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"Exploring the Rich Tapestry of History at NMAAHC" Step into the past with "Waiting for the Hour, 1863

Background imageNmaahc Collection: Program for Coon Town Suffragettes, 1914. Creator: Unknown

Program for Coon Town Suffragettes, 1914. Creator: Unknown
A four page program for the silent short film Coon Town Suffragettes. On the first page of the program is a woman standing on a pedestal like box appearing to address a larger group of women

Background imageNmaahc Collection: Photographic crayon portrait of Squire May, late 19th century. Creator: Unknown

Photographic crayon portrait of Squire May, late 19th century. Creator: Unknown
A black-and-white photographic crayon portrait of Squire May on thin fiberboard. He wears a dark colored three-piece suit, complete with jacket, vest, white collared shirt, and black bowtie

Background imageNmaahc Collection: Page 53 from Harpers Weekly with an article about John W. Menard, January 23, 1869

Page 53 from Harpers Weekly with an article about John W. Menard, January 23, 1869
Page 53 from the January 23, 1869 edition of Harpers Weekly. The page contains 1/4 page illustration of the honorable John W. Menard in the upper let corner

Background imageNmaahc Collection: Carte-de-visite of a sailor named Jim, late 19th century. Creator: Unknown

Carte-de-visite of a sailor named Jim, late 19th century. Creator: Unknown
An African American sailor standing with his right hand resting on a small pillar. His left hand is resting on his hip and his left arm is bent at the elbow

Background imageNmaahc Collection: Ticket for World Heavyweight Championship fight of Sonny Liston vs

Ticket for World Heavyweight Championship fight of Sonny Liston vs
Green narrow ticket for the World Heavyweight Championship between African-American boxers Sonny Liston and Cassius Clay (Muhammad Ali). Muhammad Ali, born Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr

Background imageNmaahc Collection: Cabinet card of Susan Bell, February-March 5, 1894. Creator: C. M. Bell Studio

Cabinet card of Susan Bell, February-March 5, 1894. Creator: C. M. Bell Studio
This cabinet card has a photograph of Susan Bell gazing to her right. She wears a dark-colored striped bodice with puffed sleeves and a double row of buttons

Background imageNmaahc Collection: Cabinet card of Rev. G. H. S. Bell, February-March 5, 1894. Creator: C. M. Bell Studio

Cabinet card of Rev. G. H. S. Bell, February-March 5, 1894. Creator: C. M. Bell Studio
This cabinet card has a photograph of Rev. G.H.S. Bell looking toward his right. He wears a dark-colored suit and has a mustache and a chin beard. The text " C. M

Background imageNmaahc Collection: Membership certificate to the American Colonization Society, February 22, 1832

Membership certificate to the American Colonization Society, February 22, 1832
A membership certificate to the American Colonization Society for Sarah Emlen Cresson signed by James Madison as the president of the society on February 22, 1832

Background imageNmaahc Collection: Picture postcard of a volunteer serving troops out of a Red Cross Clubmobile'

Picture postcard of a volunteer serving troops out of a Red Cross Clubmobile"
A picture postcard of African-American volunteers in a Red Cross " Clubmobile" serving coffee to U.S. servicemen. The text above the image reads: [PASSED BY U. S. ARMY CENSOR No. 21 E. T

Background imageNmaahc Collection: Violets, ca. 1890. Creator: Pauline Powell Burns

Violets, ca. 1890. Creator: Pauline Powell Burns
This oil painting depicts a cluster of violets against a light gray surface and background. The violets are done is deep navy blues and purples

Background imageNmaahc Collection: Member badge for the Deborah Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star, 20th century

Member badge for the Deborah Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star, 20th century
A dark blue badge with a metal badge attached with the word: MEMBER. It states that the person possessing this badge is a member of the Deborah Chapter No. 15 O.E.S

Background imageNmaahc Collection: Tweeters used as part of a DJ setup, 1990s. Creator: Also / Miyako Technology Co

Tweeters used as part of a DJ setup, 1990s. Creator: Also / Miyako Technology Co
A set six tweeters or speakers attached to a metal front plate made by Miyako. Each tweeter is secured to the plate by four screws (one screw is missing)

Background imageNmaahc Collection: US Army green service uniform pants worn by Colin L. Powell, 1989-1993

US Army green service uniform pants worn by Colin L. Powell, 1989-1993
A pair of US Army green service uniform pants worn by Colin L. Powell as General and as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Powell, (born 1937), was the first African-American Secretary of State

Background imageNmaahc Collection: Guild Thunderbass amplifier, before 1978. Creator: Guild Guitar Company

