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2000-01-28
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGBeginning of climb of Bandiagara Cliffs. Original Carousel number, 8, slide number, 122.
2008
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGAn archival pigment print photograph of collaged images. At center is a cut out black-and-white photographicimage of several children standing in a line, from tallest to smallest. The second child from the left holds an infant. This image is set against…
1845–1906
Behanzin fought the French in the Franco-Dahomean wars of 1890 and 1892–94 before surrendering and being exiled.
[ca. 1908]
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGPhotographed by Edmond Fortier and published by Collection générale Fortier, Dakar. Original caption reads, "Afrique Occidentale - Dahomey - Monom̂e de Fét́icheuses devant l'Enceinte du Palais Béhanzin a ̀Abomey." Translated original caption reads, "…
May/June 2008
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGCataloged as “Behind the MIC” (Text).
1956
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGAn oil painting in which the artist presents the bruised and battered body of Emmett Till as a Christ-like figure with his arms outstretched in the form of a crucifixion. The hands and arms of a figure behind him are visible holding the body.
1960s
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA beige silk, A-line dress with a wide neckline (.1) and a coordinating jacket (.2) The front bust of the dress is made from three panels - one center panel with two darts, and two side panels. The side panels begin under the armhole and extend to the hip…
1960s
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA beige and red sheath ankle length evening dress with beaded embellishments. The dress is made of beige silk satin; it has a wide rounded neckline. Three thin red silk satin cord straps are sewn at the edges of the neckline are gathered at the top of the…
2004-2005
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGBeige crepe gown with beading and feathers by Eric Gaskins. The dress has a fitted bodice with a V-neck in the front and a deeper plunging V in the back. Strands of chunky cream beads are sewn to form spaghetti straps. The skirt is slightly flared with a…
1960s
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA beige brushed wool felt hat. The hat is made of one piece of blocked wool felt. The crown of the hat fits closely to the head. The hat is brimless, the edges of the hat are tucked into the interior. Metal wire is whip stitched to the raw edge at the…
1960s
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA beige felt hat with a round crown, wide brim, and beige fabric ties. A beige felt cord goes around the outer circumference of the crown and is knotted on the right. There is a stamped label on the interior crown of the hat that reads [100% Wool.…
ca. 1970
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA pair of beige pumps with rhinestones. The outer body of the shoe is made from one panel of beige plain woven synthetic fabric, sewn to itself at the center back outer heel. They feature a rounded square toe and the binding along the top line of the shoe,…
1950s-1960s
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA beige silk satin top with buttons. The shirt is made of silk satin and has a low V neckline. It opens in the center front with four metal self-fabric covered buttons sewn on the proper left side. The buttons align with four bound buttonholes on the other…
1980s
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA wool single breasted man’s jacket by Jeffrey Banks. The jacket features a single panel collar with a notched lapel. The underside of the collar is backed with a single panel of wool felt. The jacket closes proper right over left with two round plastic…
1990s
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA pair of beige sling back square toed heels. The shoes are made of synthetic leather and have a quarter inch strap. A portion of the strap is made with elastic on the inner end. The insole is made of light orange synthetic leather. Text in beige is…
[ca. 1910]
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGPrinted caption on recto reads: "Beira, East Africa.".
ca. 1965
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGThe Bejeweled necklace by Art Smith. The necklace has a large collar loop and a smaller drop loop with a centered pendant at the bottom. The necklace is primarily constructed with four connected J-curved sterling silver pieces and accented with four large,…
1979
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGCataloged as “Bekisu, Imiakiu, Okpella, Etsako, Edo State, Nigeria” (Slides (photographs)).
1979
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGCataloged as “Bekon, Imiokewu, Okpella, Etsako, Edo State, Nigeria” (Slides (photographs)).
1971
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA 45 rpm record of Nina Simone's single "To Be Young, Gifted, and Black" as recorded by French singer Christine Lebail, with a letter to Andy Stroud from Ivan Mogull asking for Simone's written praise. The vinyl record (a) has a pink and white label at the…
Biography
Belasco is an African-American cartoonist, known for his erotic comics, illustrations, and animations featuring muscular African-American gay men.
1957–
Belden L. Bullock (born December 26, 1957) is an American jazz double-bassist. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, Bullock learned to play bass guitar before picking up stand-up bass in the early 1970s. He studied at Berklee College of Music from 1977 to 1981…
circa 1969-1994
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGCataloged as “Belem, Jeronimos, Nigeria” (Slides (photographs)).
1901–1985
Belford Vance Lawson Jr. (July 9, 1901 – February 23, 1985) was an American attorney and civil rights activist who made at least eight appearances before the U.S. Supreme Court.
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