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n.d.
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGCataloged as “Dark Angel Theme Lyrics” (Text).
late 20th-early 21st century
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA dark blue denim jacket (.1) and pants (.2) worn by Wilbert Rideau while incarcerated at Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola. The dark blue denim jacket has full-length sleeves, a short standing collar, and closes at the center front with six (6) metal…
1984
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGDark blue silk crepe chiffon maxi skirt designed by Arthur McGee. The skirt has a thin red silk crepe chiffon waistband with the body of the skirt heavily gathered and pleated around the bottom of the waistband. There is a slit at the proper left side…
1960s
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA dark brown fur toque hat. The hat is made of two pieces of fur stitched together, one for the top of the crown and another for the side of the hat. A vertical seam is seen at the center back of the hat. The hat has a high flat crown with no brim. The…
Mid-late 20th century
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA natural woven straw hat with dark brown synthetic coating. The crown, sides, and 3.5" brim are made from one piece that has been blocked to shape. There is black .5/8" wide Petersham ribbon glued around the exterior circumference of the crown, and it…
1941-1994
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGBrown wool felt round brimless cap designed by Mae Reeves. The edge of the cap is indented and a length of brown felt is twisted and tacked to the crown with thread. A grouping of brown ostrich plumes is attached at the proper right back of the cap. The…
after 1972
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA dark grey standard prison issue knit beanie worn by Herman Wallace while incarcerated at Angola Prison.
mid 20th-late 20th century
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGDark grey wool swing coat designed by Arthur McGee. The coat has full-length straight sleeves with no cuffs. It falls mid-calf. The short standing collar extends into short ties at the center front neck. The coat does not close down the center front…
mid 20th-late 20th century
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGDark grey velvet dress designed by Arthur McGee with a scoop neck, full-length balloon sleeves, and an A-line body with hemline just below the knee. There are two (2) inset pockets sewn into the side seams at each hip. The dress closes at the center back…
1985-1990
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA dark iridescent green taffeta and rainbow sequin dress designed by Peter Davy. The dress is strapless with off-the-shoulder sleeves and a full-length skirt. The bodice is made from rainbow-colored sequins sewn to a black woven stretch backing fabric,…
1957–
Lynda Newton (born May 25, 1957) is an American naturopath and retired professional wrestling valet and professional wrestler, better known by her ring name, Dark Journey, during the 1980s.
1937
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA 16mm release print of the feature film Dark Manhattan. It consists of two reels of positive, black-and-white, 16mm acetate film (a) and (b), with variable-density optical sound. A cardboard film shipping box (c) accompanies the film strips. It has black…
1880s
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA matching dark purple silk bodice and skirt. The bodice and skirt are made of the same fabric, a dark purple plum silk faille twill and dark purple plum silk pattern weave with spheres. The bodice (a) has long set in sleeves, the bottom portion of the…
ca. 1980
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA dark red jacket (a) and pants (b) with a matching sash (c). The rust-colored jacket is tunic-inspired and made with crepe-backed silk. The front of the jacket is composed of two panels that curve slightly inward at the center front opening. There are two…
n.d.
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGCataloged as “Dark Side of the Wall; 2000 Lyrics” (Text).
1979
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGCataloged as “Dark Spot, Olimi Festival , Iddo, Okpella, Etsako, Edo State, Nigeria” (Slides (photographs)).
1941-1994
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGDark tan felt hat that resembles a beret with a peaked front attributed to Mae Reeves. The wool felt is shaped with a wide, tall front and no back. Dark brown grosgrain ribbon trims the interior opening. There are no labels, though a seam in the ribbon…
1914–1946
Darkie Ellis (born Cyril Hills; 15 December 1914 – 14 December 1946) was a British professional boxer, from 1931 to 1940. He was the son of William Hills and Elizabeth Farnsworth. His birth was registered in the December quarter of 1914.
2004–
Darko Boateng Gyabi (born 18 February 2004) is an English professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for Premier League club Hull City.
2001–
Oluwafisayo Isa (born 18 September 2001), known by her stage name Darkoo, is a Nigerian rapper and singer. She came to prominence following the release of her single "Gangsta", featuring One Acen, which peaked at number 22 on the Official Singles Chart,…
1950s - 1960s
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGThe timer is metal with a clock and dial on its front with two switches. There are outlets for Safelight and Enlarger on left side. An electrical cord is attached.
1920
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA hardcover copy of the Darkwater by W.E.B. Du Bois. The front cover of the book is a blue fabric. The title is engraved in light-blue type that reads: [DARKWATER / W.E.B. DU BOIS]. Underneath the title near the center of the cover is an engraved design.…
1920
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA first edition copy of Darkwater: Voices from within the Veil by W.E.B. Du Bois. The front and back covers of the book are covered in navy fabric. The title is engraved in light blue text that reads: [DARKWATER / W.E.B. DU BOIS]. Underneath the title,…
Biography
Darla Jane Gilroy is a British academic and former fashion designer. She was also one of the four New Romantic "Blitz Kids" featured in David Mallet's music video for David Bowie's 1980 UK and French number 1 hit "Ashes to Ashes".
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