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1917-1945
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGThe Blue Star Flag, or Service Flag, is a symbol of a family member in military service. The silk flag banner has a blue star set in the center surrounded by a rectangular field of white set into a larger red rectangle. A gold tassel surrounds three sides.…
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…
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…
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…
1954–
Maurice H. "Bo" Ellis (born August 8, 1954) is an American former professional basketball player. After graduating from Chicago's Parker High School, Ellis, a 6-9 forward, played college basketball for the Marquette Warriors (nowadays the Golden Eagles)…
2000-01-24
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGBoala home. Original Carousel number, 7, slide number, 76.
ca. 1930
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGBoard with two photos of Goodwin's Cleaners & Dyers, San Diego, California. .1a A photograph depicting a man standing inside Goodwin’s Cleaners & Dyers. The man stands just right of center, arms akimbo, wearing a dark hat, bowtie, and vest with a light…
ca. 1930
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGBoard with two photos of Goodwin's Cleaners & Dyers, San Diego, California. .2a One side of the board has a photograph of a man inside a truck on the street in front of a dry cleaning shop. Both the shop and the truck have signs reading [GOODWIN’S /…
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Bob Armstrong (September 4, 1873 – January 5, 1933), was a heavyweight boxer known as the "King of the Battle Royal". He was born in Rogersville, Tennessee, but he moved with his family to Washington, Ohio when he was three years old. Before he got into…
1903–1971
Robert Alfred Clarke (January 8, 1903 – January 1971), nicknamed "Eggie", was an American professional catcher and player-manager in the Negro leagues from the 1920s through the 1940s. A native of Richmond, Virginia, Clarke made his Negro leagues debut in…
1934–2017
Melvin Gray "Bob" Perry (September 14, 1934 – July 2, 2017) was an American professional baseball player who appeared in 131 games over parts of two seasons for the 1963–1964 Los Angeles Angels of Major League Baseball. An outfielder, Perry was born in New…
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Robert Lee Romby (December 15, 1918 – November 25, 2004) was an American professional baseball pitcher and right fielder from 1946 to 1950 in the Negro leagues. A native of Shreveport, Louisiana, Romby served in the US Army during World War II. He made his…
1920–2020
Robert Hayes Ryland (June 16, 1920 – August 2, 2020) was an American tennis player and coach, known for having been the first African-American to play professional tennis. Ryland coached some of the world's top-ranked professionals, including Harold…
1964–2014
Bobbi Jean Baker (March 20, 1964 – January 1, 2014) was an American transgender activist and minister.
undated
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGCataloged as “Bobby” (Photographs).
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Roberto Martin Antonio Bonilla ( boh-NEE-yə; born February 23, 1963) is an American former professional baseball third baseman and outfielder who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1986 to 2001. Bonilla was one of MLB's best batters and overall top…
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