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ca. 1910
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGCataloged as “Buganda congregation during construction of Namirembe cathedral, Kampala” (Photographic prints).
ca. 1969
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGThis image depicts the corner of two adjacent brick buildings with a line of laundry strung between them. The building on the right shows windows that appear to lead to apartments. The building on the left shows broken windows with jagged remnants of glass…
ca. 1969
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGThis image depicts the corner of two adjacent brick buildings with a line of laundry strung between them. The building on the right shows windows that appear to lead to apartments. The building on the left shows broken windows with jagged remnants of glass…
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Bukayo Ayoyinka Temidayo Moses Saka (born 5 September 2001) is an English professional footballer who plays as a right winger for Premier League club Arsenal and the England national team. Saka has spent the entirety of his first-team club career with…
ca. 1861
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGBullets from Point of Pines Plantation Point of Pines Plantation was the first site of Union occupation on Edisto in 1861. In fact, the plantation was named Fort Edisto by Union forces. Edisto was occupied on and off from 1861-1865. It became a point of…
mid 20th century
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA bundle of cream lace ribbon trim from the Rock Rest Tourist Home. The cotton lace is cream colored with a floral lace pattern. It is wrapped into a bundle and tied off around the center. The bundle is held together with a metal straight pin.
1850s
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA bureau made by Thomas Day. The bureau has a lower case, an upper case (2017.25a), mirror supports, and a mirror (2017.25b). The upper case has two drawers with metal key holes and wood drawer pulls. The lower case has four drawers. Each drawer has a…
2000-2017
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA burgundy and orange crown style kufi worn by Dr. Baba Chuck Davis. The cap is brimless, short, and rounded. The cap is constructed from burgundy brocade heavily decorated with red, orange, and white embroidery. The top of the cap has an embroidered white…
2000-2017
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGBurgundy, red, and orange dashiki pants worn by Dr. Baba Chuck Davis. The pants are constructed from burgundy synthetic fabric, heavily decorated with orange, red, yellow, and green embroidery at the pant leg pockets, the calves, and the pant cuffs. The…
2000-2017
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGBurgundy, red, and orange dashiki pants worn by Dr. Baba Chuck Davis. The pants are constructed from burgundy brocade, heavily decorated with orange, red and white embroidery at the calves and pant cuffs. The pants are drawstring and have side pockets…
2000-2017
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA burgundy, red, and orange dashiki robe worn by Dr. Baba Chuck Davis. The robe is constructed from burgundy synthetic fabric, heavily decorated with orange, red, yellow, black, and green embroidery on the front and back. The robe is a large rectangle of…
2000-2017
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA burgundy, red, and orange dashiki robe worn by Dr. Baba Chuck Davis. The robe is constructed from burgundy brocade heavily decorated with red, orange, and white embroidery on the front and back. The robe is a large rectangle of fabric that has been…
2000-2017
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA burgundy, red, and orange dashiki tunic worn by Dr. Baba Chuck Davis. The tunic is constructed from burgundy synthetic fabric, heavily decorated with orange, red, yellow, and green embroidery at the neckline, waist pockets, sleeves, and cuffs. The…
2000-2017
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA burgundy, red, and orange dashiki tunic worn by Dr. Baba Chuck Davis. The tunic is constructed from burgundy brocade, heavily decorated with red, orange, and white embroidery on the front and back. The neckline of the tunic has a single scallop on the…
November 5, 2021
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGThe United States burial flag of General Colin L. Powell, given by the United States Armed Forces to Alma J. Powell, November 5, 2021. Following the tradition of US military burials, this tightly folded flag was presented to General Powell’s wife, Alma J.…
1960-1966
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGThe photograph depicts Burl Anderson (came to liberia in 1896 from Savannah, GA, USA) talking with photographer's daughter.
1750-1850
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA large wooden bowl with an uneven shape and a rounded bottom. The lip is decorated with incised Adinkra symbols. Formed metal pieces were nailed over 2 separate cracks, acting as "patches." There is surface wear throughout, particularly on the bottom and…
Dates not recorded
Burrell S. James was a state legislator in South Carolina. He served in the South Carolina House of Representatives. His photograph was included in a montage of "Radical Republican" South Carolina state legislators. He represented Sumter County, South…
10-19-2000
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGCataloged as “Burrelle's World Wide Web Edition: Kiplingers Personal Finance Magazine” (Text).
Biography
Burt Caesar is a British actor, broadcaster and director for stage and television, who was born in St Kitts and migrated to England with his family as a child. His career has encompassed acting in Bond films (Skyfall, 2012), stage performances including in…
1822–1880
Burwell Toler (circa 1822 – July 21, 1880) (also known as "Burrell Toler") was an African American carpenter, minister and Republican politician. Probably born into slavery in Hanover County, Virginia, Toler became a carpenter and preacher before the…
ca. 1978
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA business card for Shayla Simpson designed by fashion illustrator Maning Obregon. The card is meant to be folded in half. The top of the front is blank, the bottom is a black-and-white stylized illustration of Shayla Simpson on the left side of the card,…
ca. 1978
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA business card for Shayla Simpson designed by fashion illustrator Maning Obregon. The card is meant to be folded in half. The top of the front is blank, the bottom is a black-and-white stylized illustration of Shayla Simpson on the left side of the card,…
ca. 1850
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGBusiness card used by J.O. Simmons. The card is white with black printed text. The text reads [J.O. Simmons, / General Dealer In / Plantation Supplies. / ORDERS FORWARDED TO MY ADDRESS, / No. 88 North Second Street, St. Louis, Mo., / Will meet with prompt…
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