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MUSEUM OBJECT
Clothing - Fashion and Historical

Outfit worn by Carlotta Walls to Little Rock Central High School

1957

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This outfit was worn by Carlotta Walls LaNier during the "Little Rock Crisis" of 1957 at Little Rock Central High School. The outfit consists of a skirt and blouse in a matching alphabetical print of blue, teal, and white on a black background. The blouse…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2012.117.1ab
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MUSEUM OBJECT
Clothing - Costume

Outfit worn by Kerry Washington as Olivia Pope on Scandal

Undated artifact

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Outfit worn by Kerry Washington as Olivia Pope on Scandal. The outfit consists of a blazer, a camisole, a pair of pants, a belt, and a coat with a belt. .1 The white blazer has a peak lapel and a pleated design in the center front. The 'peak' references…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2019.90.20.1-.5ab
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MUSEUM OBJECT
Clothing - Costume

Outfit worn worn by DJ Kool Herc in the movie Beat Street

1984

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This is a three-piece outfit worn by DJ Kool Herc in the 1984 film, Beat Street. The Cotler blue denim jacket (2022.73.5.1) is a size XL with tan-color leather fringe from each shoulder to the bottom and a zipper front closure. The Made in the Shade blue…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2022.73.5.1-.3
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ARCHIVE RECORD
Historical photographs & visual records

Outside Façade of rock-hewn Church, Lalibela, Ethiopia

2010-09-27

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Worshippers gather outside façade of rock-hewn Church. Original Carousel 21, slide 124.

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2020-001, Item EEPA 2020-001-2660
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Historical photographs & visual records

Outside of St. Savior's Church during ceremony, Ikenne, Nigeria

1973-10-27

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Original text on slide reads, "Outside of St. Savior's Church during ceremony. Marriage of Awolowo's daughter. Saturday".

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2005-002, Item EEPA 2015-015-1316
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MUSEUM OBJECT
black-and-white photographs

Outside the Club

November 21, 2009; printed 2012

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A black-and-white photograph of an exterior shot of the club on S Street. It looks like it is closed but it is actually open. The print is inscribed on the back.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2012.41.49
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Historical photographs & visual records

[Outside Willie Bester's home and studio] Cape Town, South Africa

Date not recorded

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[Suburb of Cape Town].

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2010-010, Item EEPA 2010-010-0850
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Historical photographs & documents

Oval studio portrait of a family with one daughter and two sons

undated

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Cataloged as “Oval studio portrait of a family with one daughter and two sons” (Photographs).

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog sova.nmaahc.a2018.17.2_ref39
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MUSEUM OBJECT
Clothing - Fashion and Historical

Overall dress with "Golliwog" buttons designed by Patrick Kelly

1987

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An overall denim dress with "Golliwog" buttons designed by Patrick Kelly. The full length fitted dress is made of blue denim and has one and a quarter inch wide adjustable straps. Metal buckles are attached to the straps which align with a metal button…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2018.9.26
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Clothing - Costume

Overalls embroidered with cast signatures from The Wiz

1975-1979

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A pair of overalls made from an ivory canvas and colorfully embroidered with signatures of cast and crew members of the original Broadway production of The Wiz. The bib overalls have two crossed straps at the top, ties at the waist, and gathered, elastic…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2013.188.10
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MUSEUM OBJECT
Slavery and Freedom Objects

Overshot coverlet made by an unidentified weaver near Edgefield, South Carolina

1860s

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This dark brown, pink, and off-white overshot coverlet was hand woven on a four-harness loom with six treadles using a single-ply z-spun undyed cotton warp and weft with supplementary single-ply z-spun wool weft dyed brown and pink. The colored wool…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2014.202
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ARCHIVE FILE
Archival documents & files

Oversized Newspaper Obituaries for Art Smith — Family Papers

1982 February 22

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Cataloged as “Oversized Newspaper Obituaries for Art Smith”.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog sova.nmaahc.a2018.110_ref52
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BIOGRAPHY
Sports

Ovie Ejeheri

2003–

Ovie Prince Ejeheri (born 23 April 2003) is an English professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Danish Superliga club Midtjylland.

