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MUSEUM OBJECT
Photographs and Still Images

In the Wake of the Mob: An Illustrated Story of Riot, Ruin and Rage

August 14-16, 1908; compiled 1909

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This black, rectangular photograph album contains sepia-toned black and white photographs depicting the aftermath of the Springfield Illinois race riot, with hand-drawn illustrations and captions. Gilt lettering on the front of the album reads…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2015.139
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MUSEUM OBJECT
Slavery and Freedom Objects

Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl: Written By Herself

1861

FROM THE SOURCE CATALOG

A rebound American first edition of Harriet A. Jacob’s “Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl. Written by Herself.” The book’s front and back cover has a marbled design of beige, black, and white. The spine binding is black leather with gilt lettering…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2015.97.6
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ARCHIVE RECORD
Historical photographs & visual records

Independence Day (13th Anniversary)

1973-10-01

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Original text on slide reads, "Independence Day (13th Anniversary). Ivano and friends. See SL5-20. Monday".

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2005-002, Item EEPA 2015-015-1230
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MUSEUM OBJECT
Coins and Currency

Indian Head penny owned by the Dennis family

1863

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The front of the coin features a white woman in profile wearing the headdress of a Native American man. Small text follows the circumference of the coin; to the image's left it reads [UNITED STATES] and to the right of the image it reads [OF AMERICA].…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2014.273.7
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Memorabilia and Ephemera - Other

Indianapolis Colts jacket owned by Tony Dungy

2002-2008

FROM THE SOURCE CATALOG

A blue Reebok jacket, size XL, owned by Tony Dungy and featuring colors and logos for the National Football League's Indianapolis Colts team. Jacket has wool outer layer, nylon and polyester lining, and leather shoulder joints. Proper right arm features…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2018.32.4
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Memorabilia and Ephemera - Other

Indianapolis Colts jacket owned by Tony Dungy

2002-2008

FROM THE SOURCE CATALOG

A blue Reebok jacket, size XL, owned by Tony Dungy and featuring colors and logos for the National Football League's Indianapolis Colts team. Jacket's outer layer is scuffed and features [Colts / INDIANAPOLIS] across the front in script. Jacket has seven…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2018.32.5
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Historical photographs & visual records

Indigo dye pots

1974

FROM THE SOURCE CATALOG

Cataloged as “Indigo dye pots” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2014-003, Item EEPA_2013-015-3316
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Historical photographs & visual records

Indigo textile from Bamako, Mali

1966-1973

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Cataloged as “Indigo textile from Bamako, Mali” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2013-009, Item EEPA 2013-009-1758
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Historical photographs & visual records

Indigo tie-dyed textile designs, Kano, Nigeria

1974

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Cataloged as “Indigo tie-dyed textile designs, Kano, Nigeria” (Color slides).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2018-003, Item EEPA 2018-003-0127
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BIOGRAPHY
Biography & Culture

Indira Scott

1997–

Indira Lynn Scott (born May 27, 1997) is an American fashion model. She closed Dior's F/W 18 Haute Couture show in her debut season. Indira was on a cover of Vogue.

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MUSEUM OBJECT
Photographs and Still Images

Indoor family portrait

1960 - 1970s

FROM THE SOURCE CATALOG

A color photograph of three women and a child. The women are standing with the child in middle front. The woman, left, is wearing glasses, a yellow sweater and brown bottoms. The woman, middle, is wearing a floral dress and she has her hand on the child’s…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2012.137.24.21
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MUSEUM OBJECT
negatives

Indoor Group Shot of a Bride and Groom with Wedding Party

1948 - 1970s

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Indoor Group Shot of a Bride and Groom Standing with Brides Maid, Best Man and Flower Girls.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2007.1.69.17.18.C
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negatives

Indoor Group Shot of a Man and Two Women Standing

1948 - 1970s

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Indoor Group Shot of a Man and Two Women Standing.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2007.1.69.4.54.D
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negatives

Indoor Group Shot of a Two Women and One Man Standing

1948 - 1970s

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Indoor Group Shot of a Two Women and One Man Standing.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2007.1.69.4.61.A
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negatives

Indoor Group Shot of B.B. King's Birthday Party

1948 - 1970s

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Indoor Group Shot of B.B. King's Birthday Party.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2007.1.69.21.02.C
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negatives

Indoor Group Shot of Bride and Groom, Friends and Family

1948 - 1970s

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Indoor Group Shot of Bride and Groom, Friends and Family.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2007.1.69.21.58.A
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negatives

Indoor Group Shot of Bride, Groom, Men, Women and Children

1948 - 1970s

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Indoor Group Shot of Bride, Groom, Men, Women and Children.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2007.1.69.17.32.A
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MUSEUM OBJECT
negatives

Indoor Group Shot of Children

1948 - 1970s

FROM THE SOURCE CATALOG

Indoor Group Shot of Children.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2007.1.69.8.28.A
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