Guild Thunderbass amplifier, before 1978. Creator: Guild Guitar Company
Guild Thunderbass amplifier used by Christopher Dowd, keyboardist, vocalist and trombone player, in the alternative rock band, Fishbone. The amplifier has a serial number of: [4773]

Background imageNmaahc Collection: Wire oyster basket, 20th century. Creator: Unknown

Wire oyster basket, 20th century. Creator: Unknown
A wire oyster basket. It has a circular bottom and a single wire handle on the lip

Background imageNmaahc Collection: Leather bag with tools, whistles, and shells, 20th Century. Creator: Unknown

Leather bag with tools, whistles, and shells, 20th Century. Creator: Unknown
The object consists of a dark brown tooled leather bag with attachments of iron tools, wooden whistles, and cowrie shells. The bag is made from two pieces of leather

Background imageNmaahc Collection: Horse collar owned by Morton Lyles, 19th century. Creator: Unknown

Horse collar owned by Morton Lyles, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
A horse collar owned by Morton Lyles. The collar is made of leather stuffed with straw. The collar is attached to horse hames

Background imageNmaahc Collection: Shucking Bucket, 20th century. Creator: Unknown

Shucking Bucket, 20th century. Creator: Unknown
A cylindrical metal shucking bucket. The bucket has a welded seam along the bottom. The top edge of the bucket is rolled outward to form curved a rim

Background imageNmaahc Collection: Minimoog Voyager synthesizer used by J Dilla, 2002-2005. Creator: Moog Music

Minimoog Voyager synthesizer used by J Dilla, 2002-2005. Creator: Moog Music
A Minimoog Voyager, a monophonic analog synthesizer, owned by record producer and artist J Dilla. The synthesizer features a small keyboard set into a wooden frame beneath a control panel

Background imageNmaahc Collection: Speaker used as part of a DJ setup, 1970s. Creator: Altec Lansing

Speaker used as part of a DJ setup, 1970s. Creator: Altec Lansing
A speaker made by Altec. The speaker is rectangular in shape and is painted black. The top of the front of the speaker concaves inward, towards the back

Background imageNmaahc Collection: Tweeter box speakers used as part of a DJ setup, 1970s. Creator: Unknown

Tweeter box speakers used as part of a DJ setup, 1970s. Creator: Unknown
Tweeter box speakers. The tweeters or speakers, five in total, are surrounded by a leather box. The top of the box has a handle and each corner of the box is protected by a metal edge

Background imageNmaahc Collection: Bar counter from Muse Bar, the home bar of Isaiah Muse, 1970s. Creator: Unknown

Bar counter from Muse Bar, the home bar of Isaiah Muse, 1970s. Creator: Unknown
A bar counter faced with padded red vinyl. On the front red vinyl surface, " MR. MUSE" is written in large capital letters via metal rivets secured through the vinyl

Background imageNmaahc Collection: Oyster knife, 20th century. Creator: Unknown

Oyster knife, 20th century. Creator: Unknown
A wood handled oyster knife. The handle of the knife is pear shaped and completely covers the knifes tang, which inserts into the handle. The blade is flat and dull and terminates in a curved point

Background imageNmaahc Collection: Turntable used by Grand Wizzard Theodore, 2000s. Creator: Vestax

Turntable used by Grand Wizzard Theodore, 2000s. Creator: Vestax
African-American hip hop DJ Grand Wizzard Theodore (born Theodore Livingston, 1963), is widely credited as the inventor of the scratching technique

Background imageNmaahc Collection: Barstool with red vinyl cover from Muse Bar, the home bar of Isaiah Muse, 1970s

Barstool with red vinyl cover from Muse Bar, the home bar of Isaiah Muse, 1970s
A wood barstool with a red vinyl seat. The seat of the stool is thick foam covered by red vinyl that is stapled to a particle board seat base

Background imageNmaahc Collection: Lithographic print of Hiram Revels, ca. 1870. Creator: Unknown

Lithographic print of Hiram Revels, ca. 1870. Creator: Unknown
A lithographic print of Hiram Revels from Frank Leslies Illustrirte Zeitung [German edition of Frank Leslies Illustrated Newspaper]. The print is bordered by printed German text

Background imageNmaahc Collection: Lamp from Muse Bar, the home bar of Isaiah Muse, 1970s. Creator: Unknown

Lamp from Muse Bar, the home bar of Isaiah Muse, 1970s. Creator: Unknown
An electric lamp with the word " BAR" printed on the lamp shade. The lamp shade is ball shaped, and is made from plastic treated to look like frosted glass

