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Historical photographs & documents

Dark Angel Theme Lyrics

n.d.

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Cataloged as “Dark Angel Theme Lyrics” (Text).

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog sova.nmaahc.a2013.149.3_ref138
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Clothing - Fashion and Historical

Dark blue denim jacket and pants worn by Wilbert Rideau while incarcerated

late 20th-early 21st century

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A 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…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2016.139.5.1-.2
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Clothing - Fashion and Historical

Dark blue maxi skirt designed by Arthur McGee

1984

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Dark 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…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2007.3.74
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Clothing - Fashion and Historical

Dark brown fur hat

1960s

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A 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…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2007.3.410
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Clothing - Fashion and Historical

Dark brown straw hat with black ribbon

Mid-late 20th century

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A 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…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2007.3.717
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Clothing - Fashion and Historical

Dark brown wool felt cap with ostrich plumes from Mae's Millinery Shop

1941-1994

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Brown 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…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2016.48.34
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beanies

Dark grey prison issue beanie worn by Herman Wallace

after 1972

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A dark grey standard prison issue knit beanie worn by Herman Wallace while incarcerated at Angola Prison.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog A2018.36.1.7.3
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Clothing - Fashion and Historical

Dark grey swing coat designed by Arthur McGee

mid 20th-late 20th century

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Dark 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…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2007.3.66
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Clothing - Fashion and Historical

Dark grey velvet dress designed by Arthur McGee

mid 20th-late 20th century

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Dark 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…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2007.3.58
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Clothing - Fashion and Historical

Dark iridescent green and rainbow sequin dress designed by Peter Davy

1985-1990

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A 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,…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2007.3.91
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Film & Television

Dark Journey

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.

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Time-based Media - Moving Images

Dark Manhattan

1937

FROM THE SOURCE CATALOG

A 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…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2015.167.5.1abc
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Clothing - Fashion and Historical

Dark purple silk bodice and skirt

1880s

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A 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…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2007.3.905ab
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Clothing - Fashion and Historical

Dark red jacket and pants with matching sash

ca. 1980

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A 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…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2007.3.312abc
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Historical photographs & documents

Dark Side of the Wall; 2000 Lyrics

n.d.

FROM THE SOURCE CATALOG

Cataloged as “Dark Side of the Wall; 2000 Lyrics” (Text).

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog sova.nmaahc.a2013.149.3_ref63
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Historical photographs & visual records

Dark Spot, Olimi Festival , Iddo, Okpella, Etsako, Edo State, Nigeria

1979

FROM THE SOURCE CATALOG

Cataloged as “Dark Spot, Olimi Festival , Iddo, Okpella, Etsako, Edo State, Nigeria” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-2959
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Clothing - Fashion and Historical

Dark tan felt hat with gold pin from Mae's Millinery Shop

1941-1994

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Dark 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…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2016.48.29ab
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Sports

Darkie Ellis

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.

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Sports

Darko Gyabi

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.

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Music

Darkoo

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,…

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MUSEUM OBJECT
photographic equipment

Darkroom timer from the studio of H.C. Anderson

1950s - 1960s

FROM THE SOURCE CATALOG

The 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.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2007.1.2
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Library Collections

Darkwater

1920

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A 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.…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2014.304.38
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Books and Published Materials

Darkwater: Voices from within the Veil

1920

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A 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,…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2019.22.9
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Education & Scholarship

Darla Jane Gilroy

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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