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mid 1990s
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA purple leather belt worn by Bernie Worrell of Parliament-Funkadelic as part of Worrell's "Wizard of Woo" costume ensemble during the 1996 "Mothership Reconnection Tour." The belt features two brown lizard skin belt loops, an engraved silver buckle, and…
mid 1990s
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA pair of purple leather trousers worn by Bernie Worrell of Parliament-Funkadelic as part of Worrell's "Wizard of Woo" costume ensemble during the 1996 "Mothership Reconnection Tour." The trousers feature a purple cotton and light brown microfiber lining.…
1980s
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA high crown, purple and silver hat made from synthetic silk acetate material. The sides of the hat are constructed from knife pleated purple fabric. A triple looped bow is stitched to the top of the hat. The outer fabric of the bow is constructed from…
1960s
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA purple polka dot blouse with a scarf collar. The blouse is made of synthetic and has a scarf collar. The ends of the collar loop through a gold metal ring that is sewn on the proper left side below the neckline. It has a center front opening with five…
mid-20th century
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA purple shoe tree with a wooden toe and heel connected by a metal spring bar. The toe and heel are painted purple, and the bar is inserted into each piece of wood. The toe has a flat underside, and the heel has a flat edge. Unrecognizable characters are…
early 1990s
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA poncho-style stage costume designed by Sun Ra. Poncho is comprised of several different cuts of synthetic fabrics stitched together with decorative fabric patches sewed on top. The design depicts shooting stars in sequined fabric trailed by swathes of…
ca. 2017-2018
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA plastic white roll of 15 “Stacey Abrams Governor” round stickers. These supportive stickers were created for Stacey Abrams’s historic first run for the 2018 Georgia Gubernatorial. The stickers feature a white background with “STACEY / ABRAMS” printed in…
1941-1994
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGRound cap designed by Mae Reeves made from purple tulle gathered and hand sewn to purple jersey fabric so that the tulle completely covers the jersey. Pink and purple dyed feathers are placed intermittently in the tulle and extend beyond it. The feathers…
1920s-1930s
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA purple silk velvet coat with a fur collar and cuffs. The fur cuffs and collar are possibly made of chinchilla, the back of the collar is backed with silk velvet. The coat opens in the center font. Two sets of metal snaps are sewn on each side of the…
1960s - 1970s
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA purple velveteen handbag with a Lucite handle. The trapezoid-shaped body of the purse is made from one panel of purple synthetic velveteen that’s been sewn along the side seams and tucked into a metal frame. There is a debossed broken line pattern along…
1960s
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA fur drawstring purse with a giraffe print. The drawstring bag has a bucket shape and is made from eight panels of calf skin that have an all-over giraffe print. All eight panes are sewn together vertically. At the opening of the bag is a 2.5” wide black…
1943–2010
Purvis Young (February 4, 1943 – April 20, 2010) was an American artist of Bahamian descent. Young's work is celebrated at the museum and institutional level while also finding a home in many private collections as well, with a following that included…
2017
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA "Pussy Power Hat" worn during the Women's March on Washington on January 21, 2017. The hat is knitted with varigated bright and dark pink, acrylic yarn. The knit cap is rectangular in shape with knit ribbing along the bottom edge.
late 20th century
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA putter used by Ethel Funches. The black rubber grip is textured and has some cracks on it. The top half of the grip is torn off and the metal underneath is gold in color. The top of the club is open and hollow. The shaft of the club is metal and is…
1977–
Pyeng Dubra Threadgill (born November 14, 1977) is an American blues, jazz and soul blues singer, songwriter, and record producer. Her father is the bandleader and composer, Henry Threadgill, and her mother is Christina Jones, a dancer and choreographer.…
Biography
Qasim Basir is an American filmmaker. He wrote and directed Mooz-lum (2011) starring Danny Glover and Nia Long about an African-American Muslim family and how their lives are changed by the September 11 attacks. The film received nominations from the NAACP…
2003–
Quaine Bartley (born 28 October 2003) is an English professional footballer who played as a forward for EFL League One club AFC Wimbledon before being released at the end of the 2023/24 season. He has played on loan at Cray Wanderers and Potters Bar Town.
1996–
Qualeasha Wood (born 1996) is an American textile artist. Her work often deals with representation of African-American women in internet culture.
mid 20th century
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA Queen Anne style chair from the Rock Rest Tourist Home. The chair features a brownish red, wooden frame, and a red velvet padded seat. The curved chair frame is wider at the top and tapers inwards towards the seat. It has rounded shoulders, a carved,…
1943–
Queen Brooks (born 1943) is an artist from Columbus, Ohio, best known for her distinctive, brightly painted, wood-burned pieces. Brooks has been described by The Columbus Dispatch as "one of Ohio’s best-known African-American artists," and by Columbus…
June 1973
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA paper booklet program with a red cover, black text and an illustration of the Masonic compass emblem on the front.
1992–
Josephine Hanu D Morondiya (born 4 November 1992), known professionally as Queen MoJo, is an English television personality and dancer. In 2021, she appeared in the ITV2 reality series Peckham's Finest. In 2022, she appeared as a contestant on Celebrity…
1898–1997
Audley "Queen Mother" Moore (July 27, 1898 – May 2, 1997) was an American civil rights leader and a black nationalist who was friends with such civil rights leaders as Marcus Garvey, Nelson Mandela, Winnie Mandela, Rosa Parks, and Jesse Jackson. She was a…
2014
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA black and white digital image of Queen Quet Marquetta L. Goodwine outside of a praise house on St. Helena Island, South Carolina. She is standing with her right side facing the camera. She is wearing a light colored printed dress and holding a basket in…
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