A black-and-white photograph depicting sand dunes on the shore of Jekyll Island, Georgia. The sand dunes appear in the center foreground, sparsely covered with grass. Ocean waves are visible in the right background and trees are in the background on the…
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2024.91.10
Bisa Butler (born Mailissa Yamba Butler in 1973) is an African American fiber artist who is credited with creating a new genre of quilting, using photographs, sketches, and vivid traditional textiles to create vibrant life-size portraits in fabric. She is…
The Bishetta Merritt Family Home Movies feature footage of family and friends gathered for casual outdoor recreation, vacations, holidays, and commencement ceremonies.
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog sova.nmaahc.sc.0001_ref763
A black-and-white photograph of Bishop T. D. Jakes speaking into a microphone. He is standing with his left side facing the camera. His eye is closed and he is sweating. His right hand is extended upward with his fingers outstretched while his left hand…
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2012.141.16
A black A-line dress with pink and white stripes. The sleeveless A-line dress is made from black, glazed cotton fabric, cut on the bias, with pink and white stripes. Two panels, joined at the center front seam, make up the bodice front. There is a deep…
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2007.3.695
A black and beige woven straw hat. The hat's body is made from thick beige straw and a thinner black straw. In addition, two strands of thin black straw are woven throughout the hat. The hat band is made of a thick black rayon grosgrain ribbon. A bow made…
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2007.3.399
Black and cream calico printed bonnet cotton. The pattern consists of a series of dots and curved shapes that are arranged into light brown lines against a black pattern. The bonnet structure features a soft crown that is gathered and sewn into a quilted…
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2007.3.503
Black vest with gold decoration and fringe worn by LaMonte McLemore of The 5th Dimension. The collarless black vest has a straight hem with squared front opening edges and oversized armholes. It is made of a black polyester-cotton blend fabric that is…
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2013.198.2
A pair of black wool Hilfiger brand men's dress pants with lime green pinstripes. The pants have straight cut legs and close at the center front with a black plastic zipper, one (1) black plastic button above the zipper, one (1) flat metal hook-and-eye,…
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2015.147.5
Black velvet beehive hat designed by Mae Reeves with a wide pink velvet hat band and pink velvet top on the crown. Three (3) large pink artificial roses with leaves and stems are attached to the proper front side of the crown with thread and glue, with…
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2013.213.2
A black and pink circular straw purse. The purse has two straps which are sewn on each side of the purse made of black braided straw. The exterior of the purse is made of black braided straw woven in the round. The purse opens at the top with a metal…
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2007.3.876
A black and purple figure skating costume designed by Lauren Sheehan and worn by Debi Thomas in the 1986 U.S. and World Championships. The costume consists of a black, long-sleeve leotard with attached skirt. The leotard features a deep V at the neck,…
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2016.38.1
A black and purple graphic tie worn by Melvin Van Peebles. The tie is made from one panel of black silk that is vertically seamed to itself at the center back. There is a purple/magenta, large abstract print of a feather that covers most of the fabric. At…
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2024.60.12
A black and red baseball cap designed by Cross Colours. The crown of the hat is divided into six triangular sections made of black polyester; eyelets embroidered with green thread are placed at the center of each section. The six triangular sections are…
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2023.76.7
This black and red leather jacket was worn by Kurtis Blow on the cover of his album "Deuce" (1981). The motorcycle style jacket has full-length sleeves, a stand-up collar, and closes at the center front with a black zipper and five (5) metal snaps painted…
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2015.185
This is a two-piece ensemble consisting of a black and silver cardigan and a silver skirt. The cardigan has long sleeves and a black crocheted V-neckline. The edges and hem of the cardigan are also crocheted in black. It fastens up the front with four…
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog A2018.88.1.3.1-.2
A black and silver dress with silver lamé ruffle details designed by Peter Davy. The strapless bodice is made from black velvet. It has a sweetheart neckline and a dropped waistline. The bodice is shaped and fitted, including at the natural waist and hips.…
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2007.3.104
An unfinished black and metallic silver turban style hat designed by Mae Reeves. The hat is made from a black and silver synthetic fabric that has been draped to look like a turban tied on the head, with the folds sewn into place. Two (2) layers of stiff…
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2010.6.141
Black and silver tuxedo inspired dress by Pierre Cardin. The dress is made from black wool decorated in rows of small silver rhinestones to imitate a woven pinstripe. It is cut with a deep plunging V-neck in the front, with black silk satin exaggerated…
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2015.141.32
A black and tan turtleneck sweater with an oversized tan collar. The front of the turtleneck is made from one panel of tan synthetic (likely polyester) fabric for the neck and body of the garment. There are two black sleeves, sewn to the body of the…
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2007.3.266
A black and white baseball cap with the Hot 97 logo. The crown of the hat is made of white cotton and polyester twill weave. There is a metal button covered in black fabric secured at the top of the crown. The crown is pieced with six panels that are…
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2020.30.7
A black and white synthetic knit dress with fabric flowers. The dress has a rounded neckline and cap sleeves with gathers at the shoulders and is finished with a corded stitched overlock hem. Slits are present at the exterior sides of the sleeves that tie…
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2007.3.614
