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Literature

Brandy Colbert

Biography

Brandy Colbert is an American author of young adult fiction and nonfiction. In 2018, her novel Little & Lion won the Stonewall Book Award for children's and young adult literature. In 2022, her nonfiction book Black Birds in the Sky won the Boston…

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Film & Television

Brandy Norwood

1979–

Brandy Rayana Norwood (born February 11, 1979) known mononymously as Brandy, is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. She is known for her intricate vocal riffs, and is regarded as an influential figure in contemporary R&B. Born into a musical…

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Biography & Culture

Brandy R. McMillion

1979–

Brandy Renée McMillion (née Murphy; born 1979) is an American judge and lawyer from Michigan. She has served as a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan since 2023. She previously served as an…

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Music

Branford Marsalis

1960–

Branford Marsalis (born August 26, 1960) is an American saxophonist, composer, and bandleader. While primarily known for his work in jazz as the leader of the Branford Marsalis Quartet, he also performs frequently as a soloist with classical ensembles and…

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MUSEUM OBJECT
Photographs and Still Images

Branford Marsalis, 1991

1991

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A black-and-white photograph of Branford Marsalis playing saxophone at a performance in Moscow, Idaho. He is wearing a vertically striped suit with occasional horizontal stripes and a black shirt. The photo is taken from a relatively low angle and part of…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2012.164.25
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Visual Arts

Branly Cadet

1966–

Branly Cadet (born c. 1966) is an American sculptor who is trained in the classical tradition of both figurative and portrait sculpture. Born and raised in New York City, Cadet trained from Cornell University and the New York Academy of Art as well at the…

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Historical photographs & visual records

Brass Amulet, Okpella, Etsako, Edo State, Nigeria

1972

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Cataloged as “Brass Amulet, Okpella, Etsako, Edo State, Nigeria” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-0716
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Brass amulets against a wall, Okhu, Nigeria

1972

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Cataloged as “Brass amulets against a wall, Okhu, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-4860
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MUSEUM OBJECT
Memorabilia and Ephemera - Other

Brass bell souvenir from the First National Negro Business League meeting

1900

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A brass souvenir bell. The main part of the bell is patinaed brass with an engraving along the bottom which reads [SOUVENIR / 1ST NATIONAL NEGRO BUSINESS LEAGUE HELD IN BOSTON AUG 23-24 1900 - ]. The handle is made out of rosewood and is dark brown.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2014.63.41
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Historical photographs & visual records

Brass bells against a wall, Okhu, Nigeria

1972

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Cataloged as “Brass bells against a wall, Okhu, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-4861
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Brass Bells, Okpella, Etsako, Edo State, Nigeria

1972

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Cataloged as “Brass Bells, Okpella, Etsako, Edo State, Nigeria” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-0717
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Brass Bowl with Monkeys

circa 1981-1994

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Cataloged as “Brass Bowl with Monkeys” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-012, Item EEPA 2016-012-0054
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buckles (strap accessories)

Brass colored metal belt buckle from Mae's Millinery Shop

1941-1994

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A brass colored metal belt buckle with an oval opening. A smaller metal oval is attached on the opposite end.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2010.6.223
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Jewelry and Adornment

Brass colored metal bracelet with blue rhinestones from Mae's Millinery Shop

1941-1994

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Brass colored metal cuff bracelet with blue rhinestones from Mae's Millinery Shop. The cuff is engraved with a floral vine design and hinges open halfway around, fastening with a pressure clasp. An oval metal element is attached at the center front of the…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2016.48.47.1
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Historical photographs & visual records

Brass Fan, Imiaguese, Okpella, Etsako, Edo State, Nigeria

1972

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Cataloged as “Brass Fan, Imiaguese, Okpella, Etsako, Edo State, Nigeria” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-0686
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Brass Flywhisk, Akoko Edo, Edo State, Nigeria

1973

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Cataloged as “Brass Flywhisk, Akoko Edo, Edo State, Nigeria” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-1791
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Brass [hip?] Mask

circa 1981-1994

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Cataloged as “Brass [hip?] Mask” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-012, Item EEPA 2016-012-0367
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Historical photographs & visual records

Brass Janus Face

circa 1981-1994

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Cataloged as “Brass Janus Face” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-012, Item EEPA 2016-012-0082
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Brass Necklet, Ogute, Okpella, Etsako, Edo State, Nigeria

1972

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Cataloged as “Brass Necklet, Ogute, Okpella, Etsako, Edo State, Nigeria” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-0638
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Brass Pectoral Ornament (Ekpe), Akoko Edo, Edo State, Nigeria

1973

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Cataloged as “Brass Pectoral Ornament (Ekpe), Akoko Edo, Edo State, Nigeria” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-1795
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Brass Pectoral Ornament (Ekpe), Ekpe Masquerade, Ogute, Okpella, Etsako, Edo State, Nigeria

1973

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Cataloged as “Brass Pectoral Ornament (Ekpe), Ekpe Masquerade, Ogute, Okpella, Etsako, Edo State, Nigeria” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-1683
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Brass Pipe with Figural Decoration, Ikao, Owan, Nigeria

1972

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Cataloged as “Brass Pipe with Figural Decoration, Ikao, Owan, Nigeria” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-1161
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MUSEUM OBJECT
stencils (images)

Brass stencil for William Hill

ca. 1863

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Metal plate with raised edge and cut out letters “Wm.HILL,/ Co.G.29,' Conn.V”.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2011.51.4
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Brass Title Staff, Akoko Edo, Edo State, Nigeria

1973

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Cataloged as “Brass Title Staff, Akoko Edo, Edo State, Nigeria” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-1801
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