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MUSEUM OBJECT
Slavery and Freedom Objects

Embroidered apron made by an unidentified enslaved seamstress

1828-1850

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Apron made by an enslaved person. The apron is off white and is starting to discolor from old age. The top of the apron extends out into a thin strap on either side. The straps are meant to be tied in the back. The bottom of the apron has scalloped edges…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2017.108.17.1
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MUSEUM OBJECT
Slavery and Freedom Objects

Embroidered bridal handkerchief made by an unidentified enslaved seamstress

ca. 1860

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A framed handkerchief. The square handkerchief is made out of a thin off white thread. It was delicately woven and has a decorative border with embroiderd dots, ovals, and scalloped edges. There are many holes of varying sizes on the handkerchief. There…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2017.108.17.3
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MUSEUM OBJECT
Slavery and Freedom Objects

Embroidered lace sleeve fragment

1828-1850

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A scrap of a cotton sleeve. The top of the sleeve is torn at a diagonal angle. In the center of the sleeve there is a pleated seem going around the front and back of the sleeve. The bottom of the sleeve has scalloped edges. Each "scallop" has a small hole…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2017.108.17.6
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ARCHIVE RECORD
Historical photographs & visual records

Embroidered textiles on display, Asmara, Eritrea

1994

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Cataloged as “Embroidered textiles on display, Asmara, Eritrea” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2007-003, Item EEPA 2007-003-0403
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BIOGRAPHY
History & Culture

Emeka Eneli

1999–

Chukwuemeka Somto "Emeka" Eneli (;born October 18, 1999) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder for Major League Soccer club Real Salt Lake and the United States national team.

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MUSEUM OBJECT
Clothing - Fashion and Historical

Emerald green dress with chiffon scarf designed by Aziza Braithwaite Bey

ca. 1975

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A dress (1.4) in emerald green wool jersey knit, with matching chiffon scarf (1.5) designed by Aziza Braithwaite Bey. The dress features a high, mock neckline, long sleeves with puffed shoulders, a dropped waist, and gathered skirt. The hemline falls below…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog A2021.94.1.4-.5
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Politics & Public Life

Emile Detiege

1840–

Emile Detiège (born c. 1840) was a sheriff and state legislator in Louisiana. He served in the Louisiana Senate from 1874 to 1876. He represented St. Martin Parish. Eric Foner documented him as a French speaking "quadroon" born to a family of jewelers. He…

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Sports

Emile Heskey

1978–

Emile William Ivanhoe Heskey (born 11 January 1978) is an English professional football coach and former player who is the head of football development of Women's Super League 2 club Leicester City Women. Playing as a striker, he made more than 500…

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Sports

Emilio Gay

2000–

Emilio Nico Gay (born 14 April 2000) is an English and Italian cricketer who plays for Durham, and the England Test team. He previously played for Northamptonshire in domestic cricket, and Italy in T20 Internationals (T20I).

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Civil Rights & Community

Emily Goodridge Grey

Biography

Emily O. Goodridge Grey (~1834 – 1916) was an early Black settler and abolitionist who lived in St. Anthony, Minnesota. She is most well known for her role in the freedom case of Eliza Winston.

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BIOGRAPHY
Arts

Emily Miles

1910–1999

Emily Miles (July 31, 1910 – June 11, 1999) was an African-American fashion designer and entrepreneur associated with Newark, New Jersey.

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MUSEUM OBJECT
Photographs and Still Images

Emily's Kitchen

ca 1978; printed 2007

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This gelatin silver print depicts a black and white image of a rural kitchen. A cast iron stove stands on the left side of the and a shelves line the wall on the right. There is table in the center that is covered by a table cloth. On top of the table sit…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2014.310.4
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BIOGRAPHY
Education

Emma Ann Reynolds

1862–1917

Emma Ann Reynolds (1862–1917) was an African-American teacher, who had a desire to address the health needs of her community. Refused entrance to nurses training schools because of racism, she influenced the creation of Provident Hospital in Chicago and…

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BIOGRAPHY
Education & Scholarship

Emma Azalia Hackley

1867–1922

Emma Azalia Hackley, also known as E. Azalia Hackley and Azalia Smith Hackley (1867–1922), was a concert soprano, newspaper editor, teacher, and political activist. An African American, she promoted racial pride through her support and promotion of music…

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Biography & Culture

Emma C. Clement

1874–1952

Emma Clarissa Williams (1874–1952) was an American church leader, clubwoman and activist. In 1946 she became the first African-American woman to be appointed American Mother of the Year by the American Mothers Committee of the Golden Rule Foundation in New…

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Biography & Culture

Emma Grede

1982–

Emma Findlay Grede (born 23 September 1982) is a British businesswoman, entrepreneur and fashion designer. She is recognised for her business ventures involving members of the Kardashian family and is the CEO and co-founder of the denim company Good…

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BIOGRAPHY
Education & Scholarship

Emma V. Kelley

1867–1932

Emma Virginia Kelley (February 8, 1867 – December 14, 1932) was an American educator and community organizer. She founded a women's organization, Daughters of the Improved Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the World.

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BIOGRAPHY
Sports

Emmanuel Adegboyega

2003–

Emmanuel Oluwanifemi Adegboyega (born 16 September 2003) is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a defender for EFL League Two club Rotherham United.

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Sports

Emmanuel Dieseruvwe

1994–

Emmanuel Aghogho Oluwafemi Dieseruvwe (born 20 February 1995) is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for EFL League Two club Rochdale. Beginning his career with Sheffield Wednesday, Dieseruvwe has played for Chesterfield, Salford City…

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BIOGRAPHY
Sports

Emmanuel Ilesanmi

2004–

Emmanuel Tobiloba Ilesanmi (born 17 November 2004) is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for Alvechurch, on loan from AFC Telford United. He started his career at Harrogate Town, making his debut in 2021, and spending time on loan at…

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Sports

Emmanuel Longelo

2000–

Emmanuel Longelo Mbule (born 27 December 2000) is an English professional footballer who plays as a left back for Scottish Premiership club Motherwell. Longelo began his career with West Ham United and played first-team football in the EFL Cup and the…

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BIOGRAPHY
Arts & Performance

Emmanuel Sonubi

Biography

Emmanuel Sonubi (born 1980 or 1981) is a British-Nigerian comedian based in London, England, where he was born and he was raised in Enfield as the youngest of six children and the only boy. Before focusing on a career in comedy, he worked as a bouncer and…

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MUSEUM OBJECT
Time-based Media - Moving Images

Emmett W. Bassett, Ph. D. and Priscilla Tietjen Bassett Oral History Interview

July 21, 2011

FROM THE SOURCE CATALOG

The oral history consists of ten digital files: 2011.174.38.1a, 2011.174.38.1b, 2011.174.38.1c, 2011.174.38.1d, 2011.174.38.1e, 2011.174.38.1f, 2011.174.38.1g, 2011.174.38.1h, 2011.174.38.1i, and 2011.174.38.1j. Priscilla Tietjen Bassett recalls growing up…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2011.174.38.1a-j
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BIOGRAPHY
Civil Rights

Emory Campbell

Biography

Emory Campbell is a community leader among the Gullah people, African Americans who live in the coastal low country region of South Carolina and Georgia. The Gullahs have preserved more of their African linguistic and cultural heritage than any other black…

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