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Loading image…1939–2016
Clarence Henry Reid (February 14, 1939 – January 17, 2016) was an American musician, songwriter and producer also known by the stage name and alternate persona Blowfly. He released over 25 parody albums as Blowfly and another three albums as Clarence Reid.
Loading image…1983–
Johnson Barnes III (born April 15, 1983), better known by his stage name Blu, is an American rapper and record producer from Los Angeles, California. He performs as one half of the duo Blu & Exile, which was formed in 2007 and who released their debut…
Loading image…1976–
Tiffany Cobb (born March 16, 1976), known professionally as Blu Cantrell, is an American singer-songwriter. Cantrell rose to fame in 2001, with the release of her debut single, "Hit 'Em Up Style (Oops!)", which peaked at number two on the US Billboard Hot…
2022
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA blue bone china accent plate from the Wedgwood X Sheila Bridges collaboration, featuring the basketball vignette from Bridges' Harlem Toile de Jouy design. On the face of the small, round blue plate is a scene of three young men playing basketball. The…
2000-2017
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGBlue and gold dashiki pants worn by Dr. Baba Chuck Davis. The pants are constructed from royal blue cotton, heavily decorated with gold embroidery at the pant cuffs. The pants have a drawstring as well as two (2) metal button closures and side pockets.…
2000-2017
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA blue and gold dashiki robe worn by Dr. Baba Chuck Davis. The robe is constructed from royal blue cotton, heavily decorated with gold embroidery on the front and back. The robe is a large rectangle of fabric that has been folded over to make arm holes and…
2000-2017
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA blue and gold dashiki tunic worn by Dr. Baba Chuck Davis. The tunic is constructed from royal blue cotton heavily decorated with gold embroidery at the neckline. The neckline of the tunic has a single scallop on the front and back. It is embellished with…
2000-2017
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA blue and gold crown style kufi worn by Dr. Baba Chuck Davis. The cap is brimless, short, and rounded. The cap is constructed from royal blue cotton heavily decorated with gold embroidery. The top of the cap is decorated with an Adinkra Akoma symbol. The…
2000 - 2010
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA navy-blue bandana worn by Melvin Van Peebles. The square shaped bandana is made from cotton and has a large central abstract butterfly-like motif with a scalloped border around it. It’s surrounded by smaller, disparate abstract leaves and floral motifs.…
1980s
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA blue and yellow hand painted button down shirt. The shirt is made of a cotton and polyester blend and has a self-faced pointed collar. The shirt is hand painted and dyed in light blue. Yellow diamonds are painted on the front and back of the shirt. Black…
1945-1970
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGThis is a blue beaded evening bag belonging to Etta Moten Barnett. The bag is a rectangular clutch with a hinged opening. The flap closes with a metal snap closure. The exterior of the bag is covered in tiny dark blue beads sewn into swirling patterns. The…
after 1967
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGLight blue denim sleeveless button-up shirt. The buttons are dark brown and tan, sewn on with white thread. Navy tag with red, white, and blue stitching sewn under the bottom button hole [P/A/GUARANTEED QUALITY]. There is a pocket on the left side. A…
1975
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGBlue dressing robe made by Eva Phillips and worn by Tiger Haynes. The robe is made from blue denim and fully lined in red and white striped terry cloth. It has a shawl collar and closes at the front waist with a self-fabric tie. The full-length sleeves…
1987
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGAn aerial image of Michael Jordan dunking against a blue court. Jordan is wearing a Bulls jersey and is featured mid-jump. The left side of the image shows Jordan's shadow against the blue court background.
2000-10-23
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGOriginal text on slide reads, "Blue fan with yellow air conditioner".
2013
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA painting created of blue acrylic paint and cleaned goose feathers applied onto canvas. The large, rectangular canvas is completely covered in cobalt blue paint applied evenly over both the feathers and the canvas, creating an artwork that is…
1950-2004
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGThis is a navy blue felt purse belonging to Etta Moten Barnett. It is an oblong-shaped bag with an oval bottom and a straight top with a hinged frame opening. The opening frame is made of gold colored metal. There is a small half-oval shaped flange in the…
2003-08-27
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGOriginal Carousel 16, slide 90.
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Blue Ivy Carter (born January 7, 2012) is an American singer, actress, and dancer. She is the first-born daughter of singer Beyoncé and rapper Jay-Z. Two days after her birth, Time dubbed Carter "the most famous baby in the world." That same day, her…
after 1967
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGLight blue leather baseball cap. The letters [BSA] are embroidered in black thread on the front of the crown. There is black stitching along the seams and brim.
1970s
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGThis blue leather belt was worn as part of a costume, with a blue and floral print halter top and a pair of white bell bottom pants, by dancer Edith Lynn Pickens on the television show "Soul Train" in the 1970s. The belt is a polished, deep blue leather.…
Loading image…1930–1979
Richard Allen "Blue" Mitchell (March 13, 1930 – May 21, 1979) was an American trumpeter and composer who worked in jazz, rhythm and blues, soul, rock, and funk. He recorded albums as leader and sideman for Riverside, Mainstream Records, and Blue Note. He…
1975
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA black-and-white photograph of jazz trumpeter Blue Mitchell performing in Coral Gables, FL. Mitchell is photographed from the left and is holding his trumpet to his lips in front of a microphone. Just behind him is a man in a denim shirt and dark cap…
2022
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA blue bone china mug from the Wedgwood X Sheila Bridges collaboration, featuring the basketball vignette from Bridges' Harlem Toile de Jouy design. This is a round, blue mug with tall, straight sides and a curved handle. One side depicts a vignette of…
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