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Historical photographs & documents

Sugar Manifest for ship from Havana, Cuba to Philadelphia, PA

18000

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Cataloged as “Sugar Manifest for ship from Havana, Cuba to Philadelphia, PA” (Text).

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog sova.nmaahc.a2018.17.2_ref122
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Clothing - Fashion and Historical

Suit: jacket, blouse, and skirt designed by Willi Smith

1969-1987

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Colorful block striped jacket (a) and matching skirt (c) with short-sleeve, collared, button-down mauve-colored blouse (b) designed by Willi Smith for WilliWear Limited. a. The long sleeve jacket has a v-neck and a notched lapel collar. There are two black…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2007.3.154abc
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Clothing - Costume

Suit jacket for Ain't Misbehavin' costume worn by André De Shields

1982

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Suit jacket from Ain't Misbehavin' costume ensemble for Act I worn by André De Shields during the 1982 NBC TV special. The suit is comprised of a jacket (2018.1.1.1.1), pants, (.2), waistcoat (.3), and two pocket chains (.4 and .5). The jacket is navy blue…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2018.1.1.1.1
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Clothing - Costume

Suit jacket for Ain't Misbehavin' costume worn by André De Shields

1982

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Suit jacket from Ain't Misbehavin' costume ensemble for Act II worn by André De Shields during the 1982 NBC TV special. The suit is comprised of a jacket (2018.1.2.1.1), pants, (.2), and waistcoat (.3). The jacket is emerald green with two green/white…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2018.1.2.1.1
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Clothing - Costume

Suit jacket worn by Luther Vandross

1980s

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Red and black suit jacket designed by Tony Chase and worn by Luther Vandross. The body of the jacket is red and is covered with wavy strands of thin, red beads, which were sewn on. The jacket has a black collar and black pointed lapels, as well as two…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2018.86.2
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Clothing - Costume

Suit jacket worn by Slick Rick

2003 - 2004

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Powder blue linen suit jacket with powder blue buttons. The jacket is single breasted and has four buttons running vertically down the center. There are two straight pockets at the waist and one breast pocket on the right chest piece. Two black labels with…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2014.203.6.2
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Clothing - Fashion and Historical

Suit owned by Vernon Reid

ca. 1990

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A bespoke silk suite owned by Vernon Reid. The suit has a green jacket (2021.92.5a) and a pair of green pants (2021.92.5b). The cuffs of the jackets have a single button. The front has a single buttonhole. The interior of the jacket is lined with dark…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2021.92.5ab
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Clothing - Costume

Suit pants for Ain't Misbehavin' costume worn by André De Shields

1982

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Suit pants from Ain't Misbehavin' costume ensemble for Act I worn by André De Shields during the 1982 NBC TV special. The suit is comprised of a jacket (2018.1.1.1.1), pants, (.2), waistcoat (.3), and two pocket chains (.4 and .5). The trousers are navy…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2018.1.1.1.2
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Clothing - Costume

Suit pants for Ain't Misbehavin' costume worn by André De Shields

1982

FROM THE SOURCE CATALOG

Suit pants from Ain't Misbehavin' costume ensemble for Act II worn by André De Shields during the 1982 NBC TV special. The suit is comprised of a jacket (2018.1.2.1.1), pants, (.2), and a waistcoat (.3). The trousers are emerald green and have a zipper…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2018.1.2.1.2
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Clothing - Costume

Suit pants worn by Slick Rick

2003 - 2004

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Powder blue linen pants with white inner lining worn by Slick Rick. The pants have a metal clasp in the interior of the waist, a plastic button in the center of the waist are cuffed pant legs. The front of the pants feature two pleats and one slant pocket…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2014.203.6.3
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MUSEUM OBJECT
suits

Suit, shirt, and handkerchief worn by Ira Tucker Sr.

late 20th century

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This is a virtual record for the Dixie Hummingbird costume worn by Ira Tucker Sr. The costume consists of a green suit, a yellow shirt, and a green and white pocket square.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2013.13.35
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MUSEUM OBJECT
Clothing - Fashion and Historical

Suit worn by Dr. Jamal Harrison Bryant to a protest in Ferguson, Missouri

October 13, 2014

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This suit consists of a jacket (.1) and pants (.2) worn by Dr. Jamal Harrison Bryant to a protest in Ferguson, Missouri. The jacket (.1) is a black wool single-breasted blazer with a notched lapel and full-length straight sleeves. It closes at the center…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2015.180.1.1-.2
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MUSEUM OBJECT
ensembles (costume)

Suit worn by Sherman Hemsley as George Jefferson on The Jeffersons

1975

FROM THE SOURCE CATALOG

2013.145.1: A suit worn by actor Sherman Hemsley as the character George Jefferson on the television show "The Jeffersons." .1 = jacket; .2 = trousers; .3 = waistcoat; .4 = shirt; .5ab = tie.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2013.145.1
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Clothing - Sports Uniforms

Suit worn by Tommie Smith for the 1968 US Olympic Opening Ceremony

1968

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Jacket and pants from the 1968 Olympics Opening Ceremony. .1 A red suit jacket with notched lapels. There are two button holes on the front on the proper left side. There are two buttons to the proper left of the button holes. There is are two buttons on…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2016.110.1.1-.2
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Clothing - Fashion and Historical

Suited jacket and skirt worn by Halimah Mohammed Ali

ca. 1970

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Woman’s suit consisting of jacket (.1) and skirt (.2) made by Temple #2 in Chicago. Both pieces are made of a peach colored fabric. The fabric is woven in a wavy pattern and the front of the jacket has two (2) pockets. At the nape of the neck is a silver…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2015.60.2.1-.2
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Sports

Sullay Kaikai

1995–

Sulaiman Borbor "Sullay" Kaikai (born 26 August 1995) is a professional footballer who plays as a winger for EFL League One club Cambridge United. Born in England, he plays for the Sierra Leone national team. A youth product of Crystal Palace, he made his…

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Civil Rights & Community

Sumaya Dalmar

1988–2015

Sumaya Dasia Dalmar, also known as Sumaya YSL, was a Somali-Canadian transgender activist and model. Dalmar was one of the earliest Somalis to come out as transgender and LGBT as a whole.

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MUSEUM OBJECT
Slavery and Freedom Objects

Summary of sheriff's auction of enslaved persons Banks, Kitty, Lizzy, and Octavo

1858

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A document summarizing the procedure and sale of four enslaved persons, identified as [Banks, aged thirty years, Kitty aged nineteen and her child Lizzy aged three years, Octavo aged ten years], at auction from the estate of James Holly to his son, John D.…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2019.26.9
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Business

Sunbeam Mitchell

1906–1989

Andrew "Sunbeam" Mitchell (November 6, 1906 – August 22, 1989) was an American Memphis-based businessman. He operated the Mitchell Hotel which lodged well-known musicians, and soon he began operating nightclubs on the Chitlin' Circuit such as the Club…

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Tools and Equipment

Sunbeam needle threader from the Rock Rest Tourist Home

after 1942

FROM THE SOURCE CATALOG

A Sunbeam needle threader found in drawer B of the Singer cabinet table from the Rock Rest Tourist Home. The threader has a short piece of fine wire bent into a diamond shaped loop mounted to one end of a tear shaped piece of metal plate that functions as…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2011.12.18.2.3
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Historical photographs & visual records

Sunday Church service, Natitingou, Benin

2004 November 14

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Sunday Church service. Original Carousel number, 3, slide number, 75.

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2020-001, Item EEPA 2020-001-0342
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Historical photographs & visual records

Sunday visit to Church, Natitingou, Benin

2004 November 14

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Sunday visit to Church. Original Carousel number, 3, slide number, 73.

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2020-001, Item EEPA 2020-001-0340
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Historical photographs & visual records

Sunday wearing an embroidered hat, Ogiriga, Nigeria

1979

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Cataloged as “Sunday wearing an embroidered hat, Ogiriga, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-6655
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Clothing - Fashion and Historical

Sunglasses with white frames worn by André 3000 of Outkast

2014

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A pair of white-framed Wayfarer style Ray-Ban sunglasses worn by André 3000 of Outkast during concerts on a 2014 international tour. The glasses have hard black plastic frames and temple pieces, all faced in bright white plastic. The lenses are rounded on…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2016.120.3
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