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BIOGRAPHY
Sports

Owen Oseni

2003–

Owen Eric Damilola Oseni (born 7 May 2003) is a professional footballer who plays as a striker for EFL League One club Plymouth Argyle. Born in Ireland, he plays for the Nigeria national team.

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Historical photographs & visual records

Owner of Ona Ara Sound Studio, Ilishan- Remo, Nigeria

1983-07-07

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Original text on slide reads, "Owner of Ona Ara Sound Studio".

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2005-002, Item EEPA 2015-015-0321
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MUSEUM OBJECT
oxfords

Oxford buckle shoes worn by Melvin Van Peebles

Mid to late 20th century

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A pair of Carlos Morandi oxford shoes worn by Melvin Van Peebles. The show vamps and quarters are made from white leather and the heel cap, 3” tox box, and 4.25” leather buckle flap are made from brown leather. At the end of the leather buckle flap is a 1”…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2024.60.18ab
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MUSEUM OBJECT
Clothing - Fashion and Historical

Oxford wingtip shoes worn by Melvin Van Peebles

Mid to late 20th century

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A pair of brown and white Imperial Biltrite Oxford wingtip shoes worn by Melvin Van Peebles. The quarter and vamp are made from white leather, and the toe cap and counter are made from brown leather. The shoes feature a decorative design of punched leather…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2024.60.17ab
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Historical photographs & visual records

Oyenuwo and group at Ilishan funeral, Ilishan, Nigeria

1980-08-24

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Original text on slide reads, "Oyenuwo and group at Ilishan funeral. Oyenuwo -"cowhorned one"- Highest ranking Egungun but from Ilara".

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2005-002, Item EEPA 2015-015-0381
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Historical photographs & visual records

Oyenuwo and group at Ilishan funeral, Ilishan- Remo, Nigeria

1980-08-24

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Original text on slide reads, "Oyenuwo and group at Ilishan funeral. Oyenuwo -"cowhorned one"- Highest ranking Egungun but from Ilara".

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2005-002, Item EEPA 2015-015-0333
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MUSEUM OBJECT
Tools and Equipment

Oyster can used by Booth Fisheries Corp.

late 20th century

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A one gallon tin can for fresh oysters distributed by Booth fisheries Corp. The can is white with blue text. The corporation’s logo is in the center of the can. Text above the logo reads “ATLANTIC COAST / FRESH OYSTERS.” Text below the logo reads “BOOTH /…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2013.195.10
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Tools and Equipment

Oyster can used by H. B. Kennerly & Son, Inc.

1935-1950

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A one gallon tin can for the Seacrest brand of oysters distributed by H. B. Kennerly & Son, Inc. The can is grey, black and green. The image on the can is of a green sailboat on a green sea with black and grey clouds in the background. Printed over the…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2013.195.11
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Tools and Equipment

Oyster can used by H. B. Kennerly & Son, Inc.

1935-1950

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An eight ounce tin can for the Maryland House brand of oysters distributed by H. B. Kennerly & Son, Inc. The can is white with red and black text. On the front of the can in the top half is the brand name “Maryland / House” in black, stylistic font. Behind…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2013.195.7
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Tools and Equipment

Oyster can used by H. B. Kennerly & Son, Inc.

1935-1950

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A twelve ounce tin can for the Maryland House brand of oysters distributed by H. B. Kennerly & Son, Inc. The can is white with red and black text. On the front of the can in the top half is the brand name “Maryland / House” in black, stylistic font. Behind…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2013.195.8
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Tools and Equipment

Oyster can used by H. B. Kennerly & Son, Inc.

1935-1950

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A one gallon tin can for the Seacrest brand of oysters distributed by H. B. Kennerly & Son, Inc. The can is white with light blue borders. An image of a green and yellow sailboat is on two sides of the can. Printed in red on the sail of the sailboat is…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2013.195.9
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