Background imageNmaahc Collection: Yellow jumpsuit designed by Willi Smith, 1969-1987. Creator: Willi Smith

Yellow jumpsuit designed by Willi Smith, 1969-1987. Creator: Willi Smith
The jumpsuit has a v-neck, a notched lapel collar, and short sleeves and is made of yellow cotton fabric. There is a breast pocket on the proper left side with rounded bottom corners

Background imageNmaahc Collection: Jigger measuring cup from Lyons Hall, after 1907. Creator: Cambridge Silver

Jigger measuring cup from Lyons Hall, after 1907. Creator: Cambridge Silver
This a jigger shaped like a gavel. The jigger has narrow cup with two lines around the outside indicating the measurement of liquid. The cup has lip on left edge

Background imageNmaahc Collection: Fixed kneeling altar from Saint Augustine Catholic Church of New Orleans, 20th century

Fixed kneeling altar from Saint Augustine Catholic Church of New Orleans, 20th century
A wood kneeling altar with a yellow-green padded knee rest. The altar has small cubbyhole under the top shelf. The shelf is slightly tilted down toward the knee pads

Background imageNmaahc Collection: Handcuffs used in the arrest of Henry Louis Gates, Jr. 2000s. Creator: Unknown

Handcuffs used in the arrest of Henry Louis Gates, Jr. 2000s. Creator: Unknown
The arrest in 2009 of 59-year-old African-American literary critic, professor and historian Henry Louis Gates attracted national attention after U.S

Background imageNmaahc Collection: Cheetah print jacket designed by Willi Smith, 1969-1987. Creator: Willi Smith

Cheetah print jacket designed by Willi Smith, 1969-1987. Creator: Willi Smith
Cheetah print jacket designed by Willi Smith for WilliWear Limited. The jacket is grey with green and black cheetah print on top. The inside of the jacket does not feature the cheetah print pattern

Background imageNmaahc Collection: Jumpsuit worn by Diahann Carroll on the television show Julia, 1968-1971

Jumpsuit worn by Diahann Carroll on the television show Julia, 1968-1971
Jumpsuit worn by Diahann Carroll as the character Julia Baker on the television show " Julia." The jumpsuit is a halter with a large bow in the front and wide legs

Background imageNmaahc Collection: Dress worn by Diahann Carroll on the television show Julia, 1968-1971

Dress worn by Diahann Carroll on the television show Julia, 1968-1971
Dress worn by Diahann Carroll as the character Julia Baker on the television show " Julia." The pink and cream dress is a full-length, long-sleeved gown with a high neck

Background imageNmaahc Collection: Carte-de-visite portrait of Willy Hall, ca. 1860. Creator: Unknown

Carte-de-visite portrait of Willy Hall, ca. 1860. Creator: Unknown
Carte-de-visite of William Woodhull " Willy" Hall in full-length standing portrait. Hall wears a round-brimmed hat with a feather and buckle on the front of the band

Background imageNmaahc Collection: Bumper sticker with the slogan One Man, One Vote, 1962 - 1965. Creator: Unknown

Bumper sticker with the slogan One Man, One Vote, 1962 - 1965. Creator: Unknown
A blue bumper sticker with green and white print. Vertical text down the left side reads: [SNCC]. Text moving from left to right along the sticker reads: [ONE MAN x ONE VOTE]

Background imageNmaahc Collection: Pinback button featuring Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass, 1960s. Creator: Unknown

Pinback button featuring Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass, 1960s. Creator: Unknown
A round pinback button featuring a black-and-white photographic portrait of Abraham Lincoln on the left and a black-and-white photographic portrait of Frederick Douglass on the right

Background imageNmaahc Collection: Printed floral skirt worn by Lucy Lee Shirley as a child, ca. 1860. Creator: Unknown

Printed floral skirt worn by Lucy Lee Shirley as a child, ca. 1860. Creator: Unknown
A childs circular skirt in a floral print with a pleated flounce on the hem. The main fabric is a plain weave natural fiber fabric with a cream ground

Background imageNmaahc Collection: Wood chair used at Club Harlem, Atlantic City, 1955-1975. Creator: Unknown

Wood chair used at Club Harlem, Atlantic City, 1955-1975. Creator: Unknown
Club Harlem, a nightclub at 32 Kentucky Avenue in Atlantic City, New Jersey, was the citys premier club for black jazz performers. A wood chair with four legs

Background imageNmaahc Collection: Camera from the studio of H. C. Anderson, 1960s. Creator: Unknown

