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MUSEUM OBJECT
Clothing - Fashion and Historical

Green wrap hat made by Vanilla Beane

1950-1969

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A green velveteen hat with a layered design made by Vanilla Beane. The hat is circular with a rounded peak and constructed by layering a strip of fabric over itself in a wrapped design. The base of the fabric is a light green while the pile is a darker…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2013.141.1
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gelatin silver prints

Greenville, Miss. 4-30-27

April 30, 1927

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A gelatin silver print of the 1927 flooding of the Mississippi River. This photo depicts a house with flood waters around it. The homeowner's car has been driven up the front steps to keep it dry.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2011.13.27
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gelatin silver prints

Greenville, Miss. South from R. R. Water Tank 4-30-27

April 30, 1927

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A gelatin silver print of the 1927 flooding of the Mississippi River. This photo depicts the flooded town of Greenville, MS.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2011.13.28
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Photographs and Still Images

Greenwood Sidewalk - Noon

1970

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A sepia toned digital image of a man wearing a light colored jacket, a light colored shirt and a dark colored flat cap standing on a sidewalk in front of a brick building. Another man is sitting on a chair in the background. Written below the image is…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2012.67.26
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Memorabilia and Ephemera - Other

Greeting card case for notes made by Herman Wallace while incarcerated

after 1972

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A greeting card repurposed to house business cards and notes by Herman Wallace while incarcerated at Angola Prison. The greeting card has been folded in half to act as a case housing notes, documents, phone lists, and business cards. The front of the card…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog A2018.36.1.4.3
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Film & Television

Greg Carter

Biography

Nestor Gregory Carter, professionally known as Greg Carter, is an American filmmaker from Texas who has produced more than nineteen feature films and documentaries, nine of which he directed and six he wrote. He is a native of Houston. Carter has been…

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Music

Greg Edwards

1947–

Greg Edwards (born 24 December 1947) is a British radio broadcaster and DJ. He is well known as the founder of Capital Radio's Soul Spectrum programme (from 1975 onwards) and for the promotion of PIR records and associated artists when it was formed in…

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Sports

Greg Leigh

1994–

Gregory Alex Leigh (born 30 September 1994) is a professional footballer who plays as a left-back for EFL League One club Oxford United. Born in England, he represents Jamaica at international level. Having come through the Manchester City Academy, Leigh…

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Sports & Achievement

Greg Wells (baseball)

1954–

Gregory De Wayne "Boomer" Wells (born April 25, 1954) also known as "Boomer" is an American former professional baseball player. Wells played Major League Baseball for the Toronto Blue Jays in 1981 and for the Minnesota Twins in 1982. Wells also played…

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Culture

Gregório Fortunato

1900–1962

Gregório Fortunato (24 January 1900 – 23 October 1962) was the head of the personal guard of Brazilian president Getúlio Vargas. Fortunato was also known as Anjo Negro (Portuguese for 'Black Angel'), due to his size, physique and his black skin.

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Literature

Gregory Allen Howard

1952–2023

Gregory Allen Howard (January 28, 1952 – January 27, 2023) was an American journalist, playwright and Hollywood screenwriter. He is best known for composing the screenplay to Disney's award-winning movie Remember the Titans, a film chronicling the real…

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Music

Gregory Hines

1946–2003

Gregory Oliver Hines (February 14, 1946 – August 9, 2003) was an American dancer, actor, choreographer, and singer. He is one of the most celebrated tap dancers of all time. As an actor, he is best known for History of the World, Part I (1981), Wolfen…

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Literature

Gregory James Edwards

Biography

Rev. Dr. Gregory James Edwards is an American minister, clergyman, community activist, progressive politician, and author.

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Biography & Culture

Gregory V. Palmer

1954–

Gregory Vaughn Palmer (born August 8, 1954) is an American bishop of The United Methodist Church, elected in 2000. He was born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His father, Herbert Palmer, is also a United Methodist pastor.

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MUSEUM OBJECT
Clothing - Fashion and Historical

Grey and cream faux fur hat with brown ribbon

mid-20th century

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A grey and cream faux fur hat with a brown ribbon. The hat is made of two pieces of synthetic fur, one for the top of the crown and one for the sides. A zipper with plastic teeth and a metal pull is sewn to the center back of the side of the crown. A…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2007.3.803
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Clothing - Fashion and Historical

Grey and white striped dress designed by Patrick Kelly

1985-1989

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A grey and white striped dress designed by Patrick Kelly. The full-length long sleeve fitted sheath dress is made of synthetic and wool blend knit. The dress has a round neckline and long sleeves that taper inwards slightly at the bottoms. Padding covered…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2018.9.7
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MUSEUM OBJECT
Clothing - Fashion and Historical

Grey balloon sleeve dress designed by Arthur McGee

mid 20th-late 20th century

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Grey wool dress designed by Arthur McGee. The A-line dress is knee-length with a mock turtleneck and full-length balloon sleeves. There are two (2) patch pockets, one at each front side hip. The dress closes at the center back with a zipper and one (1)…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2007.3.62
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Clothing - Fashion and Historical

Grey, blue, and maize-colored cotton striped dress designed by Willi Smith

1969-1987

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Grey, blue, and maize-colored cotton striped dress designed by Willi Smith for WilliWear Limited. The dress is a straight cut shift dress with a scoop neck and short shirt sleeves. There is a breast pocket on the proper left side, with angled bottom…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2007.3.158
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Clothing - Fashion and Historical

Grey bonnet with bow and silver net

1980s-1990s

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A grey bonnet with a bow and silver net. The base of the bonnet is made of a band grey cotton twill that is gathered around the crown with an opening at the top of the crown. Four rosettes made of brown synthetic satin are sewn along the outside of the…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2007.3.937
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Clothing - Fashion and Historical

Grey dupioni silk evening dress by B Michael

2003-2004

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Grey dupioni silk evening dress by B Michael. The floor-length dress is sleeveless with a high round neckline and a fitted bodice and waist. The bottom of the skirt widens dramatically into a full circle with five (5) sculptural pleats that are open along…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2015.141.3
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Furnishings, Housewares, and Décor

Grey earthenware vase from the Rock Rest Tourist Home

early 20th-late 20th century

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A grey, glazed earthenware vase with hand painted dark gray markings. The vase is squat and rounded. It has a band of alternating diagonal lines at the shoulder, and an abstract design on the body. The lip is small and tapers inwards to the opening. There…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2011.12.44
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Clothing - Fashion and Historical

Grey fascinator with bow and veil

1930-mid 1950s

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A grey fascinator with a large bow and net veil. The body of the fascinator is made of a singular piece of blocked wool felt. It fits closely to the head and extends further down on the proper right side. At the crown on the proper right side there are two…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2007.3.404
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Clothing - Fashion and Historical

Grey fur hat

1960s

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A grey fur brimless hat with a black chin strap. The exterior of the hat is made of two pelts of on-skin fur, possibly from mink or rabbit. A seam extends from the center front to the center back where the pelts have been joined. The inside of the hat is…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2007.3.441
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MUSEUM OBJECT
Clothing - Fashion and Historical

Grey jacket designed by Arthur McGee

mid 20th-late 20th century

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Grey wool tweed jacket designed by Arthur McGee. The jacket has an open front, full-length straight sleeves with folded cuffs, and is trapeze cut falling at the natural hip. The collar is folded over and the lapels are straight and extend down the full…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2007.3.53
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