
1950s
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA "fit n' flair" cotton eyelet dress with black flocking and a circle skirt. The dress is made from natural plain weave cotton and has an all over eyelet pattern with cut outs edged with black flocking. There are also black flocking zig zag designs…
1820s to 1850s
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGWooden fiber comb consisting of a circle cluster of nails sticking out of a rectangular wood plank. Wood is worn and slightly cracked. Metal is extremely rusted. One end of the plank has a handle carved out of it.
mid 20th-late 20th century
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA white handkerchief from the travel wardrobe trunk used by Cab Calloway. The ivory cotton handkerchief is square in shape and hemmed along the edges. The fabric features a woven pattern of three bands of eight thin lines that cross over at each corner,…
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