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MUSEUM OBJECT
cuff links

Cuff links worn by Cab Calloway

mid 20th-late 20th century

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A pair of cuff links with a round, flat onyx cap framed in gold metal and a gold bar and clip.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2013.237.4.5ab
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Decorative Arts, Craft, and Design

Cuff with discs designed by Winifred Mason Chenet

1951-1963

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A cuff bracelet with dangling discs designed by Winifred Mason Chenet. The cuff consists of a curved band of hammered copper with an opening so that it can be placed on the wrist. Suspended from the band are copper and bronze discs, eight small and three…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2018.4.1
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Jewelry and Adornment

Cufflinks worn by Reverend Ike

mid 20th-early 21st century

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A pair of cufflinks worn by Reverend Ike. The gold tone cufflinks feature identical crown shaped front faces encrusted with white rhinestones. Each crown has three arches set with small, round, white rhinestones points. The crown caps are represented by…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2022.60.3ab
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MUSEUM OBJECT
Tools and Equipment

Culling hammer

20th century

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An oyster hammer with a metal head and wood handle. The handle is stained a dark brown and is cracked near the head of the hammer. The handle also has several small holes in it. The handle fits into an eye on the hammer head and is attached with a metal…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2013.195.5
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Clothing - Fashion and Historical

Culottes designed by Arthur McGee

mid 20th-late 20th century

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Culottes designed by Arthur McGee, also referred to as a split skirt, palazzo pant, or midi pants. The pants are a 4-panel design made from a multiweave brown and blue plaid wool fabric. The pant legs are very wide, forming a full half-circle when laid…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2007.3.51
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Clothing - Fashion and Historical

Culottes of a Muslim Girl Training school uniform worn by Nadiyah Nasir

1968

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These are beige culottes made of synthetic fabric. The culottes are pleated with large flaps that give the appearance that the item is a skirt. The left leg corresponds with the front flap and the right leg with the back flap. It has an elastic waist with…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2013.221.1.2
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Historical photographs & visual records

Cultivated ensete plants growing near roadside home, Gamo Highlands, Ethiopia

2010-10-13

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Cataloged as “Cultivated ensete plants growing near roadside home, Gamo Highlands, Ethiopia” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2020-001, Item EEPA 2020-001-3504
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Historical photographs & visual records

Cultivating sisal on estate in Tanga region on coast, Tanzania

Date not recorded

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Cataloged as “Cultivating sisal on estate in Tanga region on coast, Tanzania” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2007-009, Item EEPA 2007-009-0485
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Historical photographs & visual records

[Cultivating sisal on Lugongo estate near Tanga], Tanzania

1966-08

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Cataloged as “[Cultivating sisal on Lugongo estate near Tanga], Tanzania” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2007-009, Item EEPA 2007-009-0338
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Historical photographs & visual records

Cultivating sisal seedlings near Tanga on coast, Tanzania

1966-08

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Cataloged as “Cultivating sisal seedlings near Tanga on coast, Tanzania” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2007-009, Item EEPA 2007-009-0298
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Accessories and Personal Effects

Cummerbund from the travel wardrobe trunk used by Cab Calloway

late 20th century

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An After Six cummerbund from the travel wardrobe trunk used by Cab Calloway. The cummerbund is primarily constructed of plain, white satin with a cotton backing. The front has a satin finish with three horizontal folds that extend across the waist when…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog A2015.273.1.1.41
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Accessories and Personal Effects

Cummerbund from the travel wardrobe trunk used by Cab Calloway

late 20th century

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A Mel Howard cummerbund from the travel wardrobe trunk used by Cab Calloway. The patterned, medium gray cummerbund is primarily constructed of gray silk with a cotton backing. The gray silk front panel has four horizontal folds that extend across the waist…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog A2015.273.1.1.42
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Clothing - Fashion and Historical

Cummerbund worn by Eugene Allen

1981

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Cummerbund from a White House butler uniform worn by Eugene Allen. The wide black satin center has upward-facing pleats in the ‘crumb catcher’ style. The black elastic waistband has metal clasps and a white tag, which reads [S & M]. The interior of the…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2018.5.1.7
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ARCHIVE FILE
Archival documents & files

Cummings Family — Series 1: Biographical Material

1902-1991

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Includes church and funeral programs; family history notes; and photocopies and clippings of obituaries.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog sova.nmaahc.a2010.26_ref71
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Archival documents & files

Cummings Family — Series 10: Photographs

circa 1880s - circa 1990s

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19 vintage photographs, cartes-de-visites, cabinet cards, and photographs; 17 black and white and 2 color prints. Primarily portraits and candids of Ida R. Cummings, Estelle Cummings, Harry S. Cummings, Lucille Cummings, Carol Cummings, Lula Cummings,…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog sova.nmaahc.a2010.26_ref490
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BIOGRAPHY
Civil Rights & Community

Curley Christian

1882–1954

Ethelbert "Curley" Christian (likely 15 April 1882 – 15 March 1954) was a Canadian First World War veteran and activist. He has been described as "one of Canada's best known black soldiers" from that war. Details of Christian's early years are…

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MUSEUM OBJECT
cocktail lounges

Curtain liners from Muse Bar, the home bar of Isaiah Muse

1970s

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Two (2) red sheer curtain liners to correspond with the red patterned drapes in 2011.101.5.1a-h. The top edge of each curtain liner has a rod pocket.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2011.101.5.2ab
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Furnishings, Housewares, and Décor

Curtain rods from Muse Bar, the home bar of Isaiah Muse

1970s

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Three (3) curtain rods with metal end caps corresponding to curtains in 2011.101.5.1a-h and 2011.101.5.2ab. The rods are brass and are tipped with metal end caps. On one side, all three (3) end caps are in place. On the other end, two (2) end caps are…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2011.101.5.3abc
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Historical photographs & visual records

Curtains at the Jenness residence in Yelwa, Nigeria

1967-1969

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Cataloged as “Curtains at the Jenness residence in Yelwa, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2015-019, Item 2015-019-0558
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Textiles and Quilts

Curtains from Muse Bar, the home bar of Isaiah Muse

1970s

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Four (4) curtains in a woven pattern of cream flowers and gold-toned foliage on a maroon base. The drapes are in four (4) segments to dress two (2) windows. The curtains have corresponding sashes with matching tie backs. The top edge of each curtain has a…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2011.101.5.1a-h
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Business & Enterprise

Curtis C. Robinson

1919–2009

Curtis Christopher Robinson (August 25, 1919 – October 12, 2009) was an American pharmacist and U.S. Army Air Force officer. He served as a fighter pilot during World War II with the 332nd Fighter Group's 99th Fighter Squadron, a component of the Tuskegee…

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BIOGRAPHY
Sports

Curtis Fleming

1968–

Curtis Fleming (born 8 October 1968) is an Irish professional football manager and former player, who is the assistant manager of EFL Championship club Charlton Athletic. Fleming played right back and won international honours for the Republic of Ireland…

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Historical photographs & visual records

Curved Geometric of Gurunsi Home

2004 November 10

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Curved Geometric of Gurunsi Home. Original Carousel number, 2, Slide number, 24.

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2020-001, Item EEPA 2020-001-0157
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