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MUSEUM OBJECT
Accessories and Personal Effects

Metal cosmetic case with rhinestones and beads from Mae's Millinery Shop

1941-1994

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Gold-colored metal compact case (a) with rhinestone and plastic pearl beaded decoration. The case opens with a hinge along one long side. The bottom half of the case contains, from left to right, a tray of loose cosmetic powder with a spring-action lid, a…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2016.48.89.1abc
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MUSEUM OBJECT
drawer pulls

Metal drawer knob from Mae's Millinery Shop

1941-1994

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Small metal doorknob or pull with floral design in relief found in box 2010.6.64.1 from Mae's Millinery Shop.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2010.6.64.10
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file boxes

Metal file box from Mae's Millinery Shop

1941-1994

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A rectangular metal file box with a metal handle and a metal lock on the front side from Mae's Millinery Shop.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2010.6.33.1
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MUSEUM OBJECT
Tools and Equipment

Metal hat stand from Mae's Millinery Shop

1941-1994

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A metal hat stand painted teal. The top portion is a metal disc for resting the hat, which attaches to a metal arm that bends at an angle, ending in a rectangular base. A length of string with a wooden ball painted teal on the end is used to wrap around…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2010.6.130
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MUSEUM OBJECT
Tools and Equipment

Metal hat stand from Mae's Millinery Shop

1941-1994

FROM THE SOURCE CATALOG

A metal hat stand painted teal. The top portion is a metal disc for resting the hat, which attaches to a metal arm that bends at an angle, ending in a rectangular base. A length of string with a wooden ball painted teal on the end is used to wrap around…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2010.6.131
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MUSEUM OBJECT
Tools and Equipment

Metal hat stand from Mae's Millinery Shop

1941-1994

FROM THE SOURCE CATALOG

A metal hat stand painted teal. The top portion is a circle for resting the hat, which attaches to a metal arm that bends at an angle, ending in a rectangular base. A length of string with a wooden ball painted teal on the end is used to wrap around the…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2010.6.132
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MUSEUM OBJECT
Tools and Equipment

Metal hat stand from Mae's Millinery Shop

1941-1994

FROM THE SOURCE CATALOG

A metal hat stand painted teal. The top portion is a metal disc for resting the hat, which attaches to a metal arm that bends at an angle, ending in a rectangular base. A length of string with a wooden ball painted teal on the end is used to wrap around…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2010.6.133
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MUSEUM OBJECT
Jewelry and Adornment

Metal hatpin with stacked rhinestones and pearls from Mae's Millinery Shop

1941-1994

FROM THE SOURCE CATALOG

Metal hatpin (a) with rhinestones set in circular gold-colored metal beads alternating with plastic pearl beads. The rhinestone and pearl beads get progressively larger toward the end of the pin. There is a small metal cap (b) covering the sharp end of the…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2016.48.94.8ab
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MUSEUM OBJECT
lipsticks

Metal lipstick holder from Mae's Millinery Shop

1941-1994

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Gold-colored metal lipstick holder (a) with rhinestone decoration on top of lid (b). Rhinestones are arranged in a circle.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2016.48.87ab
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MUSEUM OBJECT
Tools and Equipment

Metal lunchbox used by oysterman Ira Wright

ca. 1957

FROM THE SOURCE CATALOG

This metal lunchbox is black with white interior. The letter V is inscribed on the lunchbox on both of the tops of the sides. The bottom is inscribed with manufacturer information that reads "THERMOS/ brand/ PRODUCT/ AMERICAN THERMOS PRODUCTS CO./ NORWICH…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2013.61.2
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necklaces

Metal mesh necklace from Mae's Millinery Shop

1941-1994

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Gold-colored metal necklace in the shape of a "v". The necklace is made from interlocking metal discs to create a metal mesh. It closes with a metal buckle at each end.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2016.48.91.4
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MUSEUM OBJECT
Jewelry and Adornment

Metal pin with flower design from Mae's Millinery Shop

1941-1994

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Gold-colored metal pin in the shape of a flower from Mae's Millinery Shop. The pin has eight (8) small rhinestones circling a larger rhinestone set at the center. A pinback clasp is attached to the reverse.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2016.48.67
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MUSEUM OBJECT
Decorative Arts, Craft, and Design

Metal pin with the slogan "Black Designers Matter"

ca. 2016

FROM THE SOURCE CATALOG

A round metal pin with the slogan Black Designers Matter, designed by Little Wing Lee. The round pin (a) is made of metal. It is primarily black and features, serif, centered, white debossed text that reads [BLACK / DESIGNERS / MATTER]. On the back of the…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2025.52.5abc
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BIOGRAPHY
Business

Metro Boomin

1993–

Leland Tyler Wayne (born September 16, 1993), known professionally as Metro Boomin, is an American record producer. Widely acclaimed for his dark and cinematic production style, he is regarded as one of the most influential producers in contemporary…

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ARCHIVE RECORD
Historical photographs & documents

Metro Lawn & Landscaping Statement

2002

FROM THE SOURCE CATALOG

Cataloged as “Metro Lawn & Landscaping Statement” (Text).

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog NMAAHC.A2013.149.3, Item 5
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BIOGRAPHY
Business & Enterprise

Michael Cox (police officer)

1965–

Michael A. Cox Sr. (born June 17, 1965) is an American police officer, currently serving as the commissioner of the Boston Police Department. He previously was the chief of police in Ann Arbor, Michigan, from 2019 until 2022. Cox was raised in the Roxbury…

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BIOGRAPHY
Biography & Culture

Michael Ede

1975–

Michael Maigeri Ede (born 3 March 1975) is a British Nigerian football agent, author and entrepreneur. He is a registered intermediary with the Football Association (FA) in the United Kingdom. He is the founder of Uplift11 Sports – a sports agency…

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BIOGRAPHY
Biography & Culture

Michael Harris

1960–

Michael R. "Harry-O" Harris (born September 20, 1960) is an American hip hop music industry executive, entrepreneur, and social activist. Harris received a 28-year prison sentence in 1987 for crack dealing, kidnapping, and attempted murder. While in…

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BIOGRAPHY
Politics & Public Life

Michael Hastings, Baron Hastings of Scarisbrick

1958–

Michael John Hastings, Baron Hastings of Scarisbrick, CBE (born 29 January 1958) is a British Crossbench member of the House of Lords, educator, business executive and public servant. In 2005, he was elevated to the peerage as Baron Hastings of…

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BIOGRAPHY
Sports

Michael Huyghue

1961–

Michael L. Huyghue (born September 21, 1961; pronounced "hewg") is a sports lawyer and businessman and former commissioner of the United Football League, having served in that capacity since the league's founding in 2007. He was previously a member of the…

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BIOGRAPHY
Sports

Michael Jordan

1963–

Jordan won six NBA championships with the Chicago Bulls and became a global icon whose brand transformed the business of sports.

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BIOGRAPHY
Civil Rights

Michael K. Dorsey

Biography

Dr. Michael K. Dorsey is an environmental scientist, advocate, scholar, and entrepreneur. He is a co-founder and principal of Around the Corner Capital, an energy advisory and impact finance platform.

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