A pair of sheer white nylon gloves that reach mid-forearm. The gloves are seam along each finger, with the thumb attached as a separate piece. The fabric is cut in an openwork design and then gathered with elastic on the outer side of each arm for a ruched…
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2010.6.168ab
This pair of silver Nike basketball sneakers were worn by Jason Collins playing for the Brooklyn Nets during the 2013-2014 season. Collins signed both shoes across the toe cap in black ink, including his number "98" after his signature. Each shoe has a…
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2016.65.2ab
Pair of small taupe gloves with beaded and embroidered floral design at edges of wrists. The cotton knit gloves are seemed down the middle of the hand with a small slit at the wrist above the seem. The edges of the fingers are seemed with the seems left…
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2016.48.48.2ab
A pair of men's boudoir slippers in a stars and stripes design attributed to Elizabeth Keckly (sometimes spelled Keckley). The slippers were likely commissioned by Mrs. Gideon Welles to be presented to her husband, Hon. Gideon Welles, Secretary of the Navy…
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2018.35.2.1ab
A pair of blue stirrup socks. Socks have three gold stripes running horizontally around the leg. There are large holes at the bottom of the socks for the heel and toes to fit through.
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2016.140.1.4ab
A pair of table linens with embroidered butterflies. The linens have a scalloped edge with irregular points, bound with cream thread. There is a mirrored pattern of curved, embroidered lines that create a “U” shaped border around a 2” wide butterfly or…
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2007.3.1124.1-.2
A pair of tété négresse style gold-colored earrings with fish hook clasps. Each earring is formed with four (4) consecutive circular layers that form a convex shape with the innermost layer being the pinnacle. This center layer is made from a single…
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2015.32ab
A pair of white Run-D.M.C. Adidas shoes (.1ab), a pair of black fat shoelaces (.2ab), a pair of white shoelaces (.3ab), and the original shoebox with lid (.4ab). .1ab: A pair of Run-D.M.C. limited edition white shell-top Adidas shoes with black detailing.…
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2014.221.2.1-4
A pair of white, Capezio dance shoes worn by Cab Calloway. The exterior upper shoe and tongue are constructed with white leather. The toe boxes are rounded. The shoes are double stitched around the outlines of the toe boxes and have a single seam down the…
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog A2015.273.1.14ab
A pair of screw back earrings (.1ab) with a large central white stone surrounded by a row of clear rhinestones set in silver-toned metal. The earrings were found in a pasteboard box with a black bottom (.2a) and a gold lid (.2b).
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2010.6.75.1ab-.2ab
A pair of white figure skates worn by Debi Thomas. The top of the skates reach the shin and the boot has a rounded toe. The boots are made of a white leather. There are four white (4) metal hooks for tying the laces on either side of the tongue. These are…
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2016.38.2ab
Pair of white floral clips from Mae's Millinery Shop. Each clip features a circular arrangement of seven (7) flowers with white, plastic petals and silver rhinestone centers. A web of gold-colored metalwork connects the flowers to a clip on the center back.
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2016.48.37.2ab
Pair of white cotton gloves from Mae's Millinery Shop. Three (3) decorative seams are sewn on the top of each hand. A faded green stamp on the interior right glove likely included manufacturer's information, but it is too faded to read.
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2016.48.48.4ab
Pair of women's leather shoes. Shoes have a leather strap at the ankle that connects to a metal button. Nails run along side of shoes to connect leather to sole. Machine-sewn shoes with wooden soles protected by iron at the heel and toe. The iron has a…
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2014.312.218ab
This is the "Paisley" earrings, a pair of dangle earrings designed and created by jeweler Art Smith. Each earring is made of two brass wires, one shaped into a large paisley outline with the other wire placed on top and shaped into a smaller paisley…
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2023.12.18ab
Pajama set from The Wiz costume ensemble worn by André De Shields in the original 1975 Broadway production. A matching set of white silk pajamas with suede red hearts machine sewn onto both the top and bottoms. The pajama top (1a) has six plastic clear…
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2018.1.3.1ab
A copy of Palante newspaper, volume 3, number 3 with a blue background and a photograph on the front cover. The photograph features six people, the leaders of the Young Lords Party, including Juan Gonzalez, Juan "Fi" Ortiz, Gloria Gonzalez, Denise Oliver,…
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2014.109.7.10
A pale blue chiffon long-sleeve dress with pleated skirt and fabric flower at waist worn by Janet Jackson as a child. There is a decorative ivory-colored lace and frill motif at collar, wrists, and 'v' shape at top. There are five white decorative buttons…
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog A2021.28.7.1.2
A pale green blouse with lace trim. The blouse is made from pale green silk de chine fabric and features a Peter Pan collar made from one panel of fabic trimmed with white machine lace. There are three shaping darts on each front panel and eah darts…
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2007.3.225
A pale green pillbox hat attributed to Mae Reeves. The hat is made from a pale green synthetic faille. It has a sunken crown and a pre-tied box is sewn at the center back side. The hat is lined with a cream satin fabric. There are no labels, but adhesive…
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2010.6.142
A pale peach hat with black net and gold bead accents. The hat is made of wool felt, it is blocked to shape and has a rounded crown. Pale peach trim a half inch in width is adhered to the bottom of the crown. The hat has a wide brim, the edge is folded…
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2007.3.714
Very pale pink cardigan with gold floral beading embellishments from Mae's Millinery Shop. The cardigan is collarless and has full-length sleeves. It closes at the center front with nine (9) metal hook-and-eyes. Beading in gold seed beads of a thin…
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2016.48.13
Pale pink hat made from woven raffia to form a high crown with a flat top and a short rounded brim with an inverted "v" at the center front designed by Mae Reeves. Two large pale pink artificial roses with leaves and stems are adhered at the center front…
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2016.48.9
