Orginal caption reads, "Bank of British West Africa, Ltd., and Elder Dempster and Coy's Office." Printed caption on verso reads, " 'Copyright, Moyea Series.' No.2B.".
Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1992-004, Item EEPA 1992-004-072
This Banneker's Almanack is a 48-page printed booklet printed in 1793. The almanac is a booklet comprised of 8 segments of folded paper, bound together by two stitches of cream-colored thread on the left-hand side that are knotted at the back. The top edge…
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2014.63.31
An oil on canvas carnival banner depicting African American boxer, Jack Johnson, with the title "Boxing Booth" and signed "J. Bell" in the lower left corner. Marked below the image of Johnson in a boxer stance is the declaration: "Jack Johnson World…
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2012.62.4
A large handmade banner of heavy purple felt with white, quilted letters sewn around an image of a dove on top of the world. The banner has four loop holes from which to hang the banner from a pole along the top edge. There are 1 inch metal grommets in the…
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2011.57.43
A banner that the hip-hop group Public Enemy would hang behind them when performing at various gigs. The banner is made of black canvas with the Public Enemy logo printed in red acrylic paint bordered with white.
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2011.33.1
A banner that the hip-hop group Public enemy would hang behind them when performing at various gigs. The banner is made of black linen and features the group's logo of a figure as seen through a targeting scope printed in yellow.
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2011.33.11
A banner that the hip-hop group Public enemy would hang behind them when performing at various gigs. The banner is made of black linen and features the group's logo of a figure appearing through a scope printed in yellow paint.
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2011.33.6
A handmade cloth banner of white paint on a black cloth. A quote on the banner reads: [When injustice becomes law, resistance becomes a duty]. The banner was used as the backdrop for speakers and activists during an October 2014 Ferguson, Missouri protest…
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2015.109
A mini banner from the 1964 Tokyo Olympics. The banner is white silk with gold fringe and tassels. The banner hangs from a metal bar at the top. The center of the banner is white and has a gold box. Inside the box there is a red sun, gold Olympic rings,…
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2017.56.5
A hand-painted campaign banner from Columbia, Missouri. The banner features the Obama campaign logo on the left side, with the words [ Yes / we / can! ] to the right. Signatures and doodles by campaign staffers, volunteers, and supporters cover the rest of…
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2011.115.1
A hand-painted campaign banner from Columbia, Missouri. The banner features a rendition of the Shepard Fairey portrait of Obama on the right side. The word [ HOPE ] is painted to the left in blue, with the Obama campaign logo used as the 'O.'
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2011.115.2
A black-and-white photograph of a pennant from the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, by Platon. The pennant is triangular in shape with a solid dark field and white text that reads [MARCH ON WASHINGTON / FOR JOBS AND FREEDOM WED, AUG. 28, 1963 /…
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2021.33.19
A banner that the hip hop group Public Enemy would hang behind them when performing at various gigs. The banner is made of red synthetic fabric with the Public Enemy logo printed inblack acrylic paint.
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2011.33.5
A purple silk banner with gold fringe created for the Oklahoma Federation of Colored Women's Clubs. The message "OKLAHOMA / FEDERATION / OF / COLORED WOMEN / 1910" is painted across the banner in large gold letters. The bottom of the banner is scalloped…
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2010.2.2a-d
