Black History Collection (page 18)

Trophy awarded to golfer Ethel Funches, 1968. Creator: Unknown
A United Golf Association " Amateur Women Championship Flight Winner" trophy won by African-American golfer Ethel Funches in 1968

Hammond B-3 organ owned by James Brown, 1968. Creator: Unknown
A Hammond B-3 electric organ. The organ is covered in black vinyl and trimmed with silver roping. Stitched on the back of the organ in red vinyl

Pennant for the Zeta Phi Beta sorority's 45th Boule, 1965. Creator: Unknown
The Zeta Phi Beta Sorority was founded in January 1920 at Howard University, historically black research university, in Washington, D.C

Wightman Cup blazer worn by Althea Gibson, 1957. Creator: Unknown
In 1956 Althea Gibson (1927-2003) became the first African-American to win a Grand Slam title (the French Championships). The following year she won both Wimbledon and the US Nationals

Promotional card for a piano recital given by Eunice Waymon (Nina Simone), 1954
An advertising card for a piano recital performed by Eunice Waymon, later known as Nina Simone, at age 21. Simone was an African-American singer, songwriter, musician, arranger

Green velvet dress worn by Lena Horne in the film Stormy Weather, 1943. Creator: Unknown
A green velvet dress worn by Lena Horne in the film Stormy Weather (1943). The dress has a gathered waist, buckle-back, and ermine collar

Tuskegee Airman flight jacket worn by Lt. Col. Woodrow W. Crockett, 1942
The Tuskegee Airmen were a group of primarily African-American fighter and bomber pilots who fought in World War II. A Type A-2 leather Tuskegee Airman jacket worn by Woodrow W. Crockett

Indian Head penny owned by the Dennis family, 1863. Creator: Unknown
The front of the coin features a white woman in profile wearing the headdress of a Native American man. Small text follows the circumference of the coin; to the images left it reads [UNITED STATES]

Carte-de-visite portrait of Col. Elmer Ephraim Ellsworth, 1861. Creator: Mathew Brady
Carte-de-visite of Col. Elmer Ephraim Ellsworth shown in three-quarter portrait. Ellsworth stands facing the camera with his right hand in his trouser pocket

Photographic print of a woman sitting and a man standing, ca. 1850-1895. Creator: Unknown
A deep purple-reddish brown photograph of African-Americans, the man standing with his hand on the back of the chair. The woman is wearing a hat with a large feather. Both subjects face the camera

Photograph of Tobe Brown, 1890s. Creator: G. W. Ferguson
A black and white photograph of Tobe Brown.; Brown is pictured from the waist up. He has curly hair with a side part and a long mustache

Albumen print of a man with a full hay cart, 1894-1904. Creator: E. K. Blush
A cabinet card with an albumen print depicting an unidentified man standing in front of an open cart stacked high with hay. Two (2) oxen are harnessed in front of the cart

Albumen print of Rev. Nelson W. Jordan, 1890s. Creator: Unknown
A brownish photograph printed on textured paper of Nelson Jordan. Jordan is seated in a three-quarter portrait with his body turned slightly left, but facing the camera

Tintype of a woman wearing a dress with hat and bag, 1890s. Creator: Unknown
Tintype depicting an African-American woman who is standing outside in front of a house and shed. There is a draped table or similar behind her that she slightly leans back

Photograph of a man wearing a suit and necktie, 1890s. Creator: Unknown
A black-and-white cabinet card photograph of an African-American man in a dark colored suit with a necktie loosely tied around his neck. He has a mustache

Albumen print of three members of the Boyd family, 1890-1930. Creator: Unknown
An albumen print of three members of the Boyd family, including Edgar Leroy Boyd and his grandfather, Alfred Boyd, Sr. The men are all wearing suits

No. 2009, Taking a Rest, 1890-1895. Creator: Thomas H. Lindsey
A cabinet card with a black-and-white print depicting an unidentified man standing next to a Conestoga wagon drawn by three (3) oxen. Two of the oxen lay down on the dirt street

Folks At Home, 1888-1912. Creator: O. Pierre Havens
A cabinet card with an albumen print of three (3) unidentified African-American women and seven (7) children posed on the porch of a wooden house

Cabinet card of an unidentified woman photographed by J. P. Ball & Son, 1887-1900
A black-and-white photograph of an unidentified African-American woman photographed at the J. P. Ball & Son studio in Helena, Montana

Photograph of a man wearing a dark colored suit with a pocket watch in his vest
A black-and-white cabinet card photograph of a man wearing a dark colored jacket, vest and necktie. He has a mustache and a pocket watch chain is visible

Photograph of a girl wearing a pleated dress, 1885-1900. Creator: Unknown
A black-and-white cabinet card portrait of an African-American girl wearing a dark colored, pleated dress with embroidery on both sides of the pleated area

Tintype of woman in jacket and dress with hat and muff, 1880s. Creator: Unknown
Tintype depicting African Amerian woman standing in front of studio prop fence wearing hand muff and hat. All four corners have been cut. There are no marks on the back

Cabinet card of an unidentified member of the Vass family, 1880-1917
A black and white photograph portrait of a woman with long hair tied back with curls placed over her right shoulder. She is wearing a dark gown with puff sleeves and a white, lace neck ruffle

Hoeing Rice, 1876-1888. Creator: O. Pierre Havens
A stereograph titled " Hoeing Rice" printed and photographed by Havens of Savannah, Georgia. The albumen prints depict one female and three male African-Americans hoeing rice in a field

Carte-de-visite of an unidentified Union soldier, 1862-1884. Creator: Henry C. Cushing
A reddish-brown photograph of an unidentified African-American Union soldier posed in a photographers studio. The man is standing slightly off-center

Carte-de-visite portrait of Samuel Ely, 1862-1869. Creator: Henry C. Phillips
Carte-de-visite of Samuel Ely shown in three-quarter portrait. [After his civil war service he did farming and worked as a trader at the Oteo Agency

Poster for Dark Manhattan, 1937. Creator: Unknown
This movie poster has a small still image from the film in the top half and the title displayed in large letters in the bottom section

Untitled, ca. 1935. Creator: Lewis Wickes Hine
A gelatin silver print of nine students working in an industrial shop class at the Manual Training and Industrial School for Colored Youth in Bordentown, New Jersey

Sign for authorized agent of Mme. C. J. Walker s, ca. 1930. Creator: Unknown
The Madam C. J. Walker Manufacturing Company, best known for its African-American cosmetics and hair care products, was founded in 1910 by Madam C. J. Walker

Banner used by the Oklahoma Federation of Colored Womens Clubs, ca. 1924
A purple silk banner with gold fringe created for the Oklahoma Federation of Colored Womens Clubs. The message " OKLAHOMA / FEDERATION / OF / COLORED WOMEN / 1910" is painted across

Photographic postcard of Pullman Porter, T. R. Joseph, ca. 1930s. Creator: Unknown
Black-and-white photographic postcard that was never stamped and mailed but has written in pencil on the back the name " T.R. Joseph". The image on the postcard is of Pullman Porter, T.R

Photographic postcard of Harriet Tubmans great nieces, Eva and Alida Stewart, ca
The full length portrait shows the two women standing side by side, wearing large hats with long-sleeved blouses and long skirts. They are looking at the camera with their hands behind their backs

Photographic postcard of a military marching band, ca. 1917. Creator: Unknown
A photographic postcard of a military marching band. The band is marching in an open field. Another group of men is marching behind them. A building is visible in the background

Photographic postcard of Dovie Wright Jordan, ca. 1917. Creator: Unknown
Black and white photographic postcard depicting a woman standing beside a wooden chair. The chair is plain with a rounded backrest and a back made of wooden slats

Photograph of an African-American couple standing behind a chair, ca. 1890
A black-and-white cabinet card photograph of a woman and man in formal dress standing next to a chair. The woman is wearing a dark colored skirt, top and dark fingerless gloves

Carte-de-visite of Thomas Wiggins, also known as Blind Tom, ca. 1870. Creator: WL Germon
A yellowish brown albumen print cartes-de-visite photograph of African-American musical prodigy Thomas Wiggins (1849-1908), one of the best-known American performing pianists of the 19th century

Photograph of Theo Lane, 1930s. Creator: A-Smile A-Minute Photos
Handpainted photograph of Theo Lane, a member of the Smith family, wearing a dark hat cocked to the left side and a plaid scarf underneath an overcoat

Photographic print of an unidentified woman, 20th century. Creator: Unknown
2013. 46.29.120a: A black and white photograph of an unidentified woman. She is featured sitting, facing the camera, with her hands in her lap. She is wearing a dress and coat

Photographic postcard of an unidentified man in a suit, 1926-1940s. Creator: Unknown
A photographic postcard of an unidentified man in a suit. The man is standing in front of a painted background of a staircase and flowers

Photographic postcard of Mr. Robinson, 1918-1930. Creator: Unknown
Photographic postcard of a man identified as Mr. Robinson. Robinson is pictured holding a hat and leaning on a small column

Photographic postcard of a woman, 1918-1930. Creator: The Rex Photo Studio
A photographic postcard of a woman standing with her hand atop a vase. The full-length photograph of the woman features her standing in front of a painted background wearing a long skirt

Photographic postcard of a woman standing next to a wooden chair, 1918-1930
A photographic postcard of a woman standing next to a wooden chair with decorative carving. The woman is wearing a jumpsuit with calf-length boots and a cap. Her right hand rests on the chair back

Photographic postcard with image of a small child, 1918-1930. Creator: Unknown
A photographic postcard of an unidentified small child. The child is sitting on a chair and wearing a hat that says [America] on the band

Photographic print of two unidentified men outdoors, 20th century. Creator: Unknown
A black and white photograph of two unidentified men standing in a wooded area. The men are standing to the left of the photograph

Photograph of Bosey E. Vick, 1914-1918. Creator: Unknown
African-American Master Sergeant Bosey E. Vick in uniform, seated facing left with a riding crop in his left hand

Colored Soldiers who covered themselves with glory in France, returning to US
An undated sterograph of a WW1 scene captioned: " Colored Soldiers who covered themselves with glory in France, returning to US" No. 14338 published by Underwood & Underwood

Cabinet card of a woman, 1885-1892. Creator: William J. Kuebler
An African-American woman in a long dress stands facing the camera with her hands clasped in front of her center. Her head is slightly tilted away from the photographer

Cyanotype of a porter from the Hotel Palomares, 1885-1899. Creator: Unknown
This cyanotype depicts a blue-tinted image of an African-American man wearing a hotel porter badge. The man is seated in front of a window or doorframe and is wearing a three-piece suit

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"Black History: A Journey of Resilience, Courage, and Triumph" Step back in time to the sugar plantations where black slaves endured unimaginable hardships, yet their spirit remained unbroken. The Buffalo soldiers blazed a trail through rough terrains, proving their mettle as they fought against adversity with unwavering determination. In 1863, an unknown artist captured the essence of anticipation in "Waiting for the Hour, " showcasing the hope and longing for freedom during a tumultuous era. From 1993 to 2013, elope Inc. Introduced Bootsy Collins-style star-shaped mirrored lens sunglasses that became iconic symbols of Black fashion and self-expression. Witness the fierce struggle between Free Soil advocates and supporters of slavery in Kansas during the turbulent 1850s - a pivotal moment shaping Black history. An early 20th-century drum major baton stands as a testament to African Americans' contributions to music and culture throughout history - its creator remains unknown but its impact undeniable. Philip Henry Logan's uniform cap worn as a Pullman Porter in 1966 symbolizes both pride and resilience within an industry that offered limited opportunities for economic advancement at that time. Delve into the divisive pro-slavery posters from Kansas in the mid-1850s; reminders of how deeply entrenched racism was during this period of American history. Experience Charleston's bustling cotton wharf in the 1870s - witness both prosperity built on enslaved labor and aspirations for change amidst racial inequality. A ticket to Floyd Patterson vs. Ingemar Johansson boxing match on June 25th, 1959 serves as evidence that sports transcended race barriers even during times marked by segregationist policies George Scott Winslow's sculpture created by Edmonia Lewis celebrates his achievements as one of many accomplished Black individuals who defied societal expectations post-Civil War Glimpse into South Carolina Legislature's radical members in 1868.