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MUSEUM OBJECT
Clothing - Fashion and Historical

Paper tuxedo dickey with bowtie for "Waltz of the Stork" in 1982

ca.1982

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A paper tuxedo dickey with bowtie for "Waltz of the Stork" in 1982. The top corners are folded down to create a collar and there are two slits cut below the collar to feed the black synthetic satin bowtie through. The proper left end of the bowtie is…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2007.3.702
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Memorabilia and Ephemera - Political and Activist Ephemera

Paperweight commemorating the Wellington E. Webb Municipal Office Building

2002

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A laser engraved crystal piece commemorating the ribbon cutting ceremony for the Wellington E. Webb Municipal Office Building. The piece is crystal and rectangular with an etching on the interior. At the middle center are two silhouettes facing awey from…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2014.46.21
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Racist and Stereotypical Objects

Papier mâché container in the form of "Mammy's" head

2003

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Papier mâché container in the form of "Mammy's" head. The container is spherical, with a round hole cut out at the top, revealing a hollow inside. The face has a prominent nose and large red lips. Yellow flower-print fabric is adhered around the head and…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2007.7.111
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Memorabilia and Ephemera - Political and Activist Ephemera

Para votaren Ausencia en Virginia

2008

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A single-page, single-sided Spanish-language document from the Obama campaign field office in Virginia. The document consists of a single sheet of white paper, printed on one side in black ink. The heading of the document reads [Para Votaren Ausencia / en…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2011.93.41.2
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Science

Paris Adkins-Jackson

Biography

Paris ("AJ") Adkins-Jackson is an epidemiologist, health equity researcher, and Assistant Professor of Epidemiology and Sociomedical Sciences in the Mailman School of Public Health at Columbia University in New York. She uses mixed methods combining…

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Sports

Paris Cowan-Hall

1990–

Paris Declan Joseph Cowan-Hall (born 5 October 1990) is an English former professional footballer who plays as a forward and winger for club Dunstable Town. Having started his career as a youngster at Portsmouth, he went on to play in the Football League…

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Sports

Paris Maghoma

2001–

Edmond-Paris Maghoma (born 8 May 2001) is an English professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for EFL Championship club Norwich City. He is a product of the Tottenham Hotspur academy and was capped by England at youth level.

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Politics & Public Life

Paris Simkins

1849–1930

Paris Simkins (1849-1930) was an African-American storekeeper, lawyer, minister, barber, and politician. Born into slavery, Simkins founded the Macedonia Baptist Church in Edgefield, South Carolina. A staunch Republican, he served in multiple governmental…

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Visual Arts

Parlay 1

2024

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A collage with color screen-print and archival inkjet print on Lanaquarelle paper with book cloth, Kozo, and Arches 88 paper in grey, black, cream, tan and brown. The collage resembles a dress maker’s form, with a dark grey zipper down the center. There is…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2024.70.13
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MUSEUM OBJECT
Slavery and Freedom Objects

Pass for free woman Harriet Lawson to visit her husband, Caleb

May 21, 1832

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A free woman's pass for Harriet Lawson, a free black woman, to visit her husband Caleb Lawson, signed in Frederick County, Maryland, on May 21, 1832. Davis Richardson is listed as the witness. The pass is on a single sheet of paper. There is handwriting in…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2014.63.7
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Clothing - Fashion and Historical

Pastel green veiled cocktail hat made by Vanilla Beane

1950-1969

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Light pastel green veiled cap made by Vanilla Beane. The body of the hat is constructed of a solid form around which light green cotton fabric has been wrapped in and overlapping design. This fabric has a number of small gray cylindrical glass beads sewn…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2013.141.4
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Decorative Arts, Craft, and Design

Pastor's chair from the First African Methodist Episcopal Church of Los Angeles

ca. 1969

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A chair made from dark brown wood featuring yellow back and seat cushions. Three crosses are engraved at the top of the chair. The back of the chair is consistent in design with the church archway, podium, and windows.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2013.70.1
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Slavery and Freedom Objects

Pastry jagger

19th century

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This pastry jagger/ utensil has a round spiked circle at one end. The opposite end has a sharp triangular point that is bent inward. Mid-way between the triangular section and the circle is a metal flange bent inward along the handle. Both inward bent…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2017.108.20.18
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Arts & Performance

Pat Barry (fighter)

1979–

Pat Barry (born July 7, 1979) is an American former professional mixed martial artist and kickboxer who competed as a heavyweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He is particularly known for his low kicks. Barry began practicing Sanda while a…

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Biography & Culture

Pat Cleveland

1950–

Patricia Cleveland (born June 23, 1950) is an American fashion model. Cleveland is regarded as one of the first Black supermodels and one of the most influential runway models of the 1970s. Known for her expressive, dance-like runway style, she has been…

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Photographs and Still Images

Pat Evans and Isaac Hayes

1971; printed 2021

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A color digital print photograph portrait of Pat Evans and Isaac Hayes captured by Anthony Barboza during a photoshoot for Essence magazine. The two are depicted standing side-by-side against a light gray studio backdrop. Evans, on the left, wears a long…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2021.21
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Photographs and Still Images

Pat Evans, NYC

1970s

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A black and white photographic portrait of fashion model and designer Pat Evans. Evans is pictured in profile from the shoulders up, facing right of frame. Her shoulders are bare and she wears numerous metallic braided choker necklaces stacked around her…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2016.99.26
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Civil Rights & Community

Pat Norman

1939–2022

Pat Norman (born Pat Richardson, October 21, 1939 – August 5, 2022) was an American activist for women's rights, as well as the rights of the African American and LGBT communities.

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MUSEUM OBJECT
Awards, Medals, and Insignia

Patch commemorating Lockland Wayne 1952 state champion basketball team

1952

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A letterman patch in the shape of the letter 'W' commemorating the Lockland Wayne High School 1952 Class B State Champion basketball team. Patch is gold yarn on blue felt backing and features [State Champs '52] stitched in blue across the center. Above is…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2016.140.3.1
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Awards, Medals, and Insignia

Patch commemorating Lockland Wayne 1955 state champion basketball team

1955

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A letterman patch in the shape of the letter 'W' commemorating the Lockland Wayne High School state champion basketball team. Patch is gold yarn on blue felt backing and features [1955 / State Champs] stitched in blue across the center. Above is at the…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2016.140.3.2
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MUSEUM OBJECT
patches (costume accessories)

Patch for Army Forces Command worn by General Colin L. Powell

1989

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Colin Powell was promoted to four-star general in April 1989 and served as the Commander in Chief of Forces Command (FORSCOM) at Fort McPherson in Georgia. As Commander in Chief, Powell oversaw all Army, Army Reserve, and National Guard units in the…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog A2022.101.1.93
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Awards, Medals, and Insignia

Patch for Joint Chiefs of Staff worn by General Colin L. Powell

1989-1993

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One (1) black cotton patch for the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff worn by General Colin L. Powell. This round patch features a large color embroidery of the seal of the United States Joint Chiefs of Staff and a large round gold wreath interwoven in and around…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog A2022.101.1.64
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Memorabilia and Ephemera - Other

Patch for the Fort Dupont Ice Hockey Club

after 1978

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A Fort Dupont Ice Hockey Club uniform patch. The patch is a circular shape with a yellow background and black thread designs. The exterior edge is black. The center has a yellow background. At top black thread lettering reads [Fort Dupont Ice Hockey Club].…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2019.67.1
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MUSEUM OBJECT
Awards, Medals, and Insignia

Patch for the International Lawn Tennis Club of the United States

1980

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Gray patch in the shape of a shield. Across the upper right to the lower left quadrant are three (3) narrow diagonal lines in pink. In the upper left corner is a pair of crossed tennis rackets with two (2) tennis balls. In the lower right corner is the…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2014.205.19.4
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