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1970s
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA beret-style cap made from eight panels of eight panels of blue synthetic suede sewn together. A blue Petersham ribbon is stitched along the interior crown. The interior of the hat is lined in a light blue, synthetic material. There is no label. This…
undated
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGCataloged as “"Blue Suite": Desmond Richardson, David St. Charles, Carl Bailey, Kevin Brown, & Dereque Whiturs” (Prints).
1988
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGCataloged as “"Blue Suites": Andre Tyson & Marilyn Banks” (Prints).
2018
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA t-shirt, white text on cotton textile, supporting Andrew Gillum for governor of Florida. Front of shirt reads ANDREW / GILLUM / FOR GOVERNOR / (union bug)] The union bug reads [SIGN DISPLAY AND PICTORIAL / UNION LABEL / PAINTERS / PAPERHANGERS /…
ca. 2017-2019
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA bright blue cotton Fruit of the Loom silkscreen print color t-shirt depicting Stacey Abrams. The front of the shirt, in an artistic silkscreen rendition, depicts Stacey Abrams in her iconic bright blue cardigan and silver neck jewelry. She is framed by…
mid-to late 20th century
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA blue tunic with floral embroidery and a matching belt. The tunic (a) is made of wool twill and has a band collar with a six inch notch down the center front. The three quarter length sleeves have square armscyes. Orange and red flowers with yellow…
ca.1960
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA blue and teal turban style hat. The hat’s crown is made of teal velveteen. The teal velveteen and blue polyester satin are draped across the sides of the hat. Three tucks are placed along each band of fabric. The velveteen and polyester bands cross over…
1971
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA vibrant abstract painting mostly done in shades of blue, red, and yellow with a bit of green at center. Pockets of bright colors cover the canvas while blending and overlapping. Across the canvas from lower left to upper right is a meandering line of…
1941-1994
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA blue porcelain vase with the body higher at one end than the other and a scalloped lip. The exterior is blue with a floral design and the interior has been painted light pink.
1941-1994
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGBlue veil with blue chiffon bow attributed to Mae Reeves. The veiling is very open net. The bow is flat and is sewn to the top of the veil slightly off center.
late 19th-mid 20th century
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGBlue faux flower accessory owned by Mary Church Terrell. The blue velvet flower brooch has attached green leaves. The velvet is stained. The brooch has a pin backing.
late 20th century
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA blue velveteen jacket with embellishments and a matching belt. The jacket (.1a) is made of synthetic velveteen with a printed blue and green marbled pattern. It has a round neckline and opens in the center front. Synthetic braided cord trim is hand sewn…
1960s
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA blue velvet skull cap with a veil. The hat is symmetrical with four cured points at the front and two at the back. The base of the hat is made of a stiff synthetic fabric. The exterior of the hat is covered with blue velveteen attached with adhesive.…
ca. 1985
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGLight blue African wax print cotton pants with gold and blue flowers. The pants have an overall (possibly roller print) that resembles a traditional African wax print. The print consists of six large petaled abstract flowers with gold petals and dark blue…
1960s
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA blue wool tweed jacket (a) and matching skirt (b). The blue wool collarless tweed jacket features a boxy cut and opens center front with three abalone shell buttons measuring roughly 1.5" in diameter. The abalone buttons are hand sewn to the proper left…
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Johnathan Michael Porter (born January 20, 1997), known professionally as Blueface, is an American rapper and professional boxer. In October 2018, after releasing the music video for his song "Respect My Cryppin'", he became a viral meme due to his offbeat…
2001
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGPhotographic print by Terry Boddie. The blue print shows two (2) images referencing housing issues among Africans and African Americans. The lower image is a detail view of the conditions for enslaved Africans during the Middle Passage. The illustration of…
Date not recorded
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGCataloged as “"Blues for Central Ave" & "Say Brother. Randy Weston: A Legend in His Own Time"”.
1964
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGJames Baldwin's personal copy of Blues for Mr. Charlie, an original mimeographed play scrip. The script is bound in pale blue leatherette with large brass rivets. The script is inscribed to fellow-writer and filmmaker William Gunn "For Bill Gunn, at last,…
1964
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGCataloged as “"Blues for Mr. Charlie by James Baldwin" annotated manuscript” (Text).
1965
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA British first edition copy of Blues People by LeRoi Jones (Amiri Baraka). The book has a paper dust jacket and a plastic book jacket cover. The front cover of the dust jacket is black and is dominated by a large black-and-white photograph of a man. He is…
1988
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGCataloged as “"Blues Suite": Adrienne Armstrong” (Prints).
1988
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGCataloged as “"Blues Suite": April Berry, Sharrell Mesh, & Debora Chase” (Prints).
1964
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGCataloged as “"Blues Suite": Dudley Williams & Lucinda Ransom” (Prints).
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