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2009
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGAn olive brown cotton and polyester blend t-shirt worn by Admiral Michelle Howard as rear admiral (lower half). Manufacturer's information is printed on the interior center back neck that reads "SOFFE" with size, content, and care information below.
2014
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA sculptural sweetgrass basket made by Mary A. Jackson. The basket appears unfinished, with a large, sculptural spray of sweetgrass loose on the front, proper left side. The sweetgrass spray extends from the top of the lip of the basket and slightly curves…
1941-1994
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA white buckram hat form, roughly circular but misshapen and unfinished on the edge.
undated
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGCataloged as “Unidentified child with note, "Betty how are these for Grandbabies"” (Photographs).
undated
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGCataloged as “Unidentified man seated in a rocking chair inside a sunroom” (Photographs).
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FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGCataloged as “Unidentified man sitting in unknown wallpapered room in Havana” (Photographs).
1920-1970
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGCataloged as “Unidentified Photographs of Family and Friends” (Graphic Materials).
1869
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGCataloged as “Unidentified woman 57 years old” (Photographs).
undated
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGCataloged as “Unidentified woman seated with another woman with a camera seated in front of belltower in Havana” (Photographs).
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FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGCataloged as “Unidentified woman standing in the street "taken by Julian"” (Photographs).
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FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGCataloged as “Unidentified woman wearing a dress talking to an unidentified man in naval uniform on a ship” (Photographs).
undated
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGCataloged as “Unidentified woman wearing a dress with an unidentified man in naval uniform on a ship” (Photographs).
undated
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGCataloged as “Unidentified woman wearing dress and hat standing in front of two buildings” (Photographs).
n.d.
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGCataloged as “Unidentified women in black & white smiley face dress” (Photographs).
ca. 1940s
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGUniform cap worn by attendants on Pullman railway cars. The hat is in the style of peaked cap with a leather brim. A cream colored cord wraps around the crown of the hat above the brim and has two knots on either side. The leather brim is extremely…
1950s - 1960s
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGNavy blue Pullman Porter's cap with brass buttons and rope detail and metal Pullman Porter tag attached to the front above the bill of the cap. The interior of the cap contains a band of leather lining the interior as well as a decorative gold…
ca. 1920
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA Pullman Porter uniform cap owned by Robert Jackson Thomas. The cap has a stiff, black crown and a black plastic visor. Metal buttons are on both sides of the cap where the visor meets the crown. The buttons are silver colored with the word “PULLMAN” on…
1950s - 1960s
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA uniform cap used by a Pullman porter. The cap has a stiff, black crown and a black plastic visor. Metal buttons are on both sides of the cap where the visor meets the crown. The buttons are silver colored with the word “PULLMAN” on it. A white corded…
1966
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA black cap with metallic braid trim and a label reading PULLMAN PORTER in black. The bill is made of black patent leather and a label inside the hat reads, "For: P.H. Logan / Date: 8-29-66 / No. J-585054."
ca. 1920
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA Pullman Porter uniform jacket owned by Robert Jackson Thomas. The jacket is made from a heavy wool-like material with a two inch collar and lined with a lighter black textured fabric. There are six metal outer buttons stamped with "PULLMAN" and six inner…
1950-1959
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGFruit of Islam uniform consisting of a suit jacket, trousers, and hat. The uniform is navy blue with beige trim at collar and wrists. There is a vertical beige stripe down the side of each pant leg. The hat is also navy blue with a peaked brim.
1950-1959
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGBeige Muslim Girls' Training and General Civilization Class uniform. It includes a matching tunic, skirt and cape.
2000-2009
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA Florida A&M University Marching Band Director’s jacket and pant uniform. The black single-breasted notched lapel jacket (a) and pants (b) are embellished primarily with silver color embroidery. The polyester jacket features padded shoulders, two flap…
ca. 2009
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA uniform hat (a) with plume (b) for the Howard University “Showtime” marching band. The shako-style cap is made of white synthetic leather, with a cylindrical crown, white visor, and white chin strap. There is a contrasting navy-blue band with red…
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