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1876–1933
P.W. Chavers (1876–1933) born Pearl William Chavers, was a banker, entrepreneur, industrialist, philanthropist, African-American journalist, and real estate developer in Chicago, Illinois. He devoted his life to the establishment of a black economy in…
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Pablo Fanque (born William Darby; 30 March 1810 – 4 May 1871) was a British equestrian performer and circus proprietor, becoming the first recorded Black circus owner in Britain. His circus was popular in Victorian Britain for 30 years, a period that is…
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FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGCataloged as “Package Copy CD: Public Enemy” (Text).
1941-1994
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA paper package containing an upholstery needle repair kit manufactured by Dyno. The needles are stored in a paper card with text typed near each insert indicating the use of the needle. Only one (1) needle remains in the package, as well as one (1)…
ca. 1986
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGPackaging for hummos-tahini distributed by Salaam International, a division of the Nation of Islam. The packaging consists of printed blue text on a single piece of white cardboard that forms a rectangular box when folded. At center of the front is…
mid 1980s
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGPackaging for meatballs in barbecue sauce distributed by Salaam International, a division of the Nation of Islam. The packaging is a single piece of thin cardboard that, when folded, forms a rectangular box. Featured on the front is a color photograph of…
ca. 1975
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGPackaging for sardines imported and distributed by Salaam International, a division of the Nation of Islam. The packaging consists of a single piece of cardboard in a turqoise blue color and printed with black and yellow text. When folded, the piece forms…
1933-1957
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA watercolor painting of the 30th Street Station in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, by George M. Victory, from the Rock Rest Tourist Home. The painting depicts the main concourse of the 30th Street Station. At the center of the painting are six Corinthian…
after 1952
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA framed painting of the New York City skyline from the Rock Rest Tourist Home. In the center foreground of the painting is a large white boat with two decks that are crowded with people. A large American flag hangs from the stern of the boat. Written on…
1941-1994
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGPair of arm length rayon knit dark purple gloves. The gloves are seamed down the exterior side and around the fingers. Each glove has an opening at the wrist that closes with two (2) pearlized purple glass buttons each. A manufacturer's label is sewn to…
1941-1994
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGPair of black elbow-length fingerless gloves from Mae's Millinery Shop. Each one has a loop at the hand end to fit between the thumb and forefinger. The forearm ends have elastic in the hem. There is no left or right, the gloves are interchangeable. There…
1941-1994
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA pair of black synthetic knit gloves reaching to the mid-forearm. A back machine-embroidered wreath is sewn at the back of the hand below the middle finger on each glove, as are two (2) of the same wreaths each on the outer arm of each glove near the opening.
1941-1994
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA pair of black stretch knit gloves from Mae's Millinery Shop. A double row of black pleated ruffles is sewn around each cuff. A label is cut from the interior side seam of each glove.
1941-1994
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGPair of black leather gloves with floral lace design from Mae's Millinery Shop. The gloves end at the mid-forearm. On each back arm there is a triangular cut out with a panel of floral lace using black thread and black leather for the flowers. There are no…
1949-1990
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGPair of black satin gloves from Mae's Millinery Shop. The gloves are made from a nylon and rayon blend satin with elastic sewn into the wrists. A short black tassel hangs from the outer wrist of each glove. A manufacturer's label is sewn into the interior…
1941-1994
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA pair of black satin close-toed shoes with stiletto heels and an ankle strap that is sewn in a cross at the back of the ankle and closes at the exterior of the ankle with a metal buckle. The insoles and the interior of the toes and straps are made from…
1941-1994
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA pair of blue high-heeled shoes from Mae's Millinery Shop. The uppers are made from satin fabric dyed a deep, bright blue. The 2 1/2-inch heels are covered in the same color fabric. The shoes are closed at the toe, which is pointed at the tip. The soles…
1941-1994
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA pair of clear plastic sling-back heels from Mae's Millinery Shop. The shoes are open-toed with clear plastic uppers and silver metallic fabric straps that close around the back of the heel and are adjustable with a metal buckle. The insoles are lined…
1941-1994
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGPair of white cotton gloves from Mae's Millinery Shop. Three (3) decorative seams are sewn along the top hand of each glove. The manufacturer's name, size, and fiber content are stamped in blue on the interior of the left glove.
1980s
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGCuff links from a White House butler uniform worn by Eugene Allen. The cuff links have a circular top and a rectangular toggle at the bottom to secure through the shirt cuffs. The decorative top has grey pearl inlay. One bottom toggle has a decorative…
1941-1994
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGPair of elbow length cream leather gloves lined in cream silk knit. The gloves are seamed down the exterior side and along the fingers. There is an opening at each wrist that closes with three (3) small pearl colored plastic buttons, none of which are…
1941-1994
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGPair of elbow-length white leather gloves (a,b) from Mae's Millinery Shop. A blue stamp for the manufacturer Wear-Right is at the interior left glove near the opening. The plastic bag (c) is clear and has red type that reads "to flatter and slenderize your…
1941-1994
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA pair of white synthetic knit elbow length gloves. The fabric is gathered with matching thread at the inside wrist of both gloves.
1941-1994
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGPair of light cream gloves with open cutwork lattice design on back of hands. The cotton knit gloves are seamed at the exterior side of the palm and along the fingers, with the seams left raw. There is a deep slit in the wrist at the center palm. The left…
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