Camera from the studio of H. C. Anderson, 1960s. Creator: Unknown
NOBA 4x5 camera on a wooden frame with brass fixtures and red bellows. The camera is marked in several places with orange

Background imageNmaahc Collection: Table used at Club Harlem, Atlantic City, 1955-1975. Creator: Unknown

Table used at Club Harlem, Atlantic City, 1955-1975. Creator: Unknown
Club Harlem, a nightclub at 32 Kentucky Avenue in Atlantic City, New Jersey, was the citys premier club for black jazz performers. A rectangular table with a particle board wood top and metal base

Background imageNmaahc Collection: Metal leatherworking riveter by Little Giant, ca. 1850-1900

Metal leatherworking riveter by Little Giant, ca. 1850-1900
An iron Little Giant leatherworking riveter. The riveter has a long lever connected to the riveter that moves upward when the lever is pushed down. A threaded bolt sits directly above riveter

Background imageNmaahc Collection: Camera from the studio of H. C. Anderson, 1947 - 1955. Creator: Graflex Inc

Camera from the studio of H. C. Anderson, 1947 - 1955. Creator: Graflex Inc
A Pacemaker Speed Graphic 4x5 transparency film camera in black and silver. The front cover releases and opens. The text on the front reads

Background imageNmaahc Collection: Side chair by Thomas Day, ca. 1850. Creator: Thomas Day

Side chair by Thomas Day, ca. 1850. Creator: Thomas Day
Side chair created by Thomas Day. The chair has mahogany legs and back with scroll and floral detailing. There is an engraved floral motif on the center top rail

Background imageNmaahc Collection: Cream and red appliqued quilted bedcover, ca. 1850. Creator: Unknown

Cream and red appliqued quilted bedcover, ca. 1850. Creator: Unknown
A cream and red appliqued quilted bedcover made from plain cotton fabrics. The top consists of twelve (12) blocks sewn together by hand

Background imageNmaahc Collection: Hat stand base from Maes Millinery Shop, 1941-1994. Creator: Unknown

Hat stand base from Maes Millinery Shop, 1941-1994. Creator: Unknown
Wooden floor hat stand base with a grooved column. A large dowel protudes from the top of the column. The hat stand is painted with gold metallic paint

Background imageNmaahc Collection: Carved wooden cane owned by Carl Brashear, after 1966. Creator: Unknown

Carved wooden cane owned by Carl Brashear, after 1966. Creator: Unknown
A cane, or walking stick, used by Chief Master Carl Brashear (1931-2006), an African-American United States Navy sailor and master diver, despite having his left leg amputated in 1966

Background imageNmaahc Collection: Pair of arm length purple gloves from Maes Millinery Shop, 1941-1994

Pair of arm length purple gloves from Maes Millinery Shop, 1941-1994
Pair of arm length rayon knit dark purple gloves. The gloves are seamed down the exterior side and around the fingers. Each glove has an opening at the wrist that closes with two (2)



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"Exploring the Rich Tapestry of History at NMAAHC" Step into the past with "Waiting for the Hour, 1863, " a captivating artwork whose creators remain unknown but whose impact is undeniable. This piece transports us to a pivotal moment in history, inviting contemplation and reflection. Intrigue meets style with the iconic "Bootsy Collins style star-shaped mirrored lens sunglasses. " Created by elope, inc between 1993-2013, these shades embody funkadelic fashion while reflecting an era of self-expression and individuality. Feel the rhythm resonate through time as you encounter the "Drum major baton" from the early 20th century. Crafted by an anonymous creator, this instrument symbolizes leadership and unity within marching bands, reminding us of music's power to bring people together. Uncover stories of resilience and service with Pullman Porter Philip Henry Logan's "Uniform cap" from 1966. Though its creator remains unknown, this cap represents countless unsung heroes who dedicated their lives to providing exceptional service on America's railways. Relive boxing history through a glimpse into Floyd Patterson versus Ingemar Johansson's match on June 25th, 1959. The ticket serves as a tangible connection to an electrifying sporting event that captivated audiences worldwide. Marvel at Edmonia Lewis' masterpiece "George Scott Winslow, " sculpted in 1866. This creation showcases Lewis' extraordinary talent and celebrates African American achievements during a time when recognition was scarce but well-deserved. Witness political courage embodied in "Radical Members of the South Carolina Legislature" photograph from 1868. Created by an unknown artist, it immortalizes those who fought tirelessly for equality during Reconstruction—a testament to perseverance against adversity. Discover Lt. Governor Oscar J. Dunn through his enigmatic carte-de-visite from 1868-1871—an image that encapsulates his influential role in shaping history.