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MUSEUM OBJECT
Tools and Equipment

Case for an amplifier

20th century

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Blue rectangular Anvil case for a guitar amplifier. Case has a blue body with metal reinforced edges. Case is made of a base and top. The base has four grey wheels on bottom. Lid has white type on front and back that reads, [THE MIGHTY BO DIDDLEY]. Small…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2013.177.4.2ab
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MUSEUM OBJECT
Musical Instruments

Case for B-flat trumpet used by Florida A&M marching band

late 20th century

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A fabric covered case for the B-flat Holton trumpet used at Florida A&M. The burgundy colored leather and synthetic fabric case features one top and one side handle, gold color hinges and floor raisers, and the blank ink hand inscription, 86914, on three…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2019.94.1.2
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MUSEUM OBJECT
Decorative Arts, Craft, and Design

Case for drafting tool kit used by John S. Chase

mid-late 20th century

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Case for a drafting tool kit used by architect John S. Chase. The black cover, slightly stained, has a gray interior. The center of the center of the cover is imprinted with [Ridgway's]. On the upper spine is [Made in Germany]. The case has an interior…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2018.69.2.1
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Slavery and Freedom Objects

Case for heirloom Saxon violin and bow

late 19th century

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A black Protégé-shaped violin case for the heirloom Saxon violin with bow (2020.28.1ab). This case features a red synthetic lining/cushion interior to hold violin and bow, two metal clip closures, and a handle. The bow clasp bears a mark "GSB." There are…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2020.28.2
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Historical photographs & visual records

"Case moderne." [Modern hut.], Guinée

Date not recorded

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République de GUINEE[,] Case moderne.. Photographed by ONACIG - Corporate Entity. Published by.

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2001-001, Item EEPA 2001-001-1265
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Historical photographs & visual records

"Case traditionnelle de la Guinée Maritime." [Traditional hut from Maritime Guinea.], Guinée

Date not recorded

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République de GUINEE[,] Case traditionnelle de la Guinée Maritime.. Photographed by ONACIG - Corporate Entity. Published by.

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2001-001, Item EEPA 2001-001-1264
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MUSEUM OBJECT
Photographs and Still Images

Cased ambrotype of an unidentified woman

1855-1870

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An ambrotype in a double case of an unidentified elderly woman. The woman is seated and facing directly at the camera. She wears a dark colored shawl over a plaid dress and has a cap with a lace-trimmed edge on her head that ties at the front neck. Her…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2016.166.39
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Photographs and Still Images

Cased ambrotype of seated man

ca. 1854-1880s

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Miniature painted portrait of seated man wearing white pants and shirt with dark vest, jacket, and bow tie. His right hand rests on his right leg. Portrait is enclosed in resin case with designs on front and back. The image is slightly hand-colored with…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2014.312.114
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Slavery and Freedom Objects

Cased tintype of a young man

ca. 1890

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This tintype depicts a young man in a dark suit and light colored collar. He is shown from the waist up with his hands clasped in front of him. The tintype is framed in a stamped yellow gold colored metal frame with a raised, patterned edge. The frame is…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2015.248.9.1
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Slavery and Freedom Objects

Cased tintype of an unidentified Union soldier

1860s

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A tintype photograph in a decorative black thermoplastic case with red velvet interior lining. The photograph depicts an unidentified man in the dress of a Union soldier standing in front of a studio landscape backdrop. The soldier wears regulation pants,…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2019.26.2
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Historical photographs & visual records

"Casernes et Hôtel des Douanes." [Barracks and Customs House.], Conakry, Guinée

Date not recorded

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Colonies Françaises. -- GUINÉE FRANÇAISE.; CONAKRY. -- Casernes et Hôtel des Douanes.; CARTE POSTALE; Tous les pays étrangers n'acceptent pas la correspondance au recto. (Se renseigner à la poste)..

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2001-001, Item EEPA 2001-001-0886
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Historical photographs & visual records

"Cases Présidentielles de Bellevue" [Bellevue Presidential Huts], Guinée

c. 1987

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RÉPUBLIQUE DE GUINÉE[,] Cases Présidentielles[,] de Bellevue; RECONCILIATION 11 -12 JUILLET 1986[,] DR S. K. DOE - GENERAL LANSANA CONTE - GENERAL J. MOMOH[,]REPUBLIQUE DE GUINÉE[,] 150F[,] IMPRESSOR S.A. - W. SPINNER - 1987 [printed stamp]. Published by…

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2001-001, Item EEPA 2001-001-1268
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Historical photographs & documents

Cash Accounts of Employment Office

Date not recorded

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The single volume of cash accounts of the employment office, July 1865–February 1867 (93), is arranged chronologically. The volume appears to be the accounts of the employment office operated by the local superintendent J. V. W. Vandenburgh.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog NMAAHC.FB.M1902, Item 3.1.3.7
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BIOGRAPHY
Music

Cash Cobain

1998–

Cashmere Lavon Small (born March 31, 1998), known professionally as Cash Cobain, is an American rapper and record producer. As a producer and vocalist, he has collaborated with artists including Trippie Redd, Ice Spice, Nav, Justin Bieber, A Boogie wit da…

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Historical photographs & visual records

"Cash Madams", Ilishan, Nigeria

1982-03-28

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Original text on slide reads, ""Cash Madams"".

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2005-002, Item EEPA 2015-015-0905
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Historical photographs & visual records

"Cash Madams" Owolunkeri, Ilishan, Nigeria

1982-03-28

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Original text on slide reads, ""Cash Madams"Owolunkeri. that which is not what it seems".

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2005-002, Item EEPA 2015-015-0907
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Historical photographs & visual records

Cashier at Martin Chemist store, Somerset West (South Africa)

1947-1948

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Cataloged as “Cashier at Martin Chemist store, Somerset West (South Africa)” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1998-006, Item EEPA 1998-064096
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Historical photographs & visual records

Cashier at the general store, Somerset West (South Africa)

1947-1948

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Cataloged as “Cashier at the general store, Somerset West (South Africa)” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1998-006, Item EEPA 1998-064097
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BIOGRAPHY
Music

Cashis

1982–

Ramone Johnson (born October 10, 1982), better known by his stage name Cashis (stylized as Ca$his), is an American rapper who was born and raised in Chicago, but moved to Irvine, California. He was most notably featured on the Shady Records album Eminem…

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BIOGRAPHY
Music

Casimiro Alcorta

1840–1913

Casimiro Alcorta (1840–1913) was a musician of Argentina, considered one of the fathers of tango music. An Afro-Argentine son of slaves, Alcorta was born in Santiago del Estero, Argentina. He became free as a child, and took the name of his owner, as was…

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Historical photographs & visual records

Casino Hotel Sign, Auchi Town, Auchi, Edo State, Nigeria

1974

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Cataloged as “Casino Hotel Sign, Auchi Town, Auchi, Edo State, Nigeria” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-2769
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Historical photographs & visual records

Casket being removed during Christian funeral, Ijebu-Ode, Nigeria

1973-11-10

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Original text on slide reads, "Casket being removed during Christian funeral. People moving to the graveside. Saturday 5 PM".

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2005-002, Item EEPA 2015-015-1377
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Historical photographs & visual records

Casket in the shape of a shoe

2004 November 6

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Casket in the shape of a shoe. Original Carousel number, 1, Slide number, 5.

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2020-001, Item EEPA 2020-001-0005
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