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Black velvet skirt worn by Marian Anderson for her 1939 Lincoln Memorial concert: Date: 1939. Designed by: Unidentified. Worn by: Marian Anderson, American, 1897 - 1993.
Alexander Don't You Love Your Baby No More?: Date: 1904. Written by: Andrew B. Sterling, American, 1874 - 1955. Composed by: Harry Von Tilzer, American, 1872 - 1946.
Mr. Q, 1992: Date: 1992. Photograph by: David D. Spitzer, American. Subject of: Mr. Q, American, born 1913.
Photograph of Foxy Brown and Lil Kim, NYC: Date: 1996. Photograph by: Maggie Trakas, American, born 1972. Subject of: Foxy Brown, American, born 1978.
Photograph of Marley Marl at home in New Jersey with his master tapes: Date: ca. 1991. Photograph by: Michael Benabib, American, born 1962. Subject of: Marley Marl, American, born 1962.
Simeon Booker and Moses Newson Oral History Interview: Date: July 13, 2011. Created by: Civil Rights History Project, American, founded 2009. Interview of: Simeon Booker, American, 1918 - 2017.
Violin Fine Tuner: Object Name: fine tuner. Physical Description: metal (overall material). Measurements: overall: 1/4 in x 1 3/8 in x 5/8 in; .635 cm x 3.4925 cm x 1.5875 cm.
Sophisticated Ladies: release date: 1981. composer: Ellington, Duke. manufacturer: RCA Red Seal Records.
Song Hits Magazine - June 1947: date made: 1947. depicted (sitter): Crosby, Bing. maker: Song Lyrics, Inc..
In the Still of the Night; Sentimental Mood: release date: 1954. recording date: 1946. recording artist: Eckstine, Billy.
Beatles Lunch Box: Date made: 1966. maker: Aladdin. Object Name: lunch box.
8-Keyed Flute: Date made: 1875-1899. Object Name: flute. Physical Description: ebony (overall material).
Graf Grand Piano: date made: 1832. maker: Graf, Conrad. Object Name: piano.
German Scheitholt Zither: date made: 1800s. maker: Daugherty, George. maker: Daugherty, George.
Michael Jackson - musician: Date: 1980. Photograph by: Anthony Barboza, American, born 1944. Subject of: Michael Jackson, American, 1958 - 2009.
Photographic print of Mobb Deep: Date: 1994 - 2004. Photograph by: Rachelle Clinton, American. Subject of: Mobb Deep, American, 1992 - 2017.
Electric guitar belonging to Chuck Berry, nicknamed "Maybellene": Date: 1959. Manufactured by: Gibson Guitar Corp., American, founded 1894. Owned by: Chuck Berry, American, 1926 - 2017.
The Way of Life of the Northern Negro: Untitled: Date: 1946-1948. Photograph by: Wayne F. Miller, American, 1918 - 2013. Subject of: Unidentified Man or Men.
Photograph of Doctor Dre, NYC, 1992: Date: 1992. Photograph by: Michael Benabib, American, born 1962. Subject of: Dr. Dre, American, born 1965.
Photographic print of Snoop Dogg: Date: July 13, 1999. Photograph by: Al Pereira, American, born 1963. Subject of: Snoop Dogg, American, born 1971.
Conga played by Ray Barretto: Date: late 20th century. Created by: Unidentified. Used by: Ray Barretto, American, 1929 - 2006.
White clip on bow tie from the travel wardrobe trunk used by Cab Calloway: Date: mid 20th century. Manufactured by: Unidentified. Worn by: Cab Calloway, American, 1907 - 1994.
Musicians' union manual for New Orleans Local 174 owned by Fats Domino: Date: 1948-1949. Published by: American Federation of Musicians, founded 1896. Owned by: Fats Domino, American, 1928 - 2017.
Child's Cup: date made: 1891. maker: Tiffany & Co.. Object Name: mug.
Darracott New England Bass Viol: date made: 1829. maker: Darracott, William. maker: Darracott, William.
Gretsch G6138 "Bo Diddley" model rectangular guitar owned by Bo Diddley: Date: 2005. Manufactured by: Gretsch, American, founded 1883. Owned by: Bo Diddley, American, 1928 - 2008.
We Outchea: Hip-Hop Fabrications and Public Space, Collage Study 2: Date: 2020. Created by: Sekou Cooke, Jamaican American. Subject of: Pioneer Homes, American, founded 1941.
Lavelle White, 1992: Date: 1992. Photograph by: David D. Spitzer, American. Subject of: Lavelle White, American, born 1929.
Hat with sequin and tulle worn by Janet Jackson as Mae West costume: Date: 1976-1977. Created by: Unidentified. Worn by: Janet Jackson, American, born 1966.
Black mesh tank top customized by Bernard G. Jacobs of Earth, Wind, & Fire: Date: 2004-2013. Created by: Bernard G. Jacobs, American. Manufactured by: Shrine, American, founded 1994.
Pair of black half hose from the travel wardrobe trunk used by Cab Calloway: Date: mid 20th-late 20th century. Manufactured by: Unidentified. Worn by: Cab Calloway, American, 1907 - 1994.
Photograph of Aaliyah and an unidentified woman: Date: ca. 1995. Photograph by: Unidentified. Subject of: Aaliyah, American, 1979 - 2001.
Photograph of Isaac Hayes: Date: ca.1995. Photograph by: Unidentified. Subject of: Isaac Hayes, American, 1942 - 2008.
This World Is In a Bad Condition; Grieving Blues: release date: 1948. recording date: 1939. recording date: 1947.
Indian Wells Jazz Badge: date made: 1991-1992. user: Levin, Floyd. Object Name: badge.
Preservation Hall Button: date made: 1994. user: Levin, Floyd. Object Name: button.
Upright Harp Piano: Date made: 1850 - 1875. maker: unknown. Object Name: piano.
Violin Mute: Object Name: mute. Physical Description: metal (overall material). Measurements: overall: 1/8 in x 2 3/16 in x 1 in; .3175 cm x 5.55625 cm x 2.54 cm.
The Jazz Party Minneapolis Button: date made: 1986. user: Levin, Floyd. Object Name: button.
Gibson Electric-Acoustic Guitar: date made: 1937. maker: Gibson Co.. Object Name: guitar.