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FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGCataloged as “Mulema Church congregants, Buddu” (Photographic prints).
mid-20th century
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA rounded multi-part wooden hat form or stand used by Yvonne DeVigne. The form is composed of five total separable parts (2014.272.11a: Base/Center piece, 2014.272.11b: Front piece, 2014.272.11c: PL piece, 2014.272.11d: Back piece, 2014.272.11e: PR piece).…
1950-1970
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA pair of multicolor pumps with black rhinestones worn by Ethel Waters. The pumps are made of silk satin with warp dyed threads that create a purple, pink, black and brown watercolor pattern. They have a pointed toe box with a small circle cut out on the…
1980s - 1990s
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOG(a) A geometric wax print Boubou (a) and high waisted pants (b). The Boubou is made from an entire width of wax printed plain weave cotton fabric, including the selvedge. The fabric features an all-over geometric pattern with vertical strip patterns, dots,…
ca.1985
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA geometric green, black, and tan striped wax print shirt (a) and fabric length (b). The midi-length shirt is made from cotton and features an all-over geometric faux African wax print (possibly a roller print) with black, green, white, red, and tan…
2020
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA multicolored color blocked baseball cap designed by Cross Colours. The crown of the hat is divided into six triangular sections made of green, yellow, and black polyester which are joined with a metal button covered with black fabric. The front two…
late 19th-mid 20th century
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGMulticolored faux flower accessory owned by Mary Church Terrell. The brooch has blue and yellow multicolored petal flowers. There are tan stems and a metal pin backing.
1965-1980
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA multicolored floral print caftan made of printed cotton. Coral, purple, yellow, and brown flowers with green leaves and stems are printed across the fabric. The caftan has a round neckline with a center front seam. A six-and-a-half-inch slit is placed…
mid - late 20th century
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA multicolored macrame handbag. The purse is composed of one continuous panel of macrame rope (possibly jute or sisal), and sections of the rope have been dyed bright red and green prior to weaving. There are also sections that have been left natural. The…
1980s-1990s
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA multicolored painted faux leather coat with rhinestones. The coat is hand painted, and spray painted in multiple different colors in stripes and geometric shapes. Glitter is also adhered on the outside of the coat throughout. The coat is open in the…
late 20th century
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA multicolored patchwork coat with long tapered dolman sleeves, a high neckline, and an open front. The exterior is constructed of rectangular patches of silk and synthetic fabrics of various weave types. The patches of fabric are red, yellow, green, blue,…
1980s-1990s
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA multicolored striped and geometric pattern top. The top is made of printed polyester knit with purple, blue, green, yellow, and white vertical stripes. Various stripes are filled with geometric patterning. The top has a round neckline and a one- and…
1950s
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA striped brimmed hat with a large abstract bow. The exterior of the hat is made of striped silk synthetic satin in green, pink, and yellow. The top of the crown is flat and circular. The sides of the crown have three upward facing pleats. There is a large…
1991
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA red, white, black, and blue vertical striped long sleeve shirt by Cross Colours. The shirt is made of knitted cotton and has a black collar with a quarter length metal zipper. The zipper pull is a circle with an "X" running though the center and the…
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Muna Khalif Yusef (Somali: Muna Khalif Sheekh Abuu, Arabic: منى خليف), popularly known as Muna Kay, is a Somali-American entrepreneur, fashion designer and legislator. She is the founder and CEO of the Um Lemar brand. Khalif also serves as an MP in the…
2000–
Mungo Bridge (born 12 September 2000) is an English footballer who plays as a defender. His most recent club was Daventry Town. He is a graduate of the Aston Villa academy, and made one appearance for Villa's first team.
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Munroe Bergdorf (née Beaumont; born 11 September 1987) is an English model and activist. She has walked several catwalks for brands including Gypsy Sport at both London and NYC Fashion Weeks. Bergdorf was the first transgender model in the UK for L'Oréal,…
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FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGCataloged as “[Mural inside Community Arts Project] Cape Town, South Africa” (Slides (photographs); Color slides).
1988-08
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGOriginal text on slide reads, "Mural of people playing mancala over Ife-Olu [Solaru]'s bar".
ca. 1970s
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGCataloged as “Mural of St. George killing dragon, Debre Birhan Selassie Church, Gondar, Ethiopia” (Slides (photographs)).
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On the night of September 6, 2018, 26-year-old accountant Botham Jean was murdered in Dallas, Texas, United States, by off-duty Dallas Police Department patrol officer Amber Guyger, who entered Jean's apartment and fatally shot him. Guyger, who said that…
1914–2011
Muriel Petioni (January 1, 1914 – December 6, 2011) was an American physician and community activist in Harlem. She was known as the "matron of Harlem health" because she sought to fulfill the healthcare needs of the underprivileged people in Harlem. She…
2004 November 14
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGMusical instrument section at Church. Original Carousel number, 3, slide number, 80.
1938
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGCataloged as “Musicians at Dougall Hall Boys Club dance, Pretoria (South Africa)” (Negatives (photographic